State Fire Marshal: “Be Aware. Arson Ain’t Cool.”
The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is highlighting how Illinois communities can help prevent arson with the release of an
State Fire Marshal: “Be Aware. Arson Ain’t Cool.”
Blackberry Smoke Brings Southern Country Rock To The Du Quoin State Fair
The opening weekend of the Du Quoin State Fair promises to offer something for everybody. The Du Quoin State Fair is proud to announce the addition of Blackberry Smoke to its summer grandstand concert series. The southern country-rock band will perform on Saturday, August...
Spring Breeding Season Reminder: Leave Young Wildlife Alone
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding Illinois citizens to leave baby birds and wild animals alone.During the breeding season, well-meaning people may believe they are helping by taking possession of young wildlife such as young rabbits, fawn deer, baby birds and...
SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST TO HOST FISHING DERBIES
Whether you love fishing or have never tried it, taking a kid fishing can be a rewarding experience. Springtime is one of the best times to go fishing, and at the annual Shawnee National Forest fishing derby, you can enjoy the beautiful outdoors....
Carmi man injured in rollover accident Sunday morning
Early Sunday morning, White County Dispatch received a call about an overturned car off of Highway 1 north of Carmi. The White County Sheriff’s Department and White County Ambulance Service both responded to the scene shortly after 5:30 am. The driver of the crashed...
Two short programs highlight Thursday’s Rotary meeting
The Carmi Rotary club had two short programs on Thursday, as the scheduled speaker was unable to attend the day’s meeting.Pastor Randy Douglass of the First United Methodist Church spoke briefly to the club about a series of movies called, “The Jesus Project.” Pastor...
56th Commencement at Wabash Valley College May 11th
The 56th Commencement at Wabash Valley College will be Friday, May 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Spencer Sports Center.There will be 265 Associate degrees and certificates awarded for 2018.A Prelude of music by Marcia Woodcock, pianist, will be provided prior to the Processional....
