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Spooky Season Coming to Hamilton County

Spooky Season Coming to Hamilton County

The spooky season starts early as The Hamilton County Historical Society hosts a conversation about ghosts, witches and other forms of horror in southern IllinoisThe September meeting of the Hamilton County Historical Society will be Tuesday, September 26 at 7... Read More.

Constitution Week Proclaimed

Constitution Week 2023This past Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023 marked the anniversary of the drafting of the United States Constitution by the Constitutional Convention. It is fitting and proper to officially recognize this document and the anniversary of its creation and whereas Public Law 915 guarantees... Read More.

Recovery Picnic and Walk

Recovery Picnic and Walk  It’s no secret, one of the biggest problems Southern Illinois and the nation, for that matter, is drug and alcohol addiction.It’s a problem that has confronted families and people from all walks of life, from the rich to the poor. But fortunately... Read More.
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Busy Meeting for McLeansboro City Council

The McLeansboro City Council met for about an hour Tuesday night for their regular monthly meeting.In public comments, Letitia Wiggins of the Women’s Leadership Council of Hamilton County addressed the board about holding a 5K run on the streets of McLeansboro on October 28th... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – September 20, 2023

It was a dominant 2-set victory for the Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team last night, defeating Eldorado 25-6, 25-5. The Lady Bulldogs improve to 16-1 on the season and 5-0 in the Black Diamond Conference. They will have the next 6... Read More.
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WADI Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Starts Soon

Wabash Area Development Inc., as administrator of the Energy Assistance Program in Edwards, Gallatin, Hamilton, Saline, Wabash, Wayne, White and counties], is pleased to announce that funds are available to assist income-eligible households with their natural gas, propane and/or electric bills and furnace assistance... Read More.

Two Arrested Following Altercation

Two Arrested After Altercation Two Carmi men were arrested by local authorities Monday afternoon following an altercation at Pundrake’s Convenience Store.Jeremy Scott Allen, 45 of 109 Iris Lane, Carmi, was arrested for aggravated battery, aggravated assault and disorderly conduct after he allegedly attacked John W.... Read More.

Hunting Seasons Opening Soon

Hunting Seasons OpeningWith the first day of October just a couple weeks away, local “big-game” hunters are sighting in their bows and shotguns.Archery deer season officially opens the first day of October and will run through the 14th of January. That is the same... Read More.
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Tax Bills in the Mail

Tax Bills Have ArrivedLocal residents should have received their 2022 payable 20223 Tax bills by now.If you haven’t received those bills, you should contact White County Treasurer Michael Baxley as soon as possible as the first installment date is the middle of October.The tax... Read More.