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Second White County Judge Rules FOID Cards Unconstitutional in Brown Case

Thursday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

A second White County Judge has again ruled calling the Illinois Firearm Owner Identification Card unconstitutional. The ruling sets the stage for the Illinois Supreme Court to reexamine the issue.It’s been 4 years and a month plus since the defendant, Vivian Brown, 53 at...

Carmi White County Takes Third at FFA Section 225 Ag Mechanics Competition

Thursday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

The FFA Section 225 Ag Mechanics Competition is in the books. It was hosted by Southeastern Illinois College earlier this month and the results are in. Ten schools competed including Carmi-White County, Carrier Mills, Eldorado, Gallatin County, Hardin County, Harrisburg, Joppa, NCOE, Pope County,...

White County CEO Hosts Trade Show; Presents Awards to Top Students

Tuesday, April 27 by Jc Tinsley

The culmination of the school year is upon us and with it, the White County CEO Trade Show. This, the 5th year of the program’s existence, was unique in that the entire school year as well as the CEO program took place under pandemic...

Carmi White County Baseball Splits Double Header to Open Season

Tuesday, April 27 by Jc Tinsley

4/26/21Carmi White County baseball is now 1-1 on the year. You may have gotten a chance to tune in to game one of the season yesterday afternoon. Our own Bryce Thompson had the call as the Bulldogs opened the season at home versus Edwards...

Crossville Residents Sentenced in White County Court Monday

Tuesday, April 27 by Jc Tinsley

Two Crossville residents are heading to prison following their sentencing yesterday morning in White County court. 23 year old Nicholas D. Page and 36 year old Amber Walkenbach were co-defendants arrested on April 1st for being in possession of both methamphetamine and a firearm. ...

Rowes and James Named Volunteer Bailey Backers for White County

Monday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

Locals Justin James of Carmi along with Mike and Valinda Rowe of Enfield have announced they’ll serve as volunteer coordinators for Senator Darren Bailey’s 2022 run for governor. The trio issued a joint statement that reads, “We are excited to be part of Darren’s...

White County Soil and Water Conservation District Celebrating Stewardship Week

Monday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Soil and Water Conservation District in Carmi is celebrating Stewardship Week and encouraging locals to reach out for help. Jewel Brooks, the Administrative Coordinator for the White County SWCD says the office can help you learn more about the trees and...

White County Fair Will Happen in 2021

Thursday, April 22 by Jc Tinsley

In another sign things are beginning to get back to normal, the White County Fair board is announcing it’s plans to move forward with the return of it’s week long event this August. The 2021 White County Fair will be held August 9th –...

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...

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...