Local News

Sheriff Presents November Stats

Monday, November 12 by Jc Tinsley

Sheriff’s Report White County Sheriff Doug Maier released his November board report to the public Friday morning, pointing out the Carmi-City Jail has 73 inmates; 29 from White County and 52 out of county prisoners.The sheriff’s department conducted the annual required firearms training at the...

Foundation Raises Ten Grand

Monday, November 12 by Jc Tinsley

Foundation Raises Ten GrandCARMI - Around $10,000 was raised Saturday night at the Carmi-White County Schools Foundation’s inaugural Dinner, Dance and Live Auction.The event, held at the Carmi Elk’s Lodge, drew 124 guests and raised money to be used for Carmi-White County Unit Five...

McLeansboro Council Meeeting This Week

Monday, November 12 by Jc Tinsley

McLeansboro Council Meets Tuesday The City of McLeansboro council will meet Tuesday evening at 6 at the Laborer’s Hall on Market Street, for a agenda filled meeting.The McLeansboro council will look at a resolution authorizing the purchase of natural gas from PEFA. Utility gas management ...

Grayville Council Meets Tuesday

Monday, November 12 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville Council Meets Tuesday The Grayville City Council will meet Tuesday evening for a full agenda, including some items that have been discussed earlier this year.The Grayville commissioners will be asked to approve a TIF agreement with Bruce Piper Southern Indiana Tire, a division of...

White County Board to Reconvene September Meeting

Monday, November 12 by Jc Tinsley

White County Board to Reconvene September Meeting The White County Board will meet in regular session Tuesday night for what appears to be a very busy agenda.The meeting will actually open with the reconvening of the September board meeting, to allow the board to take...

Veterans Day Services in Carmi Today

Monday, November 12 by Jc Tinsley

Veterans Day On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month…..thats when World War One concluded, ending the “war to end all wars.” And that’s the reason most Veteran’s Day services are held on November 11 at 11 in the morning. However, this...

Crossville Winterfest Set for Dec. 7

Friday, November 9 by Jc Tinsley

Crossville Winterfest With thoughts now turning to the holiday season, beginning with Thanksgiving and continuing through Christmas and New Years, a number of organizations and communities are preparing Christmas plans.With that in mind, the Village of Crossville, will host the annual WInterfest celebration, Friday, Dec....

GWRPC Announces Grants

Friday, November 9 by Jc Tinsley

GWRPC Grants to Local Communities The Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission recently secured grant funding for three communities in the region through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity; Community Development Block Grant Program.Carmi will receive just over $90,000 to provide sewer access to...

CWC Drama Department Presents Oklahoma

Friday, November 9 by Jc Tinsley

CWC Drama Department Presenting OklahomaThe Carmi White County High School Drama Department will be presenting the musical Oklahoma this weekend, with performances set for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Drama Department head, Sherry Passmore, along with student directors and cast members: Kelsey Kessler, Cooper Craig and...

Rotary Recaps Trivia Contest

Friday, November 9 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Rotary Club meetingThursday, November 8, 2018The Carmi Rotary club had a short meeting on Thursday to recap the recent Trivia contest and to discuss the next event on the calendar.Last Saturday’s trivia night was a huge success with fourteen teams competing. The Tri-County...