Carmi Pre-K and Kindergarten Screening Information

Wednesday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

Pre-K Screenings for Carmi White County School age children from birth to 5 years old who aren’t enrolled and won’t be kindergarten eligible in the coming school year are coming up. The screenings check each child’s progress in hearing, vision, speech, language, and coordination... Read More.

Carmi Woman Found Passed Out in Drive Thru Tuesday

Wednesday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

34 year old Carly Smith of Carmi was sleeping when she found herself surrounded by Carmi Police. Sleeping of course is not a crime, but it turned into an inconvenience yesterday due to Smith being passed out in the Taco Factory drive thru at... Read More.

Six Area Students Among Dozens Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa at Rend Lake College

Tuesday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

More than three dozen Rend Lake College students were recognized for their academic prowess with their induction into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.Phi Theta Kappa is a national organization for two-year colleges that help high-achieving students with scholarships, career training,... Read More.

Carmi White County Unit 5 School Board Report

Tuesday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

Submitted courtesy of Scott Mareing for TOC News The board of education will hold a special meeting at 7 PM on Monday May 3rd to review election results, seat new members, elect officers, establish a regular meeting date and place, and adopt the policies... Read More.

Carmi Police Make Two Arrests Monday Afternoon

Tuesday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

Two Carmi men are behind bars following their arrests by Carmi PD Monday afternoon. 43 year old Steve Vining Jr of Walnut Street was arrested at 504 Sycamore Street just before 3pm. He’s charged with... Read More.

Ferrell Officially Breaks Ground on new Absher Family Health Center in Carmi

Tuesday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

Ferrell Hospital has broken ground and construction will start immediately on a new facility. The new facility will be 7,600 square feet (about 40% larger than their current location) and will include 15 exam rooms. Dr. Caleb Mitchell says the improvements will allow even... Read More.

Families across Illinois have more Food on their Table thanks to 4-H Youth

Tuesday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

Families across Illinois have more food on their table, and youth are leading the way. 4-H is investing in the next generation of food access leaders with a first round of Food Advocacy Grants... Read More.

Grayville City Council Holds Public Hearing for Budget Monday, April 19

Tuesday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

Submitted for TOC News by Jeremy SmithThe Grayville City Council held a public hearing Monday night and approved the budget for fiscal year 2022. The city reports the General Fund at $875,645 in Revenues; $1,058,111.21 in Expenses, coming under at $182,466.21; and 29,000 towards... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Weekend Reports

Monday, April 19 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a field fire recently. Roger Mobley of Ridgway filed the report out of caution in case more fires happened in the area. The field, in the Herald area, was found ablaze Thursday and Mobley says... Read More.

Animal Control Officer and Alderman Set Story Straight Following Feral Cat Social Media Post

Monday, April 19 by Jc Tinsley

A social media post that went locally viral over the weekend has many in the community bent and wiggly about animal control. Local Erin Pennington lambasted city ACO (Animal Control Officer) Linda Aud after an interaction Saturday morning. In it, Pennington alleged Aud told... Read More.