Local News

MCPD arrest report 7/19-7/22

Friday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 07/22/2016-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 53 year old Roger D. Dardeen of Mt. Carmel after he was stopped in the 200 block of... Read More.

Willa Hubele addresses Rotary at Thursday’s meeting

Friday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Rotary club held its weekly meeting on Thursday and had a large crowd for the event.Willa Hubele was the day’s guest speaker, as she told the club that she was there representing the Southeastern Illinois Pastoral Counselling Association. Her role with that... Read More.

New Owner of Carmi McDonalds Restaurant Serves Up Smiles at Kiwanis

Thursday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

Story and photo courtesy of Toby Brown.John Moreland started his professional career in the Air Force. He wanted to honor his father, who had lost his life as a fighter pilot in World War II. It’s safe to say Pops would be beaming now over... Read More.

Rend Lake College Spring 2016 Honors Lists

Thursday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College is pleased to announce 417 students have made the President’s and Vice Presidents’ lists of academic honors for the Spring 2016 semester.The lists include 170 individuals named to the President’s List. Those students earned a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) during... Read More.

NCOE Board gets ready for coming school year

Thursday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

The NCOE Board of Education met last evening and prepared for the 2016-17 school year. The Board accepted the resignations of Kellyn Sirach as Booth Jr. High Language Arts teacher, from Jayme Cowling, NCO first grade teacher and from Cliff Karnes as high school... Read More.

Carmi man arrested after violent threats; resisting arrest

Thursday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is facing a list of charges after making violent threats against several people and fighting Carmi police officers on Wednesday.39 year old Jason C Williams is currently housed in the White County Jail without bail awaiting a court hearing. Williams... Read More.

White County EMA receives grant from state agency

Wednesday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

White County’s Emergency Management Agency is getting a shot in the arm as the recipient of one of 120 grants announced Tuesday by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.White County will receive $14,197.65 as part of $4 million dollars awarded by the state agency. The... Read More.

Illinois Department of Public Health Safety Tips for Heat

Wednesday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

With high temperatures expected over the next couple of days, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. is urging Illinoisans to take preventive actions to avoid heat-related illness like heat exhaustion and heat stroke. “High heat and humidity can lead to... Read More.

CWCHS alum Winters named to All-America Softball Team for WVC

Wednesday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College is pleased to announce that two athletes have been named to the 2016 NJCAA Division I All-America Teams. All-America selections are made by the NJCAA Division I Softball and NJCAA Division I Baseball Committees.Selected to the Third Team All-America Softball... Read More.

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Stay Informed Through “IDOT in Motion”

Wednesday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

With construction season in full swing this summer, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) encourages you to sign up for the “IDOT in Motion” email subscription service to stay informed about projects in your area. “We are constantly striving to better connect with you, our... Read More.