Local News

Application Deadline Approaching for the Governor’s Hometown Awards

Wednesday, July 24 by Jc Tinsley

The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) is now accepting applications for the Governor’s Hometown Awards (GHTA) program. GHTA gives formal recognition to those who contributed to projects that improved their community’s quality of life. These projects, sponsored by local...

Speed Awareness Day; Slow Down or Get Pulled Over

Wednesday, July 24 by Jc Tinsley

Today is Speed Awareness Day. Illinois State Police and other law enforcement agencies will be on Illinois roads aggressively enforcing speed limits. The goal is to reduce the number of crashes and fatalities police say is caused by speeding. ISP says in 2017, 42...

New Firefighter Training Aims to Make it Easier for Those Looking to Get into the Profession

Wednesday, July 24 by Jc Tinsley

A new course to become a firefighter in Illinois could make it easier for those looking to get into the profession. The office of the Illinois Fire Marshal said a new blended training program will allow firefighters to learn the classroom stuff online at...

Chandler Indiana Man Hides from Law Enforcement Under a Blanket; ;Unsuccessful

Wednesday, July 24 by Jc Tinsley

A blankie won’t save you from law enforcement when you’ve broken the law. 31 year old Logan Fisk of Chandler, Indiana

Beck Street Carmi Woman Jailed on Numerous Charges Monday Afternoon

Tuesday, July 23 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville Going to Pot; Changes Coming to Liquor Ordinance it Appears; Irvine Explains What Happened During Critically Low Water Levels Last Week

Tuesday, July 23 by Jc Tinsley

Some folks say their town is going to pot. Grayville City Commissioners last night confirmed it. But not like that. They did so by opting in for the state’s Recreational Cannabis retail option. Municipalities around the state have the decision whether they want to...

Norris City Hub Hit by Lightning (Cause of Sunday Power Outage) Plus Heat Warning Ambulance Call Stats for White County

Monday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

A Sunday night power outage that took down the entire city of Carmi is being blamed on a lightning strike. Authorities tell WROY/WRUL News that Ameren’s Norris City hub took a direct hit resulting in breaker B for Carmi being kicked out. To make...

Edwards County Fair Now Through July 27

Monday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Edwards County Fair is underway and runs through Saturday, July 27th. Over the weekend in Albion, new royalty was crowned for this year’s fair. Avery Roosevelt, an Albion product, was crowned and will move on to compete at the state county fair queen...

Final Gazebo Concert Series Show Tuesday Night

Monday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

The final Carmi League of Arts Night Gazebo Concert Series show is coming up tomorrow. The line up will feature small ensembles including vocal and instrumental groups. Among them, the Singing Six, Just Guys, the Color Guard, a vocal trio, clarinet and trumpet duets,...

Sew Nifty Quilting Guild Bobbin and Threading it’s Way to a Great Year

Monday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

Story from the Effingham Daily NewsA quilting club in Clay County is sewing up big numbers in the organization’s first year. The Effingham Daily News reports the Sew Nifty Sisterhood Quilt Guild started from a group of quilters who were traveling once a month...