SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST TO CONDUCT MORE PRESCRIBED BURNS

Tuesday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Forest Service, Shawnee National Forest plans to conduct more prescribed burns this week beginning Tuesday March 29th, weather permitting. The size of each prescribed burn varies and people nearby may not notice smoke coming from these burns. The general location of each... Read More.

Carmi Police investigating bike theft

Tuesday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department took a bike theft report on Monday. Just after 9:30am, Johnny Brewster reported that sometime Thursday or Friday night, his 26 inch blue and white Huffy bicycle was taken from his residence on 6th Street.

White County 4-H holds electricity workshop

Tuesday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

Front row: l to r – Breyton Sauls – Centerville Ripsnorters, Daisy LaVarier, Siri Fullop, Natalie Cowling, and Grace McCarty – Grayville Go-Getters. Back row: l to r – Caitlin South – Enfield Blue Ribbon, Gabriella Spencer – Grayville Go-Getters, Lane Buchanan and Nate... Read More.

Carmi man sentenced to five years for meth delivery

Tuesday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man was sentenced to five years in prison Monday in White County Court. 56 year old Charlie E Newman received the jail term on one charge of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine. In addition to prison time, Newman will also be under court... Read More.

Grayville to replace Park shelter, approves Water Department loan

Tuesday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

The Grayville City Council met for their second March meeting Monday night at City Hall.A motion to rescind last meetings resolution authorizing $700,000 in Rural Development loans for the Water Department was passed unanimously, and a new resolution for $1,000,000 in loans for the... Read More.

Business Leader and Child Advocate C. David Moody to Headline Guardian Center Banquet

Monday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

The man behind one of the nation’s largest contracting companies will be featured at The Guardian Center’s annual Banquet in Carmi on April 1st. And just as he’s found success in building, C. David Moody is a man who held a dark secret... Read More.

The Courtyard Welcomes Local Author Teresa Barger

Monday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

Teresa Barger, of rural Norris City calls herself an “accidental author” and found her inspiration for writing her first children’s book while praying for her husband during a stressful time at his work.“Last year about this time, my husband was going through some... Read More.

Phelps Holds Carbondale Office Hours in April

Monday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

Wanting to hear from residents, state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, will be holding satellite office hours in Carbondale on Monday, April 25th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Civic Center, located at 200 S Illinois Ave. in Carbondale“Illinois is facing many issues... Read More.

Road work on Burrell Street to begin Monday, April 4

Monday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi City Supervisor Mike Buckman has announced that the Burrell Street road construction project will begin the morning of Monday, April 4th.During this phase of construction, motorists should expect temporary traffic delays and road closures. Later, when the project will approach the railroad crossing,... Read More.

Horizon Healthcare’s Business & Health Information Offices to be merged with Fairfield Memorial Hospital Offices

Monday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital is merging the Horizon Healthcare Business Office and Health Information Office with the Hospital’s Business Office and Health Information Departments in order to streamline processes for patients billing and health information needs beginning Monday, April 4. The Fairfield Memorial Hospital Billing... Read More.