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White County Christmas Events Continue

Wednesday, November 21 by Jc Tinsley

White County Christmas Events ContinueIts A White County Christmas is a long-standing tradition here in Carmi that features a number of special events including the White County Christmas Parade and the official arrival of Santa Claus.The event has often been held the weekend after... Read More.

Busy Night for Carmi White County School Board

Tuesday, November 20 by Jc Tinsley

Busy Night For Carmi White County School BoardThe board passed a resolution authorizing abatement of bond levy in the amount of $215,000. This is from one year of revenue of the three year total of $645,000 received by the district from the County Schools... Read More.

Hardin County To Purchase Work Camp

Monday, November 19 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Senate has approved a plan to sell a shuttered prison work camp to local officials.The Hardin County Work Camp in Cave in Rock once held 200 minimum-security prisoners. It was closed in August 2015 for budgetary reasons.The Senate... Read More.

White County Christmas Events Continue

Monday, November 19 by Jc Tinsley

Heated Meeting for County Board Over Budget

Wednesday, November 14 by Jc Tinsley

Heated Meeting for County Board Over Budget The White County Board was supposed to have approved the 2019 budget Tuesday night, but that did not happen, as the board decided to further investigate ways of saving the county money.A full courtroom of county employees and... Read More.

White County Christmas Schedule Announced

Tuesday, November 13 by Jc Tinsley

White County Christmas Schedule Announced The Carmi Chamber of Commerce and the City of Carmi recently announced holiday plans including the White County Christmas schedule.This past weekend, local retailers participated in an Open House, offering local shoppers a chance to get a headstart on their... Read More.

White County Board to Reconvene September Meeting

Monday, November 12 by Jc Tinsley

White County Board to Reconvene September Meeting The White County Board will meet in regular session Tuesday night for what appears to be a very busy agenda.The meeting will actually open with the reconvening of the September board meeting, to allow the board to take... Read More.

Letter to the Editor from Starks, Sheriff’s Department Employee Puts County Board in Crosshairs Over Budget

Thursday, November 8 by Jc Tinsley

Dear Editor,I want to Congratulate Sheriff Doug Maier on earning another four years. It has been my privilege and honor to work for Doug for the last four years. He and his team are indispensable to our County. I will admit I am one... Read More.

White County Ambulance Service Questions Future

Thursday, November 8 by Jc Tinsley

White County, Illinois, voters weigh in on whether to support a sales tax increase to help pay for the local ambulance service. Earlier this year, the ambulance service was downgraded from advanced life support (ALS) to basic life support (BLS).Tuesday, a public safety tax... Read More.

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Hamilton County Has a New Sheriff

Wednesday, November 7 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton County Election Results Hamilton County will have a new sheriff following Tuesday’s mid-term elections.Incumbent sheriff Robert L. Crow was defeated by his challenger Tracy L. Lakin by a vote of 1872 to 1730.Hamilton County’s Clerk will keep her job as incumbent Mary Anne Hopfinger... Read More.