Local News

Ferrell Officially Breaks Ground on new Absher Family Health Center in Carmi

Tuesday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

Ferrell Hospital has broken ground and construction will start immediately on a new facility. The new facility will be 7,600 square feet (about 40% larger than their current location) and will include 15 exam rooms. Dr. Caleb Mitchell says the improvements will allow even... Read More.

Families across Illinois have more Food on their Table thanks to 4-H Youth

Tuesday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

Families across Illinois have more food on their table, and youth are leading the way. 4-H is investing in the next generation of food access leaders with a first round of Food Advocacy Grants aimed at helping youth become food advocates right in... Read More.

Grayville City Council Holds Public Hearing for Budget Monday, April 19

Tuesday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

Submitted for TOC News by Jeremy SmithThe Grayville City Council held a public hearing Monday night and approved the budget for fiscal year 2022. The city reports the General Fund at $875,645 in Revenues; $1,058,111.21 in Expenses, coming under at $182,466.21; and 29,000 towards... Read More.

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White County Sheriff’s Weekend Reports

Monday, April 19 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a field fire recently. Roger Mobley of Ridgway filed the report out of caution in case more fires happened in the area. The field, in the Herald area, was found ablaze Thursday and Mobley says... Read More.

Animal Control Officer and Alderman Set Story Straight Following Feral Cat Social Media Post

Monday, April 19 by Jc Tinsley

A social media post that went locally viral over the weekend has many in the community bent and wiggly about animal control. Local Erin Pennington lambasted city ACO (Animal Control Officer) Linda Aud after an interaction Saturday morning. In it, Pennington alleged Aud told... Read More.

CWCHS Football Falls to 0-5 Following Saturday Loss to Chester

Monday, April 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi White County varsity football team took another loss dropping to 0-5 on the season Saturday afternoon. The Chester Yellowjackets came to town and topped the Bulldogs 39-16. The home team led after 1, 8-7 but 19 unanswered in the 2nd quarter by... Read More.

White County CEO Trade Show Planned for Monday, April 26

Monday, April 19 by Jc Tinsley

Mark your calendar…a week from today, the best and brightest from Carmi White County and NCOE high schools will be in top form as the White County CEO Trade Show is scheduled for Monday, April 26th at Rice Motors. Katelyn Deig will be showing... Read More.

Busy Week Ahead for Local Government

Monday, April 19 by Jc Tinsley

A busy week of local government is ahead of us. It all gets underway this evening with a Grayville City Council public hearing tonight. The public hearing is in regards to the 2022 budget and will be followed by a special meeting to approve... Read More.

CoViD Cases Continue to Drop Locally

Monday, April 19 by Jc Tinsley

COVID cases continue to drop locally. Only 2 new cases in White County have been reported since Friday afternoon; those came yesterday in the form of a female in her 40’s and a male in his 40’s. That brings the total since the pandemic... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – The Guardian Center’s Sheryl Woodham

Friday, April 16 by Jc Tinsley

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc visits with Guardian Center Executive Director Sheryl Woodham to talk about the non profit organization, stats, it's mission, challenges and the upcoming fundraiser, "Boots, Bulls, and Country Music". Listen... Read More.