Carmi Police take theft reports; make two arrests after traffic stop

Wednesday, September 13 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police took reports of stolen items on Tuesday morning. Burnace Germany reported at 10:51 am that sometime overnight, someone broke into his apartment on Abelson Drive and stole a Direct Express card and a Banterra Bank debit card.At 11:10 am, Nikki Jonas reported...

Wabash Christian Village would like to thank many sponsors for making the 2017 Golf Scramble a success!

Wednesday, September 13 by Jc Tinsley

1st Place Team was TPRB of Fairfield: Bruce Worley, Red Thomas, Terry Powell, & Phillip Powell. The first place sponsors were Medline Industries, St. Vincent Medical Group/Tri-State Community Clinics, and Bellmont Christian...

Outlaws, soldiers, immigrants and more Oct 5-6 at Conference on Illinois History

Wednesday, September 13 by Jc Tinsley

Outlaws getting quick justice from a mob. Enslaved people suffering in a supposedly free state. Immigrants making new lives in small towns and big cities. Lingering questions about Abraham Lincoln’s coffin.Those stories and many others will be...

Carmi Chamber of Commerce to hold September Lunch and Learn

Wednesday, September 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is once again hosting a Lunch and Learn program the Chamber hopes will be of benefit to the business community. The September Lunch and Learn will be held at the Carmi Public Library on September 27, 2017 at noon.

Voters honor Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum as a top Illinois attraction

Wednesday, September 13 by Jc Tinsley

Voters have once again delivered for Abraham Lincoln.The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum was selected as one of the top attractions in Illinois by voters in the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice travel award contest.Coming in at No....

4-H signups in Grayville Sept. 28

Wednesday, September 13 by Jc Tinsley

4-H has long enjoyed a reputation of program excellence in the traditional areas of agriculture, life sciences and consumer sciences. Alumni also credit 4-H with public speaking and leadership skills, but today 4-H is also at the forefront of contemporary issues like childcare, workforce...

Rend Lake College Board of Trustees — Sept. 12, 2017, Meeting Highlights

Wednesday, September 13 by Jc Tinsley

Board adopts Fiscal Year 2018 budget, tax levy The board adopted the budget for Fiscal Year 2018. A public hearing on the budget was held prior to the regular board meeting. There were no comments from the public. In a related action, the...

Carmi Police arrest Chicago man attempting to use counterfeit bill

Tuesday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

Monday afternoon, Carmi Police responded to a two vehicle accident at the intersection of Oak Street and Industrial Drive.According to the crash report, Junior Russell of Enfield failed to stop at the stop sign and struck an SUV driven by Crystal Dicus of Carmi. ...

Grayville City Council approves new festival and awards park grant bid

Tuesday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Grayville City Council met Monday night for the first time in September. Commissioner David Jordan presided over the meeting as mayor pro temp.Before the meeting, a moment of silence was held for the victims of 9/11 and those affected by Hurricanes Harvey and...

DAXTON PEACH RECEIVES PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP AT WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE

Tuesday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

Daxton Peach is the recipient of the prestigious Presidential Scholarship for the 2017-2018 academic year at Wabash Valley College.A graduate of Mt. Carmel High School, Daxton is the son of Darren and Paula Peach. Daxton was an honor student and participated in Football and...