Local News

Reservations Needed for Historical Society Dinner

Friday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

White County Historical SocietySpring is very busy for White County Historical Society Board of Directors. They are finalizing plans for the Spring Dinner Meeting on Monday, April 8, 6 PM at First Christian Church in Carmi.Mr. Jeff Deig and Mr. Steve Witte from the... Read More.

Landscape Waste Site to Open for Season

Friday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

Landscape Waste Site to Open The City of Carmi Landscape Waste Site, what we used to call the compost site will open for the season beginning next Saturday, April 6.The site will be open from 8 in the morning until noon. The site name was changed... Read More.

Grayville Blood Drive; Monday

Friday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville Blood Drive The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive, Monday April 1 at the Grayville High School.The blood drive will run from 12:30 until 5:30 that evening at the high school, located at 728 West North street in Grayville. One can make... Read More.

Special Meeting for McLeansboro Council

Friday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

MCLEANSBORO CITY COUNCILAt the special meeting Thursday afternoon, which began at 3:30, the council agreed to continue negotiations with Hamilton County for central dispatch.The went into executive session for 52 minutes to discuss the lease of real property owned by the city and specific... Read More.

Carmi Council Meets Tuesday

Friday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Council Meets Tuesday It what was supposed to be a light agenda for the Carmi City Council Tuesday night, appears to actually be a full evening of business.Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard had asked council at the last meeting in March if they wanted to... Read More.

Consolidated General Election; Tuesday

Thursday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

Consolidated General Elections Tuesday, April 2 is Election Day around the state as voters go to the polls to elect city, village trustees and school board members.There are no races in the City of Carmi, where Jeremy Courson of Ward One; Michael Knight of Ward... Read More.

LaVarier to Shoot Archery at SIC

Thursday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

LaVarier of Mt. Carmel Signs to Compete for SIC Archery -- Mt. Carmel High School student Taylor LaVarier has accepted an invitation and scholarship to compete for the 2019-20 Southeastern Illinois College Archery Team. LaVarier, who shoots in the open compound division, will work on... Read More.

Elks Donate to Local Boy Scout Troop

Thursday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

Elks Donate to Local Boy Scout TroopThe Carmi Elks Lodge make a donation to the Boy Scouts, troop 342. The money will be used to sponsor a scout trip to Washington D.C. early this summer. Pictured, excepting the check is troop leader Robin Harris... Read More.

Fairfield Hospital; Employee of the Month

Thursday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

FMH PRESENTSMARCH EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors employees monthly for providing extraordinary patient care and customer services within and outside of the Hospital. In March, Kristina Odom, who works in the FMH Dietary and Nutrition Services Department, was selected as the March... Read More.

Keensburg Man Headed to Prison

Thursday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

Keensburg Man Headed to Prison A Keensburg man, 33 year old Johnathan M. Schrodt was sentenced to several years in prison Wednesday in White County Circuit Court.According to White County State’s Attorney Denton Aud, Schrodt was sentenced to four years of incarceration for possession of... Read More.