Local News

Mt. Carmel woman rescued from river Monday morning

Tuesday, October 24 by Jc Tinsley

Monday morning, Wabash County first responders were called to the Wabash River Bridge following a report of a woman jumping into the river.When officers arrived at 11:38 am, they were able to see the subject floating down the river. Mt. Carmel Fire Water Rescue... Read More.

IL Department on Aging Assists Seniors for Medicare Open Enrollment

Tuesday, October 24 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department on Aging’s (IDoA) Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is reminding seniors of the free counseling assistance available to Medicare-eligible individuals and their caregivers during Medicare Open Enrollment occurring October 15th through December 7th.With over 300 SHIP offices across Illinois, the agency... Read More.

Gov. Rauner continues Built in Illinois tour

Tuesday, October 24 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today continued his Built in Illinois tour with a visit to Nucor Steel, an award-winning national leader in steel production. Nucor’s leaders are deciding between Illinois or Ohio for an expansion of existing merchant bar operations.The governor was joined by House... Read More.

Carmi woman surrenders on Hamilton County warrant

Tuesday, October 24 by Jc Tinsley

At 9:15 pm Monday, 34 year old Jennifer Adcock of Carmi surrendered at the Carmi Police Department on a Hamilton County warrant for failure to appear on a methamphetamine possession charge. Adcock was turned over to White County Jail personnel, and was later... Read More.

Carmi woman sent to hospital following Monday afternoon accident

Tuesday, October 24 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police responded to an accident scene Monday afternoon that sent a Carmi woman to an Evansville hospital.According to the crash report, at 4:25 pm Carolyn Hanks was westbound on Kerney Street, when she did not stop at the stop sign at Plum Street... Read More.

Three Carmi residents sentenced in White County Court on Monday

Tuesday, October 24 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court on Monday, three individuals were sentenced to Illinois Department of Corrections custody according to States Attorney Denton Aud.In the morning court session, 29 year old Hannah Newman was sentenced to three years in prison and two years of mandatory... Read More.

CWC Jr/Sr High to hold parent-teacher conferences Thursday

Tuesday, October 24 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi-White County Jr/Sr High School will hold Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday, October 26, 2017 from 3:30 to 6:30 pm. The High School Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held in McDougal-Evers Gymnasium. The Jr High School Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held in the small gymnasiumConferences will... Read More.

SIC/RLC Vet Assistant Program returns to Carmi in January

Tuesday, October 24 by Jc Tinsley

When Southeastern Illinois College and Rend Lake College teamed up to offer a single semester veterinary assistant program in August, they did not anticipate the high level of interest it would generate.Originally, the program was slated to run for a single semester once every... Read More.

Grayville City Council approves payments on water line and water well projects

Tuesday, October 24 by Jc Tinsley

The Grayville City Council met Monday night for their final regular meeting of October. A purchase order for four new tires for the gas department truck was approved. S & K Repairs provided the low bid of $788.04 that was approved unanimously.Mayor Joe Bisch... Read More.

40th Annual Heritage Festival at SIC Nov. 4 and 5

Monday, October 23 by Jc Tinsley

The 40th annual Heritage Festival at Southeastern Illinois College will be held Saturday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The festival focuses on locally handcrafted items and delicious food.More than 100 vendors will have... Read More.