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Bulldogs Close Regular Wrestling Season

Monday, January 28 by Jc Tinsley

Bulldogs Close Out Regular Wrestling SeasonThe Bulldog wrestlers closed out their regular season last Wednesday with a 72-12 loss at Harrisburg.Gavin Brown and Jake Rider picked up the 'Dogs' two wins on the night. Brown pinned his opponent at 132 pounts in 1 minute,...

Fifth Grade Girls Pick up Another Win

Monday, January 28 by Jc Tinsley

Fifth Grade Girls Pick up Another Win It’s another win in the record books for the Carmi White County Fifth Grade Lady Bullpups, as they defeated Norris City Omaha Enfield 32 to 14 over the weekend.The locals scored ten in each of the first three...

Fighting Cardinals Lose to the Bearcats

Friday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

Fightin Cardinals Fall to Galatia NCOE looked to be in control, but it all came unraveled in the waning minutes of regulations down at Deaton Gym in Harrisburg, Thursday night.Galatia made up a seven point deficit to tie it and send the game into overtime.In...

Lady Dogs Fall to Edwards County

Friday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

Lady Dogs Fall to Edwards County The Carmi White COunty Lady Bulldogs were pretty solid through three quarters of play against the Edwards County Lady Lions, trailing only by six.A 7-0 Edwards County run to start the final frame spelled doom however and Coach Clinton...

Carmi Man Arrested After Domestic Dispute

Friday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Man Arrested After Domestic Dispute 38 year old Michael S. Boren, 1623 Sunnybrooke Street, Carmi was arrested following a domestic dispute at the residence.Boren was arrested around 2:30 Thursday morning after authorities received several 911 calls from the address.Boren was arrested without incident and...

Comedy Night Coming to Rend Lake College

Friday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

Comedy Night Coming to Rend Lake CollegeJoin the Rend Lake College Thespians for a night of hilarity during the annual Improv Comedy Night. The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 in the RLC Theatre.The free event mirrors the popular television show “Whose Line...

Farm Family of Year Announced

Friday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

Farm Family of Year AnnouncedThe Rush Family from rural Fairfield has been announced as the 2019 Illiana Farm Family of the Year. The designation was awarded last night at the close of the TOC Farm Profit Preview show in Vincennes.Jim Rush and son Matt...

Vintage Baseball Tops Rotary Meeting

Friday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Rotary Club meetingThe Carmi Rotary club welcomed a Carmi Kiwanian to the Thursday meeting, and learned a lot about a very interesting subject.Eric Rahlfs was the day’s speaker, as he was on hand to tell the Rotarians about the sport of Vintage Baseball....

Kiwanis Learn About Orthopedic Medicine

Friday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

Kiwanis Club Learn About Orthopedic MedicineThe Carmi Kiwanis Club met on January 24. President Katelyne Wolff called the meeting to order and welcomed all guests. Brad Lee won the 50/50 drawing. The Cheer for a Cure Event is Saturday, January 26. The annual Pancake...

Cold Weather Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes

Thursday, January 24 by Jc Tinsley

Cold Weather Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes Illinois American Water reminds homeowners of steps to take to prevent water damage from frozen and burst pipes.Mike Smyth, vice president of operations for Illinois American Water said, “Each winter, we face frigid temperatures across the state, which...