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School Board Meets Monday

Monday, November 19 by Jc Tinsley

School Board Meeting Set for Monday The Carmi White County Unit 5 School Board will meet in regular session Monday evening for a full agenda including a number of items relating to hiring.The board will meet at 7 at Jefferson Attendance Center. Business to be...

Olney White Squirrel Count Down

Monday, November 19 by Jc Tinsley

Olney White Squirrel Count DownThe annual white squirrel count in Olney has produced some concerning numbers. Volunteers identified 58 albino squirrels during several days in mid-October, compared to last year’s count of 71. Experts predict the extinction of the albino squirrel by the year...

Hardin County To Purchase Work Camp

Monday, November 19 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Senate has approved a plan to sell a shuttered prison work camp to local officials.The Hardin County Work Camp in Cave in Rock once held 200 minimum-security prisoners. It was closed in August 2015 for budgetary reasons.The Senate...

Shaffer Signs with SIC

Monday, November 19 by Jc Tinsley

Makynna Shaffer SigningL to R: Maggie Calcaterra (Head Coach - Southeastern Illinois College, Beth Hart (Assistant Coach - Carmi White County HS), Nick Shaffer (Father), Makynna Shaffer (OF,SS), Michelle Knight (Mother), and Chris Shelton (Head Coach - Carmi White County HS)

White County Christmas Events Continue

Monday, November 19 by Jc Tinsley

White County Christmas Events ContinueIts A White County Christmas is a long-standing tradition here in Carmi that features a number of special events including the White County Christmas Parade and the official arrival of Santa Claus.The event has often been held the weekend after...

Thanksgiving Meal Sign Ups by Tuesday

Monday, November 19 by Jc Tinsley

Thanksgiving Meal Available for Those in Need Carmi Churches, businesses, civic organizations and a large number of local citizens have banded together again this year to provide a Thanksgiving meal for those who otherwise may not have a special holiday meal.The meal will be served...

9-1-1 Board Meeting Monday

Friday, November 16 by Jc Tinsley

9-1-1 Board Meeting Monday The White County 9-1-1 Board will meet at 6 Monday evening at the White County Courthouse.The board will address the 2018-2019 proposed budget along with attorney fees.An executive session is also scheduled to discuss contracts and personnel. It was not clear...

School Board Meeting Set for Monday

Friday, November 16 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Council Meeting Tuesday

Friday, November 16 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Council Meeting Tuesday The Carmi City Council will meet for the last of the November meetings Tuesday evening at 5:30 with several items of business to deal with.That includes a resolution for improvements for Burrell Street project closeout for the Illinois Department of Transportation.The...

Brownsville School Foundation Addresses Kiwanis

Friday, November 16 by Jc Tinsley

Brownsville School Foundation, Inc. Addresses KiwanisThe regular weekly luncheon meeting of Kiwanis met on Thursday, November 15, 2018, at the Farm Bureau Building in Carmi with Yesterday’s Catering providing the meal.President, Katelyne Wolff, opened the meeting and welcomed members and guests. Those guests present...