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RISING STAR STAGE RETURNS TO THE ILLINOIS STATE FAIR

Tuesday, June 12 by Jc Tinsley

After the successful first year of the Rising Star Stage in 2017, it is returning to the Illinois State Fair. This FREE stage features a different up and coming music act each night of the fair from 7-8 pm. The Rising Star Stage is...

Carmi police make several warrant arrests Friday

Monday, June 11 by Jc Tinsley

Friday afternoon, Carmi Police arrested 26 year old Richard Cullison of Crossville while he was doing community service on a White County warrant for criminal damage to property. Cullison was transported to the White County...

Naked man arrested by the White County Sheriff’s Department Saturday night

Monday, June 11 by Jc Tinsley

Friday afternoon, the White County Sheriff’s Department took a report of a limb falling on an RV while parked at Burrell’s Woods. The Carmi Parks Department was dispatched to remove the limb.Early Saturday morning, White...

Kiwanis Club learns about upcoming Chamber of Commerce golf tournament

Monday, June 11 by Jc Tinsley

Lisa Wolff, Carmi Chamber of Commerce Treasurer and board member, spoke to the Kiwanis Club about the upcoming 26th Annual Carmi Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament that will be held Saturday, June 23, 2018 at...

White County Relay for Life schedule – June 15th

Friday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

2018 White County Relay For Life June 15th 6 PM – 12 AM Carmi-White County High School Track 5:00 PM Concession Sales Open/Survivor and Caregiver Registration Open6:00 PM Opening Ceremonies BeginRunning of the TorchTorch enters trackWelcome: JC Tinsley (MC)Color Guard: American...

Nature Craft Day at the Rend Lake Visitor Cente

Friday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake will be hosting a Nature Craft Day at the Rend Lake Project Office & Visitor Center on Saturday, June 9, 2018. The fun begins at 11:00 AM and continues through 2:00 PM. Participants will be...

Carmi Police make two arrests Thursday

Friday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police were called to the Walmart parking lot Thursday night in reference to a dog left in a vehicle for over 30 minutes. The owner, 25 year old Cory O’Donnell of McLeansboro was paged...

ISP District 19 announces results of ACE patrol

Friday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of an Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrol held in White and Hamilton Counties in June. This ACE patrol allowed the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in...

Grayville City Council meeting agenda for Monday, June 11

Friday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY JUNE 11, 2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL: Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudCONSENT AGENDATREASURER’S REPORTPURCHASE ORDER APPROVALS1. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal...