Local News

Carmi-White County wins SIC Business Skills competition

Wednesday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi- White County High School is the high overall winner for the high school business skills competition at Southeastern Illinois College. The event, held Feb. 25, included six categories for individual students to compete with their peers from other SIC district high schools. Those... Read More.

Righter opposes legislation that neglects funding for EIU, other universities

Wednesday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

Springfield, IL – Calling it “more political games,” State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) voted against Senate Bill 2043, a measure that leaves out state funding for four-year universities.“This legislation is not the right thing to do,” Righter said. “We have an opportunity to do... Read More.

Righter: The time is now to fully fund our schools

Wednesday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

Springfield, IL – A vocal proponent of fully funding the Foundation Level for public grade schools and high schools, State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) says it is refreshing to have Gov. Rauner support the effort as well. The Governor called for fully funding the... Read More.

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Broadway Voices to be Performed by SIC Concert Choir March 8

Wednesday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

Musical favorites will be featured in the Broadway Voices concert performed by Southeastern Illinois College’s Concert Choir on Tuesday, March 8 at 7 p.m. in the Harry L. Crisp Conference Center Lecture Hall B126 at the college’s main campus located east of Harrisburg. This... Read More.

Carmi City Council breezes through first meeting in March

Wednesday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met for the first time in March on Tuesday evening, and quickly moved through the published agenda.First up, two revolving loan requests were heard by the Council. Derek Keller asked for a $20,000 loan from the City to jumpstart his... Read More.

Girl Scouts Celebrate 104th Anniversary, March 6-12

Tuesday, March 1 by Jc Tinsley

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois will join nearly 3 million Girl Scouts throughout America in celebrating the 104th Anniversary of Girl Scouting March 6-12.Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois will celebrate the 104th anniversary by participating in a variety of local activities and events. Girl... Read More.

Shimkus Backs Pro-Gun Measures

Tuesday, March 1 by Jc Tinsley

WASHINGTON – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15), who holds a lifetime A rating from the National Rifle Association, voted today for several legislative measures to support and defend Americans’ 2nd Amendment rights.“Too often the federal government gets involved in our lives in ways it... Read More.

MCPD arrests 2/24-2/29

Tuesday, March 1 by Jc Tinsley

02/29/2016 Mt. Carmel Police arrested 37 year old Christina L. Funkhouser of O'Fallon, Missouri after she was observed at an apartment complex located at 9th and Oak Street. The arresting officer knew Funkhouser was wanted on Wabash County warrant. Funkhouser was transported to the Wabash County Jail where she... Read More.

Donations still sought for new concession stand at Bradshaw Park

Tuesday, March 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Recreational Summer League is continuing to accept donations for the building of a new concession stand that will include equipment storage and handicap bathrooms.We would like to thank the following who have generously donated to help fund this project through financial... Read More.

Spring Baskets to be raffled March 18th at the White County Senior Citizen’s Center

Tuesday, March 1 by Jc Tinsley

First Bank, First Insurance, and Southern Illinois Title employees created eight Spring Baskets to be raffled at the Senior Citizens Center on Friday, March 18th, in downtown Carmi. Funds from the raffle will be used towards their recently purchased new van used for... Read More.