Carmi City Council votes to raise Clerk salary after April election

Wednesday, November 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met for the first time in November on Tuesday night. Before the meeting, a well attended public hearing on the proposed TIF district and the City’s redevelopment plans was held with Keith Moran of Moran Economic Development on hand to...

Carmi man arrested Tuesday for violating protection order

Wednesday, November 2 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department arrested 52 year old Billy Morrill Tuesday evening on two White County warrants for violating an order of protection. Morrill was taken into custody at his residence on Stewart Street...

Lincoln Presidential Library honors veterans

Wednesday, November 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will honor the nation’s military by displaying portraits of fallen soldiers, holding special ceremonies and offering free admission on Veterans Day for military personnel, both active and retired.

Emergency Management Officials, National Weather Service Encourage Winter Preparedness

Wednesday, November 2 by Jc Tinsley

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), Illinois hasn’t had a winter without at least one winter storm in the past century. To help people prepare for potentially dangerous snow, cold and ice this winter, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), the NWS...

White County Historical Society presents “Abraham Lincoln in Song” Nov. 14

Wednesday, November 2 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Historical Society is pleased to present Chris Vallillo, a Road Scholar with the Illinois Humanities Council, with his nationally acclaimed program, “Abraham Lincoln in Song”.Abraham Lincoln’s life spanned a period of great...

First Mid-Illinois Bank and Trust makes donation to 4-H G.I.F.T. Garden

Wednesday, November 2 by Jc Tinsley

White County 4-H G.I.F.T. Garden’s first year of production was a success. Over 140 pounds of produce was picked and distributed to area businesses, senior centers, and food pantries this past summer and early fall. Four new raised beds were added to the existing...

Illinois Department of Insurance Announces Start of Open Enrollment

Wednesday, November 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) today announced that Qualified Health Programs (QHPs) are now available to Illinois residents at Get Covered Illinois and Healthcare.gov. Due to the significant changes to the plans and prices from plan year 2016, DOI is encouraging all Illinois...

Evansville man sentenced in White County Court Monday

Tuesday, November 1 by Jc Tinsley

Monday morning in White County Court, 29 year old Justin Neaveill of Evansville, Indiana pled guilty on one charge of possession of a stolen or converted vehicle, according to States’ Attorney Denton Aud.Neaveill was sentenced...

Carmi PD makes Monday afternoon warrant arrest

Tuesday, November 1 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 34 year old Lisa Miller of Carmi Monday afternoon on a White County warrant. Miller was taken into custody at 2:17 pm at her residence on Herbert Avenue and transported to the White County Jail. Miller was released after posting a...

Illinois Department of Insurance Receives $1.3M Federal Grant

Tuesday, November 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) received a $1.3M federal grant that will be used to enhance consumer and healthcare provider outreach with a particular focus on parity in mental health & substance use disorder benefits and preventative health services. Additionally, this grant will...