Local News

Farm Bureau Hosts 98th Annual Meeting

Monday, January 21 by Jc Tinsley

Farm Bureau Hosts 98th Annual MeetingThe annual meeting of the White County Farm Bureau, held on Friday, January 18, marked the 98th annual gathering of the membership.Larry Beck, President of the White County Farm Bureau, welcomed around 80 members and guests to the meeting.The... Read More.

Indiana Man’s Death Apparent Suicide

Monday, January 21 by Jc Tinsley

Indiana Man’s Death Apparent Suicide Saturday morning was anything but routine for the White County Sheriff’s Department as shortly before 8:30, county dispatch received a call about a body laying on the ground, next to a vehicle on the Interstate 64 westbound on-ramp, south of... Read More.

Weather and Road Conditions Improving But Still Hazardous

Monday, January 21 by Jc Tinsley

Weather and road conditions It’s Martin Luther King Day, a federal holiday for many as banks, schools and government offices will be closed today.Those closings should help keep traffic down, which will be a good thing this morning as area roadways are still slick and... Read More.

Cold Weather Tips

Friday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

Cold Weather Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes Illinois American Water reminds homeowners of steps to take to prevent water damage from frozen and burst pipes.Mike Smyth, vice president of operations for Illinois American Water said, “Each winter, we face frigid temperatures across the state, which... Read More.

Lincoln Library to Honor JFK

Friday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum honors the life of John F. Kennedy through photographs SPRINGFIELD – An exhibition of photographs tracing John F. Kennedy’s private life and public trajectory opens at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum on Feb. 15. Some are iconic images... Read More.

Productive Meeting For NCOE School Board

Friday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

Productive Meeting For NCOE School BoardThe NCOE Board of Education held their monthly meeting on Wednesday evening in the Superintendent’s office. The meeting was brief with a short agenda.The minutes and the bills for the month were approved as presented.During the Treasurer’s Report,... Read More.

Three Hamilton County Men Going to Prison

Friday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

Three Hamilton County Men Going to Prison Christopher J. Green, 39, of McLeansboro plead to Residential Arson, Class 1 Felony. He will serve 7 years in Department of Corrections and serve 2 years on M.S.R. (parole) after he is released from custody. The defendant partially... Read More.

Rotarians Learn About Taekwondo

Friday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Rotary Club meetingThe Carmi Rotary club had two speakers on hand for their Thursday meeting. First up was Tyler Adams. Tyler is a sixth grader at Washington Attendance Center and was on hand to discuss an upcoming event at the Carmi Taekwondo Center.Tyler... Read More.

Cardinal Caravan Coming This Weekend

Friday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

Cardinal Caravan Coming This WeekendFans of the St. Louis Cardinals will have a chance to meet some of the players right here in the Tri-State.The Cardinals Caravan will make a stop at USI in the new year. On Sunday, January 20th the University of... Read More.

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Cloverbud Recruitment Underway

Thursday, January 17 by Jc Tinsley

Cloverbud Recruitment Interested in 4-H, but just a little too young, well, you may actually join 4-H as early as the age five.Younger prospective members of 4-H, ranging in age from five to seven can join the Cloverbuds. One must be 5 to 7 by... Read More.