Local News

Severin Announces DCEO Grant Funding for Local Sewer Improvements

Tuesday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) announced this week that he has been notified by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity that more than $1.9 million in grant funds will be released to four communities in the 117th District.“I am pleased to pass... Read More.

Rauner Administration Calls on Comptroller Mendoza to Stop Cutting Payments to State’s Most Vulnerable

Tuesday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Rauner Administration today called on Comptroller Susana Mendoza to reverse her disturbing decision to cut payments to social service organizations serving our state’s most vulnerable residents.“Hardship payments” are high-priority payments that executive branch agencies routinely send to the Office of the Comptroller to... Read More.

Carmi man convicted of theft Monday

Tuesday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court on Monday, 31 year old Andrew McCauley of Carmi was sentenced to three years in prison on a charge of theft according to States Attorney Denton Aud.Following incarceration, McCauley will be under mandatory supervised release for one year, and... Read More.

Cast of Oz “Over the Rainbow” about opening night at RLC

Tuesday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

The cast and crew of Rend Lake College are inviting the community to travel with them down the Yellow Brick Road next month during the 2017 Spring Musical “The Wizard of Oz.” Tickets are on sale now with opening night set for 7 p.m.... Read More.

CWCHS Board of Education continues to integrate technology in classrooms

Tuesday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

There was much discussion at Monday’s Carmi-White County School Board meeting about the exploring of ways to effectively integrate current and emerging technologies into curriculum and instruction to promote student learning, increase learning opportunities and encourage the use of different teaching methods. A lot... Read More.

ASHLY STILLWELL IS RECIPIENT OF BILLIE AND EMIL TYLER TRUST SCHOLARSHIP

Tuesday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

Ashly Stillwell has the honor of being the recipient of the Billie and Emil Tyler Trust Scholarship which was recently awarded at Wabash Valley College. Ashly, of Princeton, IN, is a graduate of Glenbard West High School. She is married to Andrew Stillwell. Ashly... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department opens two investigations; make warrant arrest

Monday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

Saturday afternoon, the White County Sheriff’s Department recovered a generator that had been reported stolen to the Carmi Police Department. Brad Gates reported he had discovered the generator concealed on his property in a wooded area. Later Saturday, the Sheriff’s Department received a call about... Read More.

Carmi Police arrest two over weekend

Monday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

30 year old Caitlin Williams of Carmi surrendered at the Carmi Police Department Friday night on a White County warrant for theft under $500. Williams was taken into custody at 11:08 pm and was later released after posting a $150 bond.Sunday afternoon,... Read More.

Carmi Chamber of Commerce Radio Auction Set for March 25

Monday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce Radio Auction is set for Saturday, March 25 on WRUL 97.3 FM, with the air time being donated by The Original Company. A number of items will be available for auction with all proceeds going to the Chamber of... Read More.

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Frerichs Announces Online Auction of Unclaimed Property

Monday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

Collectible coins, paper money, watches and camera equipment are among the nearly 500 items worth approximately $32,000 to be auctioned online March 27-31. “For most people, it is difficult to believe that they might have overlooked an investment account or forgot an item in a... Read More.