Chamber Radio Auction Coming March 19th

Thursday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

It began nearly two decades ago as a way for the general public to get to know Chamber officers and directors and for those Chamber members to tell folks about the Chamber’s purpose and activities. Station Manager Jc Tinsley put the gas pedal down...

White County Farm Bureau “On the Road” program scheduled for March 9

Thursday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Farm Bureau is hosting an “On the Road” seminar, focusing on trucking laws for farmers—both new and well-worn. It’ll take a special look at the latest “Covered Farm Vehicle” exemptions and you'll have the chance to ask those trucking questions that...

Rotary learns how to make cheese at Thursday meeting

Thursday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

Photo credit: Kenneth Dwain HarrelsonAt Thursday’s Rotary meeting, Ken Harrelson showed the club how to make cheddar cheese. The process is not hard but does take time. Kenny explained that 2...

Fight at Buy Low leads MCPD arrest report

Thursday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

03/02/2016Mt. Carmel Police were called to Buehler's Buy Low late last evening reference a fight in progress. According to the arresting officer, Corey L. Alvey, age 25, of Hawesville, Kentucky struck a Nathan A. Aud in the head knocking him out. Alvey and Aud were contracted floor...

Carmi man enters guilty plea in Benton federal court

Thursday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man entered a guilty plea in US District Court on Thursday to an indictment charging him with four counts of distributing methamphetamine in White County.38 year old Bobby D. Morrill entered the plea at the courthouse in Benton. The indictment alleged that...

Carmi Police receive call about driver passed out at Dollar General

Thursday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department made an arrest on Tuesday afternoon after receiving a call about a driver passed out behind the wheel at the Dollar General store. Officers responded to the scene just after 1:30pm and found 45 year old Annmarie Lindsey unresponsive. The...

Phelps Leads Bi-partisan Effort to Reopen Hardin County Work Camp

Wednesday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

SPIRNGFIELD, Ill. – The Hardin County Work Camp is one step closer to reopening after state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, passed legislation out of the House of Representatives Tuesday requiring that the camp remain open.“The Hardin County Work Camp is so vital to Southern...

Carmi-White County wins SIC Business Skills competition

Wednesday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi- White County High School is the high overall winner for the high school business skills competition at Southeastern Illinois College. The event, held Feb. 25,...

Righter opposes legislation that neglects funding for EIU, other universities

Wednesday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

Springfield, IL – Calling it “more political games,” State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) voted against Senate Bill 2043, a measure that leaves out state funding for four-year universities.“This legislation is not the right thing to do,” Righter said. “We have an...

Righter: The time is now to fully fund our schools

Wednesday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

Springfield, IL – A vocal proponent of fully funding the Foundation Level for public grade schools and high schools, State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) says it is refreshing to have Gov. Rauner support the effort as well. The Governor called for fully funding...