Local News

Shimkus issues statement on closure of Carmi coal mine

Monday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after learning that Pattiki mine outside Carmi will close:“With every mine closure, EPA’s War on Coal inflicts more pain on coal producing areas of our country. Each new anti-coal rule and regulation rolled out by... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department investigates domestic violence cases

Monday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

32 year old Jeremiah Burnett of Crossville turned himself into the White County Sheriff’s Department Saturday at 12:35 pm on a White County warrant. Burnett was processed by Jail staff, and released after posting a $2000 bond.Just after 1pm Saturday, Sheriff’s deputies arrested... Read More.

Carmi Police make three arrests over weekend

Monday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 34 year old Misty Escoto Aponite of Carmi on a White County body attachment warrant after a traffic stop in the Walmart parking lot. Aponite was taken into custody at 10:33 am Sunday and taken to the White County Jail. She... Read More.

The Rec at RLC bringing back Winter Hitting League

Monday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

Back by popular demand, the Winter Hitting League is returning to The Rec at Rend Lake College this December to help baseball athletes improve in the off-season.This year, the league will feature two age divisions: an 8 to 10-year-old division and an 11 to... Read More.

DAR celebrating Constitution Week in Carmi

Monday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

Present for the signing with Mayor Pollard were Wabash Chapter members: Marjorie Brown, Vice Regent, Juanita Harris, Constitution Chair, Cindy Conley, Historian, Barbara Karger, Registrar, Debbie Hoskins, Regent and Linda Williams, Member. Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard signed the 2016 Proclamation for Constitution Week (September 17-23)... Read More.

ISP District 19 to Conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols

Monday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced District 19 Troopers will conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) in Wabash, Edwards, Saline, and Gallatin Counties during the latter part of September.OREPs allow the ISP to target an area with saturation patrols... Read More.

LEAP Alert issued for missing Edwardsville children

Monday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

If you have any information please CALL Madison County Sheriff's Office at 618-692-4433 or 911Victim: Katherine Elizabeth Derleth Name: Katherine Elizabeth Derleth Eye Color: BrownHair Color: Brown Age: 13 Year(s) oldEthnicity: White Weight: 95 LbsGender: Female Height: 4 feet and 8 inchesIdentity Features: 3 Birthmarks on her right kneeClothing Features: No Information Provided... Read More.

One-Room School holds Open House after upgrades

Monday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

Twenty years in the making. It was September, 1996, when the One-Room School, Inc. completed its relocation of the former Rudolph School to its permanent location on East Robinson Street in Carmi. The Trustees of the School determined after 20 years, it was... Read More.

Pepsi Mid-America Donates Truck to SIC Diesel Tech Program

Monday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

Pepsi MidAmerica has donated a truck to Southeastern Illinois College for use in the diesel technology program. Ralph Boots, diesel technology instructor at SIC, said the truck will be used for training current and future diesel tech students in different areas, such as diesel... Read More.

Limited Number of Campsites Available for Halloween Fun at Burrell’s Woods

Friday, September 16 by Jc Tinsley

On October 21-22 the City of Carmi, in conjunction with the Carmi Chamber of Commerce, will be hosting a Halloween Weekend at Burrell’s Woods.On October 21, those camping will be encouraged to decorate their campsites with a fall theme. “We do ask that the... Read More.