6th Annual White County Farm Bureau Young Leader pistol shoot this Saturday

Thursday, July 14 by Jc Tinsley

The 6th Annual Young Leader Pistol Shoot will be held this Saturday, July 16, 2016 at the Carmi Rifle Club in Carmi, IL.The event will include two age classes… an adult class, and a youth class for shooters aged 16 years and younger. Minimum...

Hamilton County Chamber Announces “Music in the Park” Summer Music Series Friday, July 15th with Sean Burke and Friends

Thursday, July 14 by Jc Tinsley

The Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the "Music in the Park" summer music series.The next featured artists are the very talented, Sean Burke and friends. They are set to perform on Friday, July 15th from 6:30-8:30 p.m.Sean is from Dahlgren...

12th Annual Illinois C.O.P.S. Cycle Across Illinois

Thursday, July 14 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors (“C.O.P.S”) will hold their 12th Annual Cycle Across Illinois, a charity bicycle ride to support the Illinois families of law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. The 340+ miles ride will begin...

Electronic recycling event in Carrier Mills on Saturday

Wednesday, July 13 by Jc Tinsley

Electronics recycling returns Saturday July 16, in Village of Carrier Mills. The event is held on the Carrier Mills Municipal Building Parking lot, located at 101 North Mill Street, from 9 a.m. until Noon.No longer can you throw electronics away and they be taken...

Carmi Police investigate damage to car; make warrant arrest

Wednesday, July 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department received a report of damage to a parked car on Tuesday morning. Courtney Johnson told officers someone had dented the trunk and scratched the front driver’s side fender of her car while it was parked in front of her Smith...

Senior Day at DuQuoin State Fair Aug. 31

Wednesday, July 13 by Jc Tinsley

Wednesday, August 31st will be Senior Day at the DuQuoin State Fair. All seniors, aged 60 and older, will receive free admission to the DuQuoin State Fair. In addition, the sounds of the 60's will once again fill the air when Herman's Hermits starring...

Free GED Test Prep Class at WVC – August 18-October 11

Wednesday, July 13 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College is pleased to announce the upcoming Free GED Test Prep Classes which will be offered at Wabash Valley College. The classes will be offered from August 18-October 11, and will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon...

Albion man sentenced to 12 years on meth convictions

Wednesday, July 13 by Jc Tinsley

24 year old Justin N Rider of Albion was sentenced on Tuesday in Edwards County Court by Judge David Frankland to twelve years in Illinois Department of Corrections custody on two charges of delivery of methamphetamine. Rider received a 12 year sentence on the...

White County Board names new Ambulance Service Director

Wednesday, July 13 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board met for their July meeting on Tuesday night and opened with a moment of silence in honor of the slain Dallas police officers at the request of Board President Wes Trout.In reports from County officers, interim Ambulance Service Director Adam...