Local News

Wabash General Hospital Expanding in Albion

Monday, August 13 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash General Hospital is pleased to announce the expansion of their services in Albion. WGH will be opening a new medical clinic in the Fall of 2018.The clinic will be located at 26 E. Elm Street, Albion, Illinois.This clinic will be open Monday through...

Thief Steals Child’s Riding Toy

Monday, August 13 by Jc Tinsley

Bicycles aren’t the only riding target of thieves in Carmi now.Just after noon on Thursday, Carmi Police Officer Lucas recorded a report filed by Lori Simmons of North Fourth Street of a stolen child’s riding toy.Simmons told Lucas that someone had stolen a green...

Carmi Police Arrest New Haven Man on Multiple Charges

Monday, August 13 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police made an arrest early Friday morning after encountering a stopped car in the old Carmi Hospital parking lot.22 year old Preston Abbott of New Haven, along with a minor were in the vehicle when Officer Josh Moore approached. After investigation, Abbott was...

Yang is 2018 Carmi Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Winner

Monday, August 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its 2018 scholarship winner is Faye Yang of Carmi.Yang is the 18-year-old daughter of Jeff and Maggie Yang. She is a recent graduate of Carmi-White County High School and has a younger brother, Troy.Yang will...

Marion Man Crashes Motorcycle in Carmi

Monday, August 13 by Jc Tinsley

A Marion man was hospitalized after a motorcycle crash in Carmi.49 year old Michael Mauk was travelling east on Highway 1 near Walmart on August 1 when he attempted to pass a tractor trailer. Mauk attempted to pass the truck on the left, but...

Evansville Aces Coach Walter McCarty Speaks at Carmi Kiwanis Meeting

Friday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

By Toby BrownWalter McCarty is still taken aback a little every time he gets the question.“Why would you leave the Boston Celtics to go coach in Evansville?” they ask.More like, why wouldn’t he?“I look at them and think, ‘Well, you do know I grew...

Bohleber, McCarty Highlight Carmi Kiwanis Meeting

Friday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

Kim Gwaltney, Chairwoman of the Carmi Kiwanis Club’s Scholarship Committee introduced the club’s 2018 scholarship winner and local Key Club member Olivia Bohleber at the club meeting on Thursday, Aug. 8. Gwaltney says the scholarship is based on motivation, personal presence, scholastic involvement, scholastic...

Carmi Police Arrest Two on Warrants

Friday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police made 2 warrant arrests Wednesday morning. Just after 8:30, 39 year old Michael Barkley of Carmi was picked up on a Domestic Battery warrant originally issued by the White County Sheriff’s Department. Detective Chris Pollard made the arrest at the Probation Office...

Wabash Christian Therapy Hosts Senior Fit Testing

Friday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

Remember being elementary age and the physical fitness tests you took? How do you think you’d fair at those tests today? And how does it apply to your life now? Wabash Christian Therapy believes it does matter…and similar tests as you mature are important...

NCOE School Board Discusses After School Services

Friday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

The NCOE school board had a short meeting this month on Wednesday August 8th at the Superintendent’s office. The minutes and bills were approved as presented. Danielle...