White County road weight limits go into effect January 15th

Wednesday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

Hawthorn Township Road Commissioner Jeff Kisner wants to remind residents that a load limit on County Roads goes into effect on January 15th. The White County Board approved the 5 ton limit at the December meeting.The load limit will be in effect until April...

Carmi Police arrest shoplifter at Dollar General

Wednesday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department responded to a call about a shoplifter at the Dollar General Store on Tuesday night. Just after 8pm, officers arrested 32 year old Jennifer Stull of Grayville...

Carmi police arrest 15 year old for DUI Friday night

Monday, January 11 by Jc Tinsley

Friday afternoon, Carmi Police took a report of theft. Just after 4pm, Steven Schroeder told officers that someone had stolen a debit card he had received from the Social Security Administration and had withdrawn $1500 from the account.A Carmi juvenile and a Gallatin County...

Monday, January 11th Weather Related Closings & Cancellations

Sunday, January 10 by Jc Tinsley

The Norris City Public Library is closed today due to weather.The Carmi Public Library will close at 5:00pm today because of the weather.On Tuesday, Jan. 12, the food pantry at Our Savior Lutheran Church will be closed. Illinois Schools:Carmi White County SchoolsHamilton County...

Carmi man convicted in Hamilton County Court

Friday, January 8 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man received a two year sentence in Hamilton County Court on Thursday after pleading guilty to a charge of criminal damage to property. 23 year old Kyle Buchanan of...

Olney man pleads guilty to Social Security fraud in Federal court

Friday, January 8 by Jc Tinsley

An Olney man pled guilty to a charge of theft of government funds in federal court on Thursday.49 year old James L Porter entered the plea in Benton on Thursday. He was accused of concealing employment in order to draw Social Security benefits from...

Carmi Police make early Friday morning warrant arrest at Huck’s

Friday, January 8 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department arrested 18 year old Nicholas Page of Carmi early Friday morning. Just after 1:45am, an officer approached Page inside the Carmi Huck’s store and informed him there were two outstanding White County warrants for his arrest.

Shimkus Seeks Valentines for Heroes

Friday, January 8 by Jc Tinsley

Maryville, Illinois – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is again asking constituents to participate in his annual “Valentines for Heroes” program. The congressman’s district offices will collect valentines for distribution throughout the region to veterans and those currently serving in the military.

Carmi Rotary remembers those who we lost in 2015

Friday, January 8 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Rotary club made their first meeting of 2016 a short one, as the club discussed their plans for the new year, and took a look back on the national scene. Specifically, the Rotarians spent some time remembering some of the famous people...

Carmi Kiwanis Club gets visit from Delio Calzolari of Paul Simon Public Institute

Friday, January 8 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis Club kicked off 2016 with with a well attended meeting on January 7.President Alan Saunders welcomed club members. Kiwanian Jack Martin introduced his guest, Eric Rahlfs, personal ﬁnancial advisor with First Mid-Illinois Bank and Trust. Bob Endicott was the the winner...