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White County Farm Bureau: Join “Rethinking Phosphorus Management” Webinars This Month

Friday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) checkoff program along with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association (IFCA) and Illinois Certified Crop Advisers (ILCCA) are hosting free webinars this month focused on the latest research and management of phosphorus.“Rethinking Phosphorus Management” consists of three soybean checkoff-funded... Read More.

SIC Students Win Scholarships at SIUC Accounting Challenge

Friday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College accounting students had an opportunity to win scholarship money from Southern Illinois University Carbondale during their 18th annual Accounting Challenge for high school students as well as community college transfers.Out of the four scholarships given by SIUC to community college students,... Read More.

White County Relay for Life upcoming event schedule

Friday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

The FAMILY OF FIGHTERS still have the COOKIN’ FOR A CURE COOKBOOKS available for purchase for $15. Contact Angie Lueke (618-383-2325) or Diana Gilpin (618-384-7131) to get yours today! Cookbooks will be available for purchase at the Dodgeball Tournament, Diggin for a Cure and... Read More.

WISBDC offers Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Program

Friday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

Etsy and the Workforce & Illinois Small Business Development Center (WISBDC) at Southeastern Illinois College are launching an Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Program. This free innovative program will provide micro-business training to underemployed, low-income adults with existing creative skills, to sell their product to new markets.... Read More.

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Foundation “Careers in Healthcare” Scholarship Applications Now Available

Friday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Foundation "Careers in Healthcare" Scholarship applications are now available to graduating seniors from Hamilton County Senior High, Carmi-White County High School, and Norris City- Omaha- Enfield High School.$1,000 scholarships will be offered to a minimum of one graduating senior pursing a... Read More.

Carmi Chamber of Commerce welcomes new member

Friday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

During the March meeting on the Carmi Chamber of Commerce on Thursday evening, the Chamber welcomed Carmi Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center as a new member. A ribbon cutting is planned for April 4.In addition, the board was updated on the Radio Auction, scheduled... Read More.

Rotary hears from Guardian Center’s Sheryl Woodham about upcoming fundraiser

Friday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

Sheryl Woodham addresses the Carmi Rotary at Thursday's meeting. Photo Credit: Kenneth Dwain Harrelson At Thursday’s Rotary meeting, Sheryl Woodham of the Guardian Center was the guest speaker. She told the Rotarians that the organization serves children in Edwards, Crawford, Gallatin, Lawrence, Richland, Saline,... Read More.

SIC Archery Team Gives Back

Friday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

SIC archery national champ, Alli Armstrong, with Coach Archie Blair (left), presents a check to David Port for the SIC Foundation. Alli Armstrong, a student at Southeastern Illinois College and member of its national championship archery team, presents a check for $2,000 to SIC... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Police Department arrests 3/03-3/09

Friday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

03/03/2016 Mt. Carmel Police arrested 53 year old Michael T. Brown of Mt. Carmel and charged him with domestic battery. According to the complainant, Brown threw her to the ground causing minor injuries. Wabash General EMS was notified and she was treated on scene. Police located Brown... Read More.

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Carmi Kiwanis Club Deals with Resignation of David Port from Officer Rank; Discusses Lions Club Lawsuit

Thursday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

At Wednesday’s board meeting of the Carmi Kiwanis Club, officers and board members were forced to address the issue of the loss of David Port as not only a member, but more importantly an officer in line for the organization’s presidency in a matter... Read More.