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Wardrip Arrested Tuesday Evening; In Court Wednesday Morning

Wednesday, July 10 by Jc Tinsley

38 year old Russell Wardrip of Third Street in Carmi was in court Wednesday morning following his arrest late Tuesday evening. Wardrip was picked up on Fairground Road at a quarter before midnight on a misdemeanor warrant arrest for theft of less than $500. ... Read More.

White County Board Meeting Goes to the Dogs Tuesday Night; Puckett on Vacation

Tuesday, July 9 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board Meeting went to the dogs Tuesday night and County Board Chairman Don Puckett may have been miles away on vacation, yet he remained very much a topic of conversation. The visitors portion of the meeting was as long as every... Read More.

Buckman Working His Last Day as City Supervisor Wednesday

Tuesday, July 9 by Jc Tinsley

After 36 years including the last decade as City Supervisor, Mike Buckman is working his last day today. Due to an early retirement, Buckman will remain an employee into February of 2020, but will serve in more of a consultant capacity after Wednesday. He... Read More.

Carmi American Legion Post 224 Draws (3) seed for upcoming District 24 Tourney

Tuesday, July 9 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi American Legion Post 224 learned it’s District Tournament Draw Tuesday afternoon. Coach Pat Stewart’s team drew the 3 seed and will face off against 2 seed Fairfield this Saturday at 3pm. The winner will move on to a Monday afternoon matchup at 5pm. ... Read More.

White County 4H Show – General Projects Results

Tuesday, July 9 by Jc Tinsley

The busiest day of the year in the world of White County 4-H began at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9 at the White County Fairgrounds. Members brought in their general projects for conference-style judging. Members have worked a full year on everything from... Read More.

White County Fair seeking Little Miss, Jr Miss and Queen Contestants

Tuesday, July 9 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Fair comes to Carmi August 5th through 10th and the first order of business is to crown a new Queen. Hannah Sailer, former White County Fair Queen is now the coordinator and is now welcoming contestants. The pageant will be held... Read More.

Local Pharmacist and Business Owner Andy Gee Weighs in on New State Program Aiming to Help

Tuesday, July 9 by Jc Tinsley

A new state program will provide up to $10 million to help independent pharmacies that serve Medicaid customers in small communities. The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services is launching the Critical Access Care Pharmacy Program. State Sen. Andy Manar, D-Bunker Hill, who has been... Read More.

Chamber of Carmi gets a New Executive Director

Tuesday, July 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce officially has a new Executive Director. Chamber president Justin Dartt announced Monday afternoon that Shana Northcott, a born and raised native of Carmi has accepted the role. Northcott has spent the last 3 decades serving as a District Probation... Read More.

City of Grayville Meeting Recap 7-8-19

Tuesday, July 9 by Jc Tinsley

The City of Grayville is getting its own mini excavator, is exploring putting fencing around it’s City Dumpster, and will have it’s three water wells sanitized. That and other news came out of Monday night’s regular City Council meeting. To kick things off, Jim... Read More.

Big Ticket Thefts Reported over the Weekend to Sheriff’s Authorities

Monday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

White County Sheriff’s authorities have received two fresh accounts of theft from over the weekend. Late Saturday afternoon, rural Grayville resident Teresa Garman notified Sheriff’s authorities that sometime between June 30th and July 6th, she believes someone forced entry to a shed at her... Read More.