Local News

White County Historical Society Preserving History

Wednesday, June 19 by Jc Tinsley

White County Historical SocietyWhite County Historical Society wants your help preserving our history in photographs. Photos taken in White County are welcome and will be used for a photo book fundraiser for the Society. We are asking for photos at least 15 years old.You... Read More.

County Fairs Coming Up

Wednesday, June 19 by Jc Tinsley

County Fairs Well, it’s that time of year again….time to be thinking about county fairs which will be getting underway throughout Southeastern Illinois early next month.The Wayne County Fair in Fairfield will run from July 5 through the 13, while the Richland County Fair in... Read More.

Crossville Man Busted on Mini Bike

Wednesday, June 19 by Jc Tinsley

Crossville Bust A Crossville man was arrested around 7:15 Monday evening after officers caught him driving, knowing his license was suspended.Paul M. Smith, 35 was stopped at the intersection of First and Hamill Streets while riding a mini-bike on the roadway.Along with the driving while... Read More.

CWC Unit Five School Board Closed Session Results

Wednesday, June 19 by Jc Tinsley

Unit Five Close Session Results The Carmi White County Unit Five School Board covered several items, mainly related to employment following it’s closed session held Monday night after the regular school board meeting.Rhett Vaughan was employed as special ed teacher at Brownsville Attendance Center; Todd... Read More.

Hamilton County Board Met Tuesday

Wednesday, June 19 by Jc Tinsley

HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD Mcleansboro Mayor Dick Deitz and city council member Tom Maulding attended the meeting to discus the central dispatch agreement and reimbursement with the county. They offered the county a three year deal for $36,000 per year, up from the $25,000 Mcleansboro has... Read More.

Oil, Gas and Fireworks Top Carmi Council Meeting

Wednesday, June 19 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi City CouncilOil, gas and fireworks were the main topics covered by the Carmi City Council Tuesday night.Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard asked the council to approve a resolution in support of the local oil and gas industry after explaining the importance of the industry... Read More.

WVC Radio/TV Department Offers Options

Tuesday, June 18 by Jc Tinsley

WVC RADIO/TV DEPARTMENT OFFERS SEVERAL DEGREE OPTIONSMt. Carmel, IL – Wabash Valley College now offers several degree options for students interested in careers in radio, TV, social media, sports, music, and more. The Radio/TV & Digital Media Program is a two-year degree program for... Read More.

Shimkus Staff In Area Next Week

Tuesday, June 18 by Jc Tinsley

Shimkus Sending Staff to McLeansboro, Grayville Next WeekHarrisburg, Illinois – An aide to Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) will be available in Hamilton County and White County next week to assist area constituents with any problems they may be having with federal government agencies.On... Read More.

FMH Announces Grayville Med Clinic Accreditation

Tuesday, June 18 by Jc Tinsley

FMH Horizon Healthcare Grayville Medical Clinic Achieves Exemplary Provider Accreditation from The Compliance Team Recently, Horizon Healthcare Grayville Medical Clinic was surveyed by The Compliance Team Inc. on behalf of CMS. CMS is The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. CMS conducts their own survey... Read More.

League of Arts Presenting Wizard of Oz

Tuesday, June 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi League of Arts Presents “The Wizard of Oz”Follow the yellow brick road to the CWCHS auditorium this weekend to see Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman, and Cowardly Lion defeat the Wicked Witch of the West as the Carmi League of Arts presents the beloved... Read More.