Carmi Police arrest two individuals Wednesday afternoon

Thursday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

A traffic stop on Wednesday afternoon resulted in a list of charges against a Carmi man. Carmi Police stopped 30 year old Andrew McCauley on a motorcycle at Mears Market at 12:41pm for driving on a revoked license. After McCauley was in custody,... Read More.

More events announced for Memorial Day Bicentennial Celebration

Thursday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce and the White County Agriculture Society are pleased to announce several Bicentennial events.The White County Agriculture Society has retained Brady Amusements to be at the fairgrounds May 26-29. The midway will be available for the enjoyment of your family. ... Read More.

Carmi League of Arts to present a Tribute to the Sound of Music June 24 and 25

Thursday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

These are just a few of the dedicated and talented people who will grace the stage for the Carmi League of Arts summer production. The show will be a Tribute to the Sound of Music. It will run June 24 and 25 at... Read More.

Illinois Farm Bureau issues statement regarding EPA’s 2017 Renewable Fuel Standard Draft

Thursday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

“While we applaud EPA for the timeliness of its 2017 proposal and for expanding the use of biofuels next year by another 700 million gallons, once again we believe the agency’s proposal falls short of maximizing the potential of the U.S. biofuels industry. By... Read More.

FMH DONATES TO SOPHIA BALLARD TO ATTEND PRE-MEDICINE CAMP

Thursday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital has donated $1,000 in scholarship funds to Sophia, daughter of Dr. Christopher and Jerri Ballard, to attend a Pre-Medicine camp at Pensacola Christian College this summer. Sophia was sent a special invitation from Pensacola Christian College, and due to her aspirations... Read More.

SIC’S 2016 Outstanding Faculty Member is Gene Forster

Thursday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

Chemistry instructor, Gene Forster has been selected by a vote of his peers as the Loren P. and Velma Dallas Outstanding Teacher of the Year at Southeastern Illinois College for 2015-16. Criteria for the award include at least three years of full-time employment; participation above... Read More.

Carmi man arrested for trespass, drugs

Wednesday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

26 year old Zachary Bassemier of Carmi was arrested by Carmi Police on Tuesday afternoon after a complaint about criminal trespass. Bassemier was taken into custody at 1:10pm at the intersection of Pleasant and Main Cross Streets. Once in custody, Bassemier was found to... Read More.

Carmi City Council approves property re-zoning

Wednesday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met for the second time in May on Tuesday night. Before the meeting, a public hearing on the rezoning of property at 308 and 310 Olive Street as Business (Zone II) was held.Following the approval of the May 3 meeting... Read More.

Agriculture Program celebrates four decades of success, looks to the future

Wednesday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

INA, Ill. (May 16, 2016) – On the tails of another successful year, Rend Lake College’s Agriculture program celebrated its 40th Annual Agriculture Banquet, held last month in Waugh Gymnasium, to honor students, faculty, and staff for another year well done.Now, with nearly 100... Read More.

White County Final Multiplier Announced

Wednesday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD, IL, - White County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to Constance Beard, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue.The property assessment equalization factor, often called the "multiplier", is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments... Read More.