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Norris City Women Killed in Head On Traffic Crash Monday Night

Tuesday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

The investigation into what led to a head on collision Monday night resulting in the death of a mother and daughter from Norris City. Illinois State Police say the women, 67 year old Judith Egan and her daughter, 40 year old Michelle Egan were...

Crop Report

Tuesday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

Crop ReportThere were 1.5 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending April 21, 2019. Statewide, the average temperature was 53.9 degrees, 0.6 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 1.11 inches, 0.16 inches above normal.Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 1 percent short, 45 percent...

Family Fun Fest Thursday

Tuesday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

Family Fun Fest It’s time for the Spring Family Fun Fest.This year, My Five Senses is the theme for the special gathering set for 3:30 to 6:30 Thursday (apr. 25) at Washington Attendance Center.The Carmi Pre-K along with several other community agencies will be a...

Shook Sisters Pitching Clinic This Weekend

Tuesday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

Shook Sisters Pitching Clinic The Shook Sisters, former Carmi White County High School Softball pitchers, will be in town this weekend to host their 8th annual Shook Sisters Pitching Clinic.The sisters, Ita Shook Pumphrey, Holly Shook Messer and Kara Shook Woodrow, all have collegiate pitching...

4-H Presentations A Success

Tuesday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

4-H PresentationsWhite County 4-H Public Presentations were held this year on April 18 at 6:00 p.m. at the Supportive Living of Wabash Apartments in Carmi. Four 4-H members: Katelyn Davis, Annsley Healy, Daisy Roser, and Caitlin South gave presentations on subjects that they chose...

Earl Sentenced to Five Years

Tuesday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

Earl Sentenced to Five Years Carmi resident, 32 year old Steven A. Earl was sentenced to five years in an Illinois prison Monday in White County Circuit Court, according to White County State’s Attorney Denton Aud. .Earl was sentenced for domestic battery, a Class 4...

Foxes Roll Over the Dogs

Tuesday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

Foxes Roll Over Dogs The Hamilton County Foxes rolled over the Carmi White County Bulldogs Monday afternoon in baseball action, beating CWC 16 to 3.Carmi scored a run in the fourth, and two more in the sixth, but not enough to come close to matching...

Grayville Council Meeting Twice Today

Monday, April 22 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville Meetings The Grayville City Commissioners will be meeting twice Monday; the first time at 9 to discuss collective bargaining and then again at 7 Monday night for the regular meeting.The evening meeting looks to be busy as there are a number of items on...

Carmi Rifle Club to Host Women’s Shooting Clinic

Monday, April 22 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Rifle Club to Host NRA Women On Target Shooting Clinic The Carmi Rifle Club in Carmi, IL will be hosting its annual NRA Women On Target instructional shooting clinic on Saturday, May 4th. The day will begin with registration at 8:30 a.m. followed with firearm safety orientation and instructional...

Tea Parties This Week

Monday, April 22 by Jc Tinsley

Tea Parties This WeekIt’s almost tea-time at the Robinson Stewart house.Tea time is a special spring event held each year and sponsored by the White County Historical Society.Every second grade classroom in White County is invited to the tea parties this week of April...