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Last Day to Register to Vote

Tuesday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

Last Day to Register to VoteToday, Tuesday, October 9th is the last day for voters in Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky to register to let their voice be heard in the November 6th general election.“We always want anyone who is eligible to vote to be... Read More.

4-H Week Continues Through Saturday

Monday, October 8 by Jc Tinsley

4-H Week Kicks Off Sunday For the 76th consecutive year, millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country will celebrate National 4-H Week through Saturday, Oct. 13. Locally, the week will conclude with the crowning of the Corn Day King and Queen from... Read More.

Carmi Township Meets Tuesday

Monday, October 8 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Township Mets Tuesday The Carmi Township Board will meet Tuesday for appears to be a fairly mundane agenda.The budget and tax levy are the main orders of business for the township at the 6 p,m. meeting.The township trustees will be asked to approve a... Read More.

Grayville Council Meets Tonight

Monday, October 8 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville City Council Meets Tonight The Grayville City Council will meet in regular session this evening at 7 p.m., with a number of items on the agenda, including continued discussion on the water filtration issue.The water filtration issue has been visited several times already and... Read More.

State Endorsements Pouring In

Monday, October 8 by Jc Tinsley

ENDORSEMENTS Endorsements for Illinois governor are beginning to pour in. The Chicago Tribune endorsed Republican incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner as the only firewall to protect against one-party Democratic rule.Crain’s Chicago Business endorsed Democrat J.B. Pritzker, saying the state is not better since Rauner took office.One... Read More.

McLeansboro Council Meets Tuesday

Monday, October 8 by Jc Tinsley

Mcleansboro Council Tuesday nightThe McLeansboro City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday evening at 6p.m. at City hall with a full agenda to deal with.The meeting will include discussion and possible action on changing the management plan for Rogers-DeWitt Park, as well as... Read More.

Special Alzheimer’s Program at Carmi Library

Monday, October 8 by Jc Tinsley

Special Alzheimer’s Program at Carmi Library The warning signs of Alzheimer’s Disease are often dismissed as side effects of normal aging.If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it’s time to learn the facts. Early detection gives one a chance... Read More.

Vote Smart

Monday, October 8 by Jc Tinsley

VOTE SMART The vast majority of candidates for Illinois governor and U.S. congress don’t have the political courage to answer policy questions, according to a nonpartisan voter education organization. The organization Vote Smart compiles issue positions of candidates running for governor and congress from across the... Read More.

Wabash River Bridge Crash

Thursday, October 4 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash River Bridge CrashWhile details are still incomplete, there is new information on the four vehicle crash Tuesday near the Wabash River Bridge on Illinois 141. According to reports, a semi-truck trailer was attempting to turn onto County Road 1600 East, when a pickup truck... Read More.

SIC White County Center Special Programs

Thursday, October 4 by Jc Tinsley

SIC White County Center Special Progams Southeastern Illinois College, Carmi campus will be offering several special programs in the coming weeks, including how to start a business and an AARP Defensive Driving class.How to start a business in Illinois workshop will be presented by the... Read More.