White Announces Library Grants

Wednesday, May 8 by Jc Tinsley

White Awards Over $15 Million in Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid GrantsSecretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded FY19 Illinois Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grants totaling $15.4 million to 631 public libraries serving nearly 12 million... Read More.

Carmi Aldermen Sworn In

Wednesday, May 8 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Alderman Sworn In The Carmi City Council met in regular session Tuesday night with the first order of business; the swearing in of the elected alderman.Jeremy Courson of Ward One; Mike Knight of Ward Two; and Mark Blake of Ward Three were all re-elected... Read More.

Baseball and Softball on Schedule

Wednesday, May 8 by Jc Tinsley

Baseball and Softball On Schedule The season is just about over for Carmi White County High School softball and baseball team.Both teams will wrap up regular season play this week and will begin post season play as both the boys and girls will start regional... Read More.

Bulldogs Lose to Johnston City

Tuesday, May 7 by Jc Tinsley

Bulldogs Lose to Johnston City The Carmi White County Bulldogs fell to Johnston City in baseball action Monday, losing 2 to 0.Johnston City scored once in the second inning and then added their final run in the fifth.While Carmi’s pitching held Johnston City to the... Read More.

Ziegler-Royalton Students Sign for RLC

Tuesday, May 7 by Jc Tinsley

ZEIGLER, Ill. (May 6, 2019) — Zeigler-Royalton High School seniors enrolled at Rend Lake College last week during one of RLC's College Signing events. Many of these students have already taken advantage of The Lake's free Dual Credit program, saving themselves and their families... Read More.

Crop Report for Week Ending 5-5

Tuesday, May 7 by Jc Tinsley

Crop Report 5-7-19There were 0.2 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 5, 2019. Statewide, the average temperature was 55.9 degrees, 1.3 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 3.22 inches, 2.33 inches above normal.Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 26 percent adequate and... Read More.

Carmi Police Report Vehicle Break-Ins

Tuesday, May 7 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police Reports Carmi police continue to investigate several reports of burglaries and break-ins of local vehicles.Jamie L. Cain, , 714 Smith Street, Carmi, told authorities sometime during the night of May 2, someone entered her vehicle, stealing her wallet and a bag of costume... Read More.

Busy Weekend for Sheriff’s Department

Tuesday, May 7 by Jc Tinsley

Sheriff’s Office Report Busy WeekendTo say it was a busy weekend for the White County Sheriff’s Department might be an understatement as White County Sheriff Doug Maier released six incident reports covering Friday through Sunday evening. The reports started Thursday, May 2, just before 7... Read More.

Norris City Board Met Monday

Tuesday, May 7 by Jc Tinsley

NORRIS CITY BOARD The new village board members, Charles Land, Kevin Pettijohn and Wayne McKenzie were given the oath of office, replacing the outgoing Judy Daubs, Jack Johnson and Norm Trousdale. But, before that, the old board approved the closing... Read More.

Carmi and Grayville Councils Meeting Today

Tuesday, May 7 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi and Grayville Councils The Carmi and Grayville City Council are scheduled to meet today; Grayville will meet in a special session this morning and the Carmi City Council will meet tonight for their regular meeting, however the meeting time has changed. Carmi Council will meet... Read More.