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Fifty five members and friends of the Carmi Kiwanis Club were in attendance at the Thursday noon luncheon, October 22, held at the University of Illinois Extension Center Meeting Room. President, Alan Saunders, welcomed those...

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) has a tradition of having his staff hold office hours in addition to those he holds himself. This is an opportunity to meet with someone from Shimkus’...

 Parade entries are needed for this year’s It’s A White County Christmas Lighted Parade, set for Saturday, November 28 at 6:00 p.m.This year’s theme is “Memories of Christmas Past;” however those...

As part of It’s a White County Christmas the annual Miss Merry Christmas Pageant will be held on November 7, 2015 at the Carmi White County High School Auditorium.  Baby Miss...

The 88th annual Corn Day celebration presented by the Carmi Kiwanis Club got under way with the 8th annual Cornhole Tournament on Friday evening.  Temperatures fell, as did an early misty rain.  Neither hindrance, not even a home football game kept many from taking...

Article and photo courtesy of Kiwanis member Art SaundersA packed house was in attendance at the noon luncheon of the Carmi Kiwanis Club last Thursday, October 8, 2015. The occasion was special recognition for Corn Days sponsors.

Angie Lueke and Patty Hodgson are leading Relay For Life of White County as the 2016 Co-Chairmen. Both ladies bring excitement and leadership to their roles and are looking forward to another successful year in White County. The...

Just after 10am, officers arrested a man and woman following a traffic stop on counts of obstructing justice after they lied to police about the