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Thirty Illinois Children a Day Being Admitted to Hospital with CoViD; Masks at School War Rages On; Niemerg Calls IHSA a Bully

Thursday, August 26 by Jc Tinsley

A report out of the Southern Illinoisan says this month more than 30 Illinois children a day are being admitted to hospitals with confirmed or suspected CoViD-19. The rolling 7 day average reached 40 admissions last Wednesday. A year ago at this time, average... Read More.

ISP say Alcohol a Factor in Tuesday Afternoon Crash in Omaha Township

Thursday, August 26 by Jc Tinsley

Drunk Driving is being blamed for a traffic crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon on US 45 near Shain Cemetery Road in Omaha Township. Illinois State Police say it happened around a quarter after 2pm involving a White 2009 Saturn Outlook and a 1981 Chevy... Read More.

Letter to the Editor – Radio Edition – Mike Rowe of Enfield

Thursday, August 26 by Jc Tinsley

The Alarm Is Going Off But It Isn’t Time To Be Woke! I am heartened by the recent efforts of parents in White County to push back on the Carmi-White Co. school board’s actions in mandating masks which usurp parental control of their children’s health... Read More.

Letter to the Editor – Radio version – Pete Fulkerson, Carmi White County Unit 5 School Board President

Wednesday, August 25 by Jc Tinsley

20th August, 2021 To the Citizens & Students Of the Carmi - White County Community Unit School District # 5 Over the past three weeks I have heard on multiple occasions how I should vote my "conscious" regarding students wearing face masks in our local schools,... Read More.

Girls Golf Falls to West Frankfort

Wednesday, August 25 by Jc Tinsley

Story courtesy of Jason LampThe Lady Bulldogs golf team ended up losing to the West Frankfort Monday by a score of 212 to 194. Elleigh Gray led the Lady Bulldogs by shooting a 51. Ava Shiever and Saylor Mason both shot a 53, and... Read More.

Carmi Woman Arrested in Washington, Indiana Tuesday

Wednesday, August 25 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi, Illinois woman is back in custody following her arrest this week in Washington, Indiana. Police there say they went to Wal Mart Tuesday afternoon in reference to two shoplifters. During the investigation, officers determined 39-year old Kendra O’Brien of Carmi was providing... Read More.

Dr. Amy Dixon Elected to National Elementary Principal Association

Tuesday, August 24 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi White County Unit 5’s Director of Curriculum along with Jefferson and Lincoln Attendance Center Principal, Dr. Amy Dixon is joining the National Association of Elementary Principals after her election to serve on the Board of Directors. Dixon will oversee Zone 5. The NAESP’s... Read More.

Weekend CoViD Cases Revealed and Only One ICU Bed Available in Southern Illinois

Tuesday, August 24 by Jc Tinsley

90 new cases of coronavirus cases have been discovered over the weekend in our 4 county area according to public health departments. White County added 32 new cases Friday through Sunday including 10 aged in their teens or younger. Gallatin County added 15 new... Read More.

Grayville Getting a New Business this Fall; Addresses City Council Monday

Tuesday, August 24 by Jc Tinsley

Story courtesy of Jeremy Smith for TOC NewsThe Grayville City Council met in regular session Monday night. After approval of the consent agenda, the Treasurer reported $1,502,426.89 in the Restricted Account, $928,066.40 in the Investments Account, and $163,950.85 in cash available for operations, for... Read More.

Bullpups and Lady Bullpups Take Wins from Fairfield Monday

Tuesday, August 24 by Jc Tinsley

Coach Cindy Colman’s Lady Bullpups have run their record to 7-1 after short-gaming Fairfield Monday afternoon. The contest was tied up at Bradshaw Park after 3 innings, knotted at 4 runs apiece before Carmi unloaded for 7 runs in the home half of the... Read More.