Local Sports Recap – November 7, 2023

Tuesday, November 7 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team will travel to Bloomington this weekend for the IHSA State Finals. Carmi punched their ticket to the Final 4 after defeating Champaign St. Thomas More in 3 sets at the Robinson 2A Super Sectional. The Lady Bulldogs will... Read More.

Cops and Kids Leaders Preparing to Launch Year 24 in White County

Monday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

The tradition that began 23 years ago with officer Jonathan Lucas will continue. The Cops with Kids program is set to make a difference for dozens of young people throughout the county this December. Officer Jacob Quillen is taking over the program for the... Read More.

Farmers throughout State and Region Nearing End of 2023 Harvest

Monday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

In spite of some hard freezes and snow, Illinois farmers are still hard at work bringing in the last 19% of the corn harvest and the last 10% of the soybean crop.Thanks to good weather, Mark Schleusener, a statistician with the U.S. Department of... Read More.

FMH Senior Life Solutions to host Antique Christmas Angel Tree

Monday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Senior Life Solutions Department is sponsoring an Antique Christmas Angel Tree for older adults throughout the community who are in need or do not have any family nearby. Each ornament on the Antique Christmas Angel Tree has the name of an older adult,... Read More.

U.S. Attorney Office to Present Senior Fraud Prevention Seminar at Carmi Library

Monday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

To educate seniors on the latest scams targeting them online and over the phone, the U.S. Attorney's Office is partnering with the Carmi Public Library to host a fraud prevention seminar."Elder fraud is a major concern nationwide, as criminals target seniors who may be... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Office Receives Reports of Theft, Burglary, Criminal Damage

Monday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

A rural Carmi church has been broken into according to reports. White County Sheriff’s officials were called Saturday morning to Zion Methodist Church. On scene, law enforcement were told the church’s back door was found wide open and say it appeared the door had... Read More.

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Free Carmi Thanksgiving Meal Coming to a Table Near You

Monday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

A community tradition will continue this Thanksgiving as organizers prepare for the annual Carmi Thanksgiving meal. The free Thanksgiving meal will be held on the holiday from 11am – 1pm at the First Christian Church on the corner of Plum and Bohleber. Meals will be served... Read More.

Chamber of Commerce Holds Successful Binga Event Saturday Giving Out More than $6,500 in Purses

Monday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

Several area ladies walked away with brand new purses after the Carmi Chamber of Commerce’s Binga Handbag event Saturday. The organization held the fundraiser at the Carmi VFW where about 150 folks turned out and matched numbers in an effort to win purses valued at... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber of Commerce November 2023

Monday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

Jc sits down with Chamber President Abby Weiss as well as Executive Director Kelly Northcott to recap the successful Binga Handbag event held over the weekend, to unveil the November Member of the Month (State Farm Agent Dave Matheny), and to discuss what's going... Read More.