Master Gardener program accepting applications through Dec. 1

Area garden enthusiasts and garden club members can receive intensive horticulture training in exchange for volunteer hours through University of Illinois Extension’s Master Gardener program. This program is looking for individuals who not only love gardening and landscaping but who also enjoy sharing their... Read More.

Gene Skipworth, a retired United Methodist minister, will be at the Carmi Public Library for a book signing on Monday, November 16 at 6:30 p.m.Wear Your Collarchronicles some of his experiences with motorcycle gang members while serving as minister to an inner city United... Read More.

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge will be conducting drain replacement on Crab Orchard Dam. The work is scheduled to begin November 2, 2015 and is expected to last through the end of November. Roads will remain open, but traffic control will be in place... Read More.

10/27/2015  Mt. Carmel Police arrested 27 Leanna D. McClanahan of Mt. Carmel.  McClanahan was arrested after the arresting officer observed her in the 200 block of N. Walnut Street in Mt. Carmel and knew she was wanted on a failure to appear warrant out... Read More.

 It’s a White County Christmas kicks off on Saturday, November 7 with the Baby Miss Merry Christmas and Tiny Miss Merry Christmas contestants taking the stage at 1:00 p.m. at the Carmi High School Auditorium.  At 6:30 p.m. the Little Miss Merry Christmas,... Read More.

Carmi, Illinois & Cocoa, Florida - Sargassum, a brown, stinky seaweed, is invading resorts and private beaches in the Caribbean, Mexico and Florida. This floating aquatic plant, also known as gulfweed or sea holly, is drifting up from the Sargasso Sea in ocean currents,... Read More.

Illinois State Police (ISP), District 19, will conduct a Nighttime Enforcement Patrol (NITE) in Saline Countyduring the month of November, according to District 19 Commander, Captain Kelly Hodge.The ISP has zero tolerance for impaired drivers.  Therefore, officers working NITE patrols will be watchful for... Read More.

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Kelly Hodge, announced District 19 Troopers will conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) in Wayne, White, Saline, and Gallatin Counties during the month of November.OREP allows the ISP to target an area with saturation patrols that... Read More.

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Kelly Hodge, announced today that officers will conduct special Traffic Enforcement Patrols (sTEP) during the month of November in Wayne and White Counties.District 19 Troopers will concentrate on speeding, failure to use occupant restraints, and other driving... Read More.

The Carmi Rotary club welcomed Mary Smith from Wabash Christian Therapy and Medical Clinic as their guest on Thursday. Mary told the Rotarians that the past 18 months have been quite an experience at WCTMC, having formed partnerships with Hamilton Memorial Hospital and Wabash General... Read More.