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Carmi man arrested Monday after altercation at McDonalds

Tuesday, December 19 by Jc Tinsley

Monday afternoon, 21 year old Alexander Effinger of Carmi was arrested by Carmi Police at McDonalds on charges of aggravated battery, disorderly conduct, and criminal trespass. Effinger was taken into custody at 2:48 pm and transported to the White County Jail, where he... Read More.

Illinois opts in to FirstNet advanced communications network

Tuesday, December 19 by Jc Tinsley

A new partnership between Illinois and FirstNet will ensure that the lifesaving advantages of enhanced wireless broadband technology are available to public safety personnel statewide, Gov. Bruce Rauner announced today.“Communication is a life or death proposition in emergencies. Opting in to FirstNet’s dedicated network... Read More.

Christopher Ballard, M.D., named on Immunization Honor Roll

Tuesday, December 19 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital has partnered with Telligen Quality Innovation Network – Quality Improvement Organization (Telligen QIN-QIO) to reduce the rate of influenza and pneumonia among patients. Christopher Ballard, M.D. of Horizon Healthcare was recently named on the 2016-2017 Immunization Honor Roll for reaching... Read More.

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CWC Unit 5 Board approves tax levy

Tuesday, December 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi-White County Unit 5 school board met Monday night for their December meeting.The 2017 tax levy was approved. It will be extended in the summer of 2018 and they will spend the money during the 2018-19 school year beginning July first.The board accepted... Read More.

Make it Home for the Holidays: Drive Sober, Buckle Up

Tuesday, December 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies throughout the state are working together to ensure motorists drive sober and buckle up this holiday season. Beginning Dec. 18 through Jan. 2, more than 150 police and sheriff’s departments will... Read More.

Carmi Police arrest two; investigate burglaries over weekend

Tuesday, December 19 by Jc Tinsley

Friday morning, Carmi Police arrested 34 year old Jennifer Adcock of Carmi following a traffic stop on Fifth Street. Adcock was seen driving just after 11 am, and was known to be wanted on a warrant for attempting to buy methamphetamine precursors.After Adcock... Read More.

Kiwanis and Key Club goes to Brownsville

Monday, December 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis Club joined by members of the CWCHS Key Club entertained students and staff of Brownsville School for the annual Christmas program. Prior to the program, the school graciously hosted the Kiwanis and Key Clubbers to a meal.Following that the group... Read More.

Governor announces effort to assist residents facing housing crisis

Monday, December 18 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today announced an upcoming job and resource fair intended to assist those who are being displaced from a federal housing project in Cairo.The fair is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 10, 2018, at the... Read More.

IDNR Conservation Police Issue More Than 1,800 Citations and Warnings to Violators During Illinois’ Busiest Hunting Season

Monday, December 18 by Jc Tinsley

While firearm deer hunters in Illinois took more than 80,000 deer during the state’s busiest hunting season, Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Conservation Police report just four hunting-related accidents were reported, three of them involving injuries resulting from tree stand falls.At the same... Read More.

Pepsi MidAmerica – a company ‘Born, Built, Grown’ in Illinois – unveils Bicentennial Pepsi can

Monday, December 18 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today joined Pepsi MidAmerica COO John Rains to unveil the limited edition Illinois Bicentennial Pepsi can and pop open the first edition to come off the production line.The commemorative can will be immediately available at stores and markets in the Pepsi... Read More.