RLC Glo Bingo event raising money for Learning Resource Center

Friday, August 4 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College staff and the RLC Foundation are teaming up to raise money to make improvements to the college’s Learning Resource Center library with a Glo Bingo event next month. Locals are invited to have dinner and play bingo at 5:30 p.m. Sept.... Read More.

Carmi Police find passed out juvenile Thursday morning

Friday, August 4 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police discovered a 15 year old male juvenile passed out Thursday morning at the Trinity Assembly of God church. The teen was found to have vodka and marijuana in his possession at 9:04 am. He was transported to an area hospital by the... Read More.

Carmi Chamber to Hold Lunch and Learn

Thursday, August 3 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is starting a Lunch and Learn program about various topics the Chamber hopes will be of benefit to the business community. The August Lunch and Learn will be held at noon on August 30, 2017 at the University of... Read More.

FMH presents July Employee of the Month

Thursday, August 3 by Jc Tinsley

Each month, Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee who has exemplified outstanding patient care and customer service internally and externally. Rhonda Hart of FMH Purchasing being presented the July Employee of the Month plaque... Read More.

Public transit ridership numbers increase greatly in White and Edwards counties

Thursday, August 3 by Jc Tinsley

Ridership on Rides Mass Transit District buses in White County increased 20.9 percent in the fiscal year which ended July 31, while ridership in Edwards County nearly doubled.Just shy of 25,700 riders utilized public transportation throughout White County during that time frame. In Edwards County, nearly... Read More.

Carmi man arrested Wednesday on domestic battery charge

Thursday, August 3 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 52 year old Ronnie Williamson of Carmi at his residence Wednesday night on a charge of domestic battery.Williamson was taken into custody at 10:42 pm at his residence on Second Street. He... Read More.

Shimkus Announces Congressional App Challenge

Wednesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

Today Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) announced the Congressional App Challenge.Officially launched by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2015, this nationwide effort allows students to compete against their peers by creating and an application or “app,” for mobile, tablet, or... Read More.

Farmers invited to Nutrient Loss Inhibitor field day

Wednesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Wayne County Farm Bureau and Wabash Valley Service Company are pleased to invite area farmers to their Nutrient Loss Inhibitor Demonstration (NLID) Plot Field Day. The event will be held on Friday, August 11 at 10:00 a.m.The NLID plot is project that will... Read More.

Eclipse Preparation Underway at IDOT

Wednesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

Although the sun might go missing for a little while, the Illinois Department of Transportation promises to stay active leading up to the solar eclipse to make sure traffic keeps moving and the traveling public remains safe. Carbondale is in... Read More.

Carmi Police make arrest following traffic stop; take theft report Tuesday

Wednesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 52 year old James Patton of Carmi Tuesday morning following a traffic stop for driving on a suspended license.Patton was pulled over at 8:11 am on Sycamore Street and taken into custody. ... Read More.