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Illinois Lawmakers approve StopGap Budget

Thursday, June 30 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois lawmakers averted a shutdown of schools and avoided further uncertainty in government operations with a partial budget deal that funds education for a year and other areas for six months. The Illinois Legislature passed a package of bills Thursday to... Read More.

Chief Carter reminds residents to have a safe 4th of July

Thursday, June 30 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Chief of Police Jason Carter would like to remind residents that fireworks are dangerous and could cause serious injury and death. Carter also adds that most fireworks are illegal in Illinois. A good rule of thumb is if a product is labeled as a... Read More.

Traffic pattern announced for July 4 fireworks at White County Fairgrounds

Thursday, June 30 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Chief of Police Jason Carter announced the traffic pattern for this year’s fireworks display, which is set for Monday night, July 4 around 9pm. The pattern will essentially be the same as years past. Carter said at 8:45pm, the set traffic patterns will... Read More.

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USDA: Submit Your Common Acreage Information Just Once

Thursday, June 30 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) requires farmers and ranchers participating in our programs to submit an annual report on all cropland use on their farms. Crop insurance agents for providers approved by the USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) also... Read More.

West Richland Center Hosts Chamber’s Business After Hours & Open House

Thursday, June 30 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges West Richland Center in Noble hosted the Olney and Richland County Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21. During the open house, the public learned more about IECC’s technical programs and toured the... Read More.

Practical Nursing graduates a dozen from RLC program

Thursday, June 30 by Jc Tinsley

A dozen Rend Lake College Practical Nursing students celebrated the end of their year-long journey Wednesday afternoon during a pinning ceremony in the Private Dining Area on campus. Opening the ceremony was Betty Jo Herbert, Director of Nursing, who said, "Thank you all for being... Read More.

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Carmi Police make two arrests

Thursday, June 30 by Jc Tinsley

Following a traffic stop on Wednesday night, the Carmi Police Department arrested 35 year old Russell Wardrip of Carmi for improper use of registration. Wardrip was stopped on Robinson Street at 10:24pm. He is being held at the White County Jail on a... Read More.

Two bodies found in Mt. Carmel home on Wednesday

Thursday, June 30 by Jc Tinsley

Two Mt. Carmel residents were found dead in their home on Wednesday, according to the Mt. Carmel Police Department. Authorities announced that a 55 year old man and 62 year old woman were found in the residence in the 900 block of West Third Street... Read More.

Local Archers Shoot Well at S3DA State and National Competitions in June

Wednesday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

It's been a busy month for archers in Southern Illinois. The first ever Illinois S3DA State Tournament was held June 11th and 12th at the SI Archery Club with 47 participants. Over $100,000 worth of scholarships were available at the shoot. Kids came from as far as... Read More.

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Illinois State Police conduct ACE patrol in Hamilton County

Wednesday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 has released the results of an Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement patrol conducted on Friday in Hamilton County. Two DUI arrests were made and seven citations were issued, including one for the driver not having a valid license and one seatbelt violation. ... Read More.

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Illinois Lawmakers approve StopGap Budget

Chief Carter reminds residents to have a safe 4th of July

Traffic pattern announced for July 4 fireworks at White County Fairgrounds

USDA: Submit Your Common Acreage Information Just Once

West Richland Center Hosts Chamber’s Business After Hours & Open House

Practical Nursing graduates a dozen from RLC program

Carmi Police make two arrests

Two bodies found in Mt. Carmel home on Wednesday

Local Archers Shoot Well at S3DA State and National Competitions in June

Illinois State Police conduct ACE patrol in Hamilton County

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