Jordan assumes leadership of Carmi Kiwanis Club

Friday, October 14 by Jc Tinsley

Story and Photos courtesy of Barry ClevelandJeremy Jordan joined the long list of men and women who have led Carmi’s oldest civic club when he was installed Thursday as the president of the Kiwanis Club of Carmi.The annual installation of officers was conducted by...

IDoA announces start of Medicare open enrollment period

Friday, October 14 by Jc Tinsley

Saturday, October 15th marks the beginning of the annual Medicare open enrollment period. The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is reminding eligible older adults to use this time to review their plan options. The Department offers free counseling assistance to help educate Medicare-eligible individuals...

RLC Criminal Justice Roundup for Scholarships set for Oct. 17

Friday, October 14 by Jc Tinsley

The fifth annual Criminal Justice Roundup for Scholarships fundraiser is returning to the Rend Lake Resort next month to raise money for Rend Lake College students. The event is set for 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17 in the Resort’s Conference Center in Whittington.

SIC Concert Choir prepares for Wonderful Words concert — October 20

Friday, October 14 by Jc Tinsley

The SIC Concert Choir rehearses for the upcoming Wonderful Words concert on Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. Classic poetry...

Carmi Rotary getting ready for Trivia Nov. 5

Friday, October 14 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s Rotary meeting, Cindy Conley discussed other things going on at Corn Day. She told the club about meeting several out of town residents at the White County Historical Society house on Robinson Street. One of the things that caught her fancy was...

MCPD arrest report 10/12-10/13/16

Friday, October 14 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.10/12/2016-Mt. Carmel Police were called to 1128 Poplar Street reference a disturbance. When MCPD Officer's arrived on scene they located Pamela K....

SIC Hosts National Archery Championships and wins seven of eight titles

Thursday, October 13 by Jc Tinsley

Celebrating after winning the 2016 USIAC North Regional Division I title are (l-r) Kenny Raigner, Jr., Carmi, Ill.; Jessica Morris, Golconda, Ill.; Jeffrey George Shawneetown, Ill.; Rhett Bullard, Iuka, Ill.; Garrett...

IEMA: IL Residents Encouraged to Register for ‘The Great ShakeOut’ Earthquake Drill October 20th

Thursday, October 13 by Jc Tinsley

Recognizing the seismic risk in Illinois and the need for residents to be prepared for a major earthquake, Governor Bruce Rauner has declared Oct. 20 Great ShakeOut Day in Illinois to encourage people to participate in an international earthquake drill at 10:20 a.m....

“Farce of Nature” Opens This Week at WVC’s Brubeck Theatre

Thursday, October 13 by Jc Tinsley

Theatre goers to Wabash Valley College’s Brubeck Theatre are in store for an evening/afternoon of non-stop hilarity in the Southern-fried farce “Farce of Nature,” opening this Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the Brubeck Theatre in the Brubeck Arts Center on the campus of...

SIC holds Student Government induction ceremony

Thursday, October 13 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College held its Student Government Inauguration Ceremony for the 2016-17 academic year on Thursday, Oct. 6. The club is made of up of 27 members. Officers elected this year include (pictured l-r)...