Constitution Week Proclamation Signed

Friday, September 14 by Jc Tinsley

Constitution Week Proclamation Signed Next week, Sept 17 to 23, is National Constitution Week and Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard recently signed a proclamation whereby the city acknowledges the special week.Constitution Week was established in August 1965 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who signed it into... Read More.

Red Cross Seeking Aid for Hurricane Victims

Friday, September 14 by Jc Tinsley

Red Cross Seeking Aid for Hurricane VictimsThe American Red Cross has been one of the first agencies on site following disaster after disaster and this week’s massive Hurricane Florence is no exception.Already, Red Cross personnel, including some Tri-State residents are on their way to... Read More.

Chamber Announces Teacher Grants

Friday, September 14 by Jc Tinsley

Chamber Announces Teacher GrantsThe Carmi Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of the Fall 2018 teacher grants in the Carmi White County School District Thursday afternoon.The winners of the $300 grants were selected by the Chamber’s Education Committee and approved during the September Chamber... Read More.

Restless Heart Headlines Town & Country Days

Friday, September 14 by Jc Tinsley

Restless Heart Headlines Town & Country Days The popular country music band; Restless Heart will be headlining the Town & Country Festival in Eldorado this weekend.The hit-making group will take the stage tonight at 8:30 and is expected to wow the crowd with their stage... Read More.

Carmi Municipal Elections Set for Spring

Friday, September 14 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Municipal Elections It’s less than 50 days to the mid-term election, but already attention is turning to next spring’s municipal elections.Those interested in running for Carmi City Council and other municipal elections may pick up petitions beginning Tuesday, Sept. 18.Locally, there are four aldermen... Read More.

Fatal Crash in Saline County

Friday, September 14 by Jc Tinsley

Fatal Crash Reported in Saline CountyIllinois State Police responded to a single vehicle crash in Saline County Thursday night that left a Stonefort, Ill resident dead.According to the preliminary investigation, Brandi K. Bennett, 46 of Stonefort was driving a Ford Ranger pickup southbound on... Read More.

Kunstfest This Weekend

Thursday, September 13 by Jc Tinsley

New Harmony’s Kunstfest This WeekendThe 36th annual German Festival and Craft Fair, commonly known as Kunstfest is set for this Saturday and Sunday in downtown New Harmony.The streets will be filled as hundreds of vendors offer a wide variety of items for sale. There... Read More.

Pre-K Screenings Set

Thursday, September 13 by Jc Tinsley

WOVSED to host Pre-K Screenings Wabash Ohio Valley Special Education District hosting a free Pre-kindergarten screening next week outside of Southeastern Illinois College’s Harry L. Crisp Student Center Cafeteria.The screenings, set for Tuesday, Sept 18, will run from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 that afternoon. The... Read More.

Baptist Children’s Home to Host Fall Festival

Thursday, September 13 by Jc Tinsley

Baptist Children’s Home to Host Fall FestivalThe Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services has been a part of the Carmi Community for many, many years and with that in mind, representatives of BCHFS invited everyone to this weekend’s annual Fall Festival. The celebration is... Read More.

Crossville Block Party Sunday

Thursday, September 13 by Jc Tinsley

Crossville Block PartyMain Street in downtown Crossville will be busy Sunday as the annual Block Party is held from 2 until 5 p.m.Everything is free and that includes inflatables There will be lots of food from hot dogs to ice cream.The day will include... Read More.