Carmi Rotary hears about upcoming Lions Club Car Show

Friday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s Rotary Club meeting, Don Ridenour, of the Lion’s Club, gave the program. He told the Rotarians, that the Carmi Lions Club 10th Annual Car, Truck, Motorcycle and Tractor show will be held Saturday, July 1, 2017. He said that they were expecting... Read More.

Sheriff Maier speaks to Kiwanis Club about department and ISA

Friday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

Sheriff Doug Maier was the guest speaker on Thursday, June 1st at the weekly Kiwanis luncheon. Sheriff Maier stated that it has been an honor to serve as the White County Sheriff for 14 ½ years and prior to that he was a deputy... Read More.

ICC Issues Second Notice Order to Strengthen Rules for Retail Electric Suppliers

Friday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

By unanimous vote, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) today issued a Second Notice Order in a rule which would make significant changes to the marketing guidelines retail electric suppliers must follow in Illinois.Following electricity price spikes during the “polar vortex” winter... Read More.

Lincoln Log Cabin helps children immerse themselves in Lincoln’s era

Friday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

Children and young adults will be able to immerse themselves in frontier life and the world of Abraham Lincoln this summer thanks to three programs being offered by Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site.The Littlest Pioneer Day Camp is designed for... Read More.

Illinois State Police District 19 announce results of Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols

Friday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols (sTEP)conducted in Wayneand White Counties during late May. These sTEPpatrols allowed the ISP to provide increased enforcement for impaired driving, occupant restraint, speeding, and distracted driving violations... Read More.

Illinois State Police warns of phone scam

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is warning the public of a phone scam that is currently circulating throughout the state. An individual will call and claim to be associated with the ISP. The caller will state that they are asking for... Read More.

USDA Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that the nomination period for local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees begins on Thursday, June 15, 2017.“County committees allow farmers and ranchers to make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally to best... Read More.

Governor Announces Leadership Transition at Department of Children and Family Services

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today announced that Department of Children and Family Services Director George Sheldon will be transitioning out of state government effective June 15, 2017 to become President and CEO of Our Kids of Miami-Dade/Monroe, Inc. The governor has designated Lise Spacapan... Read More.

Carmi Post 224 gets two big wins to open season

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

Game 11 2 3 4 5 R H E McLeansboro 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 Carmi 9 4 3 0 X 16 14 0WP Stewart (1-0)2B (Brinkley, Blazier) HR (Hathaway-2 on: Brinkley-3 on)IP R ER H SO BB Stewart 5 0 0 2 7 2Carmi... Read More.

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MCPD arrest report 5/30 – 5/31

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

The following subject was arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.05/30/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 57 year old Cheryl A. Blair of Mt. Erie after police were called to Shopko reference a retail... Read More.