Bulldogs Advance to Regional Championship

Thursday, February 21 by Jc Tinsley

Bulldogs Advance to Regional Championship The Carmi White County Bulldogs put Eldorado away Wednesday night in regional action, defeating the Eagles; 57 to 41.That means Carmi White County advances to the Regional Championship Friday night against the Fairfield Mules, the team expected to win the... Read More.

Research on Skunks Underway

Thursday, February 21 by Jc Tinsley

Research on Skunks UnderwaySkunks may not be the friendliest of visitors, but their role in society is bigger than most know. From eating insects and rodents to foraging on old plant materials, the popular mammals serve a very good purpose.Yet, while these animals hang... Read More.

Blood Drive Coming Up

Thursday, February 21 by Jc Tinsley

Blood Drive Coming Up The American Red Cross will host a blood drive from 2 until 7 Tuesday afternoon, February 26 at the First Christian Church here in Carmi. Patrick Conner of the Red Cross reminded everyone the need for blood is critical at this time... Read More.

FRESH Fighting Hunger

Thursday, February 21 by Jc Tinsley

FRESH Fighting HungerFRESH, a new program to assist Wabash Valley College students with food insecurity, recently got a boost from the Wabash County Farm Bureau. Brent Strine, Wabash CFB President, presented a donation to members of the Wabash Valley College Student Senate in support... Read More.

Bond Brings Home Silver

Thursday, February 21 by Jc Tinsley

BOND BRINGS HOME SILVER FROM VEGAS SHOOTHARRISBURG, Ill. (Feb. 20, 2019) -- Southeastern Illinois College’s Eli Bond of Galatia and Isaiah Conkle of Cave-In-Rock traveled to Las Vegas Feb. 8-10 to compete in the annual Vegas Shoot. Both students competed in the Bowhunter division. Bond... Read More.

Area Hunters Can Earn Safety Certification

Thursday, February 21 by Jc Tinsley

Area hunters can earn safety certificationArea residents will have an opportunity to learn basic principles of safe hunting at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources hunter safety certification course. Participants must attend all 10 hours of instruction to complete the course and receive their... Read More.

Policy and Procedure Dominate Conversation at Hamilton County Board Meeting Tuesday Night

Wednesday, February 20 by Jc Tinsley

It appears Hamilton County Schools are about to be without a School Resource Officer. That’s one of many things we learned from the Hamilton County Board meeting Tuesday night. With only 12 hours left available in his agreement, Hamilton County Sheriff Tracy Lakin indicated... Read More.

CWC Closed Session Results

Wednesday, February 20 by Jc Tinsley

CWC Closed Session Results A number of actions were taken during the closed session of the Carmi White County Unit 5 School Board meeting.Carrie Bolerjack was approved as a building volunteer at Jefferson Attendance Center for this school year.Trey Mason was employed as the Junior ... Read More.

Local Impact of Minimum Wage Hike

Wednesday, February 20 by Jc Tinsley

Minimum Wage Local ImpactIn a story from our media partner, Channel 44 News, a local business was in the spotlight concerning the minimum wage hike.Several state and cities have already tackled the issue of raising minimum wage and now Illinois is next in line.Illinois... Read More.

Concealed Carry Renewal Class Offered

Wednesday, February 20 by Jc Tinsley

Concealed Carry Renewal Class March 2 and 16hr. Concealed Carry Class March 30/April 6 Concealed Carry Renewal Class - Saturday, March 2Illinois concealed carry licenses must be renewed every 5 years. The Carmi Rifle Club will be offering the 3-hr. renewal course on Saturday, March... Read More.