Local News

Oil Spill Reported Saturday

Tuesday, January 8 by Jc Tinsley

Oil Spill Reported Saturday Local authorities responded to a reported oil spill early Saturday morning.According to the White County Sheriff’s Department incident report, Deputy Sheriff Randy Graves was notified of the spill around 5:30 Saturday morning.Graves located the spill, which apparently began at 1500 East... Read More.

Busy Meeting for Norris City Village Board

Tuesday, January 8 by Jc Tinsley

Busy Meeting for Norris City Village Board The one hour and 20 minute meeting was highlighted by a discussion of the proposed changes for non-emergency dispatch services for the village. Mayor Roy Kissell said he and mayors Tom Harbour of Enfield and Joe Bisch of... Read More.

Carmi-White County Basketball Invitational Next Week

Monday, January 7 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi White County Invitational Coming UpThe 40th Annual Carmi-White County Invitational Tournament will be held on January 14, 16, 18, and 19, 2018. The participating teams are Carmi-White County, Fairfield, Harrisburg, Mt. Carmel, Edwards County and Mt. Vernon, IN. This will be a six-team... Read More.

Bulldogs Fall to Eldorado Friday Night

Monday, January 7 by Jc Tinsley

Adam Phelps and Ethan Mahon combined for 37 points Friday night, but the Bulldog basketball team fell 56-48 at home to Eldorado.Phelps had 21 and Mahon 16 for Kevin Wolff's Bulldogs, who are now 3-9 overall and 1-2 in Black Diamond Conference East play.Ty... Read More.

Matter of Balance Program for Seniors

Monday, January 7 by Jc Tinsley

“A Matter of Balance” Program for Senior AdultsMany older adults experience a fear of falling. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. To address this concern, Fairfield Memorial Hospital... Read More.

County Board Meets This Week

Monday, January 7 by Jc Tinsley

County Board Meeting TuesdayThe White County Board will meet for the first time this new year at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the upstairs courtroom of the White County Courthouse.This may be the first meeting of the county board in several months that some type... Read More.

Annual Farm Bureau Meeting Coming Up

Monday, January 7 by Jc Tinsley

Farm Bureau Annual Meeting The 98th Annual Meeting of the White County Farm Bureau will be held Friday, January 18, 2019 beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Farm Bureau Building, 304 E Robinson Street in Carmi, IL. The business meeting will include reports from the President and the Manager, financial... Read More.

Coal Mine Fatality Reported

Monday, January 7 by Jc Tinsley

Coal Mine Fatality Reported A Hamilton County Coal Miner died early Sunday morning following a freak accident at Hamilton County Coal, near Dahlgren.S & L Industries reported John Ditterline was fatally injured when he was caught between a material door and the rib while trying... Read More.

Harrisburg Man Dead After Tractor/Semi Crash

Monday, January 7 by Jc Tinsley

Harrisburg Man Dies After Semi Hits TractorA semi truck failing to reduce speed caused the death of a Harrisburg, Illinois man Sunday after a crash on U.S.45, just north of Harrisburg.According to Illinois State Police, Raymond G. Bowles, 60, Harrisburg was driving a farm... Read More.

Miss White County Speaks to Kiwanis

Friday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

Miss White County Speaks to Kiwanis ClubAt their January 3, 2019 meeting, the Carmi Kiwanis Club heard from Miss White County Fair Sidney Bingman. Bingman spoke to the club about domestic violence - her platform during her reign.A victim herself, Bingman told the club... Read More.