CONCEALED CARRY COURSE OFFERED AT WVC DECEMBER 15-17, 2016

Friday, November 18 by Jc Tinsley

If you are interested in obtaining your Illinois Concealed Carry License, why not enroll in the next Concealed Carry course being offered by Illinois Eastern Community Colleges which will be offered at Wabash Valley College on Thursday and Friday nights, December 15 and 16,... Read More.

American Red Cross Has Steps to Heat Your Home Safely

Friday, November 18 by Jc Tinsley

The days are getting shorter and the temperatures cooler, signs that it’s the time of year when many people turn the heat back on in their homes. It’s also the time of year when the number of home fires goes up, often times... Read More.

Illinois unemployment rate increases to 5.6%

Friday, November 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate in October edged up to 5.6 percent and nonfarm payrolls increased by +2,200 jobs over the month, based on preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and... Read More.

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Rotary members sign up as bell ringers at Thursday meeting

Friday, November 18 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s Rotary meeting, Don Winkleman of the Salvation Army, came to speak. He noted that when the bell ringing started in the year 2000, around $4,400 was raised. In 2015, over $20,000 was raised. He noted that the Rotarians collected more last year... Read More.

It’s a White County Christmas Window Winners Announced

Friday, November 18 by Jc Tinsley

Nancy J Winter CPA, located at 221 E Cherry Street in Carmi, has captured the Storefront Window Decorating Contest traveling trophy for their window display.Several divisional winners were announced: Best in Theme- Dave Matheny State... Read More.

Grayville City Council special meeting agenda Monday, November 21

Friday, November 18 by Jc Tinsley

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2016 11:30 A.M. SPECIAL MEETING GRAYVILLE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Mayor Bisch Commissioner Jordan Commissioner Brock Commissioner Downs Commissioner Stroud EXECUTIVE SESSION:5... Read More.

Carmi Police make traffic stop arrest Thursday morning

Friday, November 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department arrested 43 year old Jason Townsend of Carmi following a traffic stop Thursday morning for driving on a suspended license.Townsend was stopped on Fairgrounds Road near Hucks at 11:14 am and... Read More.

Ribbon Cutting for Dollar General

Friday, November 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting on November 18, 2016 for the new Dollar General Store in Carmi. Dollar General will hold a Grand Opening on Saturday, November 19 and the first... Read More.

White County FOP accepting applications and donations for Cops and Kids program

Friday, November 18 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Fraternal Order of Police is accepting donations for the Cops and Kids Christmas program. The program benefits underprivileged children here in White County. The event will take place on Saturday, December 17th at Wal-Mart in Carmi.This is the 17th year of... Read More.

ISP investigates accidents in Hamilton and Edwards on Thursday

Friday, November 18 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 troopers investigated two traffic crashes with injuries Thursday evening.At 5:35 pm, Troopers responded to an accident on Route 14 in Hamilton County. According to the preliminary crash report, a pickup driven by 40 year old Krystal Alexander of McLeansboro... Read More.