Local News

New Haven man arrested by CPD at Burrell’s Woods Monday

Tuesday, February 6 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 39 year old Joshua Watkins of New Haven at Burrell’s Woods on a White County warrant for failure to register as a sex offender.Watkins was taken into custody without incident just before 7:30 pm Monday, and was transported to the... Read More.

ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU ACTIVATOR ENDORSES DAVID REIS

Tuesday, February 6 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) ACTIVATOR today announced David Reis, State Representative of the 109th district, has been endorsed by the local ACTIVATOR trustee committee. Local trustee members unanimously endorsed Reis based upon his unwavering commitment to farmers, his strong beliefs in the rural way of... Read More.

SIC’S ELI BOND LOOKS TO WIN THIRD NATIONAL ARCHERY TITLE

Tuesday, February 6 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College’s Eli Bond will soon have a chance to shoot for a third national title at the US Collegiate Archery Association’s (USCA) and National Field Archery Association’s (NFAA) national indoor collegiate championships in Las Vegas, Nevada Feb. 9-12.The Vegas Shoot, known as... Read More.

Carmi City Council meeting agenda for Tuesday, Feb. 6

Tuesday, February 6 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street February 6, 2018, at 5:30p.m. 1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. Approve January 16, 2018, Council Meeting Minutes.4. For council consideration, discussion, and possible approval:a) Resolution... Read More.

Carmi Kiwanis Vote on Corn Day Parade Theme

Monday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

Katelyne Wolff counts ballots for Corn Day Parade Theme as Holly Healy makes Corn Day plans The Carmi Kiwanis Club met at noon on Thursday, February 1 at the Farm Bureau Building. President Holly Healy led a planning meeting for this year’s Corn Day.... Read More.

Kent Armstrong named Paul Harris Fellow at Carmi Rotary meeting

Monday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

At the Carmi Rotary Club meeting on Thursday, Pastor Randy Douglass spoke about Active Intruder Training. He had attended a seminar about active killers in houses of worship, and what a church could do to be more prepared in case of such an... Read More.

State Fire Marshal Asks Residents to Practice Fire Safety

Monday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is urging residents to protect themselves and practice fire safety in their communities after an unusually high number of fire fatalities in January.“Practicing fire safety—from testing your smoke alarms to preparing an emergency escape plan with... Read More.

Unsung Heroes – a new Exhibition Opening March 3 at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield

Monday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

Anna Heistad. Minnie Vautrin. Thomas Jones. Three ordinary people who did extraordinary things in service of their fellow man, each of whom history has largely forgotten. These “unsung heroes” will be profiled in a new exhibition set to open at the Illinois State Museum... Read More.

RLC Taxidermy students complete projects

Monday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

INA, Ill. (Feb. 2, 2018) - Taxidermy class instructor Fred Lawrence, LEFT, assists Matthew Smith, RIGHT, of Norris City with his bobcat project. Smith was one of eight students enrolled in the class this spring. All eight students completed at... Read More.

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Homecoming Celebrated at WVC

Monday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

Photo Caption: WVC Homecoming Court 2018 was presented during halftime of the WVC-Lake Land men’s game on Saturday, February 3. Pictured, left to right: First Runners-Up: Dana Fancher and Ryan O’Connell; Homecoming Queen 2017 Faith Trimble; Homecoming Queen 2018 Christy Haase and Homecoming... Read More.