Zion Christmas Program This Friday

Wednesday, December 19 by Jc Tinsley

Zion Christmas Program Set for Friday Looking for an old-fashioned way to ring in the holidays and a reminder of the reason for the season,, then look no farther than the Zion United Methodist Church, on the Centerville Blacktop, north of Carmi.Pastor Van Scott invited...

Burglary Reported on Second Street

Wednesday, December 19 by Jc Tinsley

Burglary Reported at Second Street Residence. Carmi Police are investigating a report of burglary that occurred on Second Street and reported Monday afternoon.Joyce Bridgeman of 714 North Second Street, reported someone broke into her storage building, taking some old doors, old lumber and two boxes...

Hunters Confused Over Antlerless Season

Wednesday, December 19 by Jc Tinsley

Hunters Confused Over Antlerless SeasonAccording to local Conservation Police Officer Lisa Haggerty, there has been some confusion as to late winter deer hunting seasons.According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the late winter antlerless-only season will run two weekends, Dec. 27 to the...

Carmi White County School Board Closed Session Report

Wednesday, December 19 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi White County School Board Closed Session The Carmi White County School Board took two major actions during the closed door session that followed Monday night’s school board meeting.The board approved hiring Jackie Flechs at a Brownsville School Special Olympics Volunteer for this school term.Ruth...

County Board Approves Ambulance Request

Wednesday, December 19 by Jc Tinsley

County Board Approves Ambulance Request The White County Board met in special session Tuesday night to cover a number of items including a request from the Ambulance service concerning a 24/7 paid ambulance service.Adam Allen, White County Ambulance Service Director spent thirty minutes explaining to...

Last Meeting of 2018 Busy for Carmi Council

Wednesday, December 19 by Jc Tinsley

Last 2018 Meeting Busy for Carmi CouncilThe Carmi City Council’s last meeting of 2018 was a lenghty one as the aldermen took quick action on a couple of items and then listened to David Coston explain how the city could potentially save up to...

Enfield Board Not Happy With Proposed Dispatch Cost

Wednesday, December 19 by Jc Tinsley

Enfield Trustees Not Happy With Proposed Dispatch CostThe village received a letter from the White County Sheriff's Office informing them that Enfield will now be charged $500 a month for dispatch service effective January 1st 2019. 9-1-1 service will continue to be provided at...

Bulldog Golfers Honored

Tuesday, December 18 by Jc Tinsley

Bulldog Golfers HonoredFollowing a stellar season this past fall, the Carmi-White County High School golf team has received several honors from the Southern Illinois Coaches Association.Freshman Oakley Gee and sophomore Ty Barbre have been named to the All-South Class A team, and head coach...

Lady Bulldogs Win

Tuesday, December 18 by Jc Tinsley

Lady Bulldogs Win a Close OneMayci Edwards hit two key free throws in the final 30 seconds Monday to help the Lady Bulldogs hold on for a 37-33 win over visiting Woodlawn.Carmi improved to 5-8 while dropping Woodlawn to 8-5 on the year.Julia Smith...

Carmi Police Investigating Incident at Huck’s

Tuesday, December 18 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police Investigating Incidents at Huck’s Carmi Police are investigating two separate incidents that occurred at Huck’s on Oak Street, the first this past Thursday, the second occurring Sunday evening.Patricia Hall of Harrisburg reported someone pumped fuel and left without paying for the fuel or...