Local News

Munger Named Deputy Governor

Monday, February 6 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner on Friday announced that former Illinois Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger has been named Deputy Governor, bringing a unique mix of business, human services and government experience to assist in addressing financial challenges facing the state and its nonprofit organizations.“Leslie’s vast business,... Read More.

White County Farm Bureau to offer concealed carry class

Monday, February 6 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Farm Bureau is pleased to offer our members an opportunity to obtain their certification to conceal and carry a firearm in Illinois.The training will be held on Saturday, February 18 and Saturday, March 11.Both training days will be held in the... Read More.

Carmi City Council meeting agenda for Tuesday, Feb. 7

Monday, February 6 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDACity of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street February 7, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call. Approve January 17, 2017Council Meeting Minutes For council consideration, discussion and possible approval: Resolution... Read More.

WADI offering scholarships for 2017-28 academic year

Friday, February 3 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Area Development Incorporated has seven scholarships available in the amount of $1150 each. The scholarships are used to pay tuition, books, and fees with the remainder to be released to the student for travel and living expenses. The scholarships are for individuals who... Read More.

Secretary of State Jesse White Pushes to Expand Organ/Tissue Donor Registry; 16- and 17-Year-Olds Could Become Donors

Friday, February 3 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State Jesse White initiated legislation that would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to register for the state’s First Person Consent Organ/Tissue Donor Registry when they receive their driver’s license or identification card. The legislation was introduced by state Sen. Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) and state... Read More.

New Scholarship Honors Memory of Long-Time SIC Instructor

Friday, February 3 by Jc Tinsley

A Trip from War-Torn Yugoslavia to Illinois Born in Yugoslavia in 1940, Frank Schneider experienced a tragic life at a young age. His small town of Krnjaja was inhabited predominantly by people of German extraction. Being of German origin, his father, Andrew Schneider, was... Read More.

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Carmi Rotary leans about new newspaper in town

Friday, February 3 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s Rotary meeting, Kent Armstrong introduced Patrick Seil and Steve Hartsock of the new Carmi Chronicle. The new paper is located in the Reppert Office Supply on Main Street. Patrick is partners with Jerry Reppert in S&R who publish papers. Patrick and Steve... Read More.

Early morning traffic stop leads to Carmi woman’s arrest

Friday, February 3 by Jc Tinsley

A traffic stop Friday morning by Carmi Police resulted in a Carmi woman being arrested on a Lawrence County warrant.Carmi officers pulled over a car at 2:14 am at the intersection of 2nd and Stewart Streets after disobeying a stop sign. The backseat... Read More.

State of Illinois, U of I System Launch ‘Smart State’ Partnership

Thursday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

The State of Illinois and University of Illinois System announced a new partnership today which advances Illinois as the nation’s premier ‘Smart State’, integrating next-generation technology to improve quality of life, grow the state’s economy and retain and attract residents.“Illinois is nationally recognized as... Read More.

Governor Announces IDVA receives $4.173 M Federal Funding

Thursday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA) has awarded the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) $4.173 million dollars to reimburse funds spent for the new water treatment facility at the Illinois Veterans’ Home in Quincy (IVHQ). The... Read More.