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New Water Tower for McLeansboro
New Water Tower for McLeansboroCongressman John Shimkus made a stop Thursday at McLeansboro City Hall where he was joined by Shawnee Professional Services, USDA representatives, city leaders and the public for the presentation of a $2.4 million USDA Rural Development loan for the construction...
Josh Gray Memorial Cornhole Tourney Saturday
Josh Gray Memorial Cornhole Tournament The Fifth Annual Josh Gray Memorial Cornhole Tournament will be held this weekend at the Grayville American Legion.The tournament will begin at 9 Saturday, Nov. 3,with registration. Actual play will begin around 10 that morning.The first place team will pick...
RMA Announces Funding
RMA Announces FundingWASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) has announced funding for partner organizations in educating farmers, ranchers, and producers with real-time crop insurance information and risk management tools.Earlier this year RMA announced
Foundation Awards Thousands in 4-H Scholarships
Foundation Awards Thousands in 4-H Scholarships The Illinois 4-H Foundation increased its annual support of college scholarships, awarding 17 $1,000 scholarships to 4-H members.Angie Barnard, Foundation Executive Director said, “our donors are generous and believe that higher education changes lives.”Illinois 4-H Foundaton presented the Legacy...
Christmas Trivia Contest Planned
Christmas Trivia Night The Carmi Women’s Charity Club will be hosting a special Christmas fund-raiser Friday night, November 7 at Gottzz’s here in Carmi.The special event; Christmas Trivia Night will feature teams of five players with a total registration fee for the team at $50....
Democratic Chili Set for Saturday
Democratic Chili Set for Saturday The White County Democratic Central Committee will host a chili supper Saturday evening (nov. 3) at the VFW Post on East Main Street in Carmi.Serving of chili and all the fixings will be from 5 until about 8 Saturday night....
Historical Society Fall Dinner Coming Up
Historical Society Fall Dinner Coming Up The White County Historical Society’s annual Fall Dinner is coming up Monday, November 12.Reservations for the dinner, which will announce a Heritage House Award must be in by this weekend. Dinner reservations will be accepted through Sunday, Nov. 4...
Saddle Up for St. Jude
Saddle Up for St. Jude S & H Arena will be hosting the 8th annual Saddle Up for St. Jude Benefit Auction this weekend, with the sale to begin at 10 Saturday morning, Nov. 3.There will be a live and silent auction, along with door...
Carmi Council Meeting a Day Early
Carmi Council Meeting a Day Early The Carmi City Council will meet a day earlier than normal for the council’s first meeting of November.The meeting was moved to Monday afternoon at 5:30 due to Tuesday being Election Day. The meeting should be brief as there...
