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White County Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Raises Nearly $25,000

Friday, January 17 by Jc Tinsley

If you visited Wal Mart in Carmi during the shopping season and dropped some coin or paper money in the red kettle, give yourself a pat on the back. You helped raise nearly $25,000 during the Red Kettle Campaign. The Salvation Army in White... Read More.

Moore, Rice Heading into 12th Year of Cheering for a Cure

Thursday, January 16 by Jc Tinsley

Now heading into it’s 12th competition in 14 years, White County Cheering for a Cure has raised more than $265,000 to assist those fighting cancer. Last year alone, the non-profit pulled in more than $50,000. Lacey Moore and Amy Rice will embark on another... Read More.

Bond Issue Will Force at least a Year Delay in Asbestos Abatement at NCOE

Thursday, January 16 by Jc Tinsley

NCOE students and teachers are back in session after an extended Christmas break due to ice and snow packed secondary roads. The school board did gatherWednesday night and administrators said about 90% of the roads bus drivers negotiate were in ok shape. Only a... Read More.

Carmi Man Arrested Early Thursday on Michigan Warrant

Thursday, January 16 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is behind bars following his arrest early Thursday morning. Carmi Police pulled over 33-year-old Michael Burch in the First Baptist Church lot just before a quarter till 3am. He was subsequently arrested on a Michigan arrest warrant that appears to date... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Safe Families for Children

Wednesday, January 15 by Jc Tinsley

Safe Families for Children has been around two decades and seeks to bring the church and community together to keep children safe and families together. Safe Families for Children is rooted in faith, fueled by radical hospitality, disruptive generosity, and intentional compassion, to build... Read More.

Grayville to Make Technology Upgrades, Considering Utility Deposits

Tuesday, January 14 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville leaders convened for their first gathering of 2025 Monday evening and it was “déjà vu all over again”. Among the items on the agenda were two the council approved at their last meeting of 2024, a meeting held on the morning of Friday,... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber Recognizes IPRB as Member of the Month

Monday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

The January 2025 Carmi Chamber of Commerce Member of the Month is the Illinois Petroleum Resources Board. In this episode of Open Line, Jc sits down with Chamber Executive Director Megan Newman and Executive Director for IPRB, Seth Whitehead. Listen in to learn more... Read More.

White County Issues Disaster Declaration

Friday, January 10 by Jc Tinsley

White County has issued a formal disaster declaration. With the significant snowfall today on top of the ice storm earlier this week, White County EMA Director Jim Bolin and County Board Chairwoman Cassie Pigg say they felt it pertinent to put steps in place... Read More.

Saline County Declares Disaster Following Impacts of Winter Storm

Tuesday, January 7 by Jc Tinsley

Saline County officials have issued a disaster declaration in response to the severe impacts of Winter Storm Blair. The declaration, signed on January 6, 2025, by County Board Chairman Jay Williams, acknowledges the widespread disruptions and hazardous conditions caused by the storm, which has... Read More.

Wabash County Authorities Make Domestic Battery Arrest

Friday, January 3 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash County authorities made a Domestic Battery arrest late Sunday night. Deputies responded to a rural residence at 6803 Highway 11 in reference to a dispute. Upon subsequent investigation, personnel found evidence and placed 45-year-old Thomas Greenhaw III under arrest. He was taken to... Read More.