Busy Weekend Coming Up in Mt. Vernon, IL
May 4th brings a host of events to Mt. Vernon!
Enjoy the spring weather, shop at Market Days, visit the several Veteran’s Park events, and celebrate Cinco de Mayo a day early. The 2019 Mt. Vernon Market... Read More.
Local News
Shriners Donate to K-9 Fund
Shriners Donate to K-9 Fund
The local Ahava Shrine Club recently donated $2,200 to the Carmi Police Department K-9 Fund.
Carmi Chief of Police Jason Carter said, “We greatly appreciate the support of the Ahava Shriners and all the other businesses and individuals that have donated... Read More.
Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament June 22
Golfers and Sponsors needed for Chamber golf tournament; Money to benefit CWC Students
The Carmi Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Golf Tournament Saturday, June 22 at the Carmi Country Club. Golfers are needed for both the 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. shotgun start.
The... Read More.
Wabash Valley College Commencement Set
Wabash Valley College Commencement Set
The 57th Commencement at Wabash Valley College will be Friday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Spencer Sports Center.
There will be 237 Associate degrees and certificates awarded for 2019. There also will be a Degree of Bachelor of Science... Read More.
CWC Takes Two from Edwards County
Carmi White County Takes Two From Edwards County
The Carmi White County Bulldogs took both games in a doubleheader with the Edwards County Lions Tuesday afternoon.
The locals won the first game 2 to 1.
Berekshivlli and Stubblefield scored for Carmi in that game.
Blazier and Mahon shared... Read More.
Grayville Council Special Meeting Friday
Grayville Council Special Meeting
It looks like the City of Grayville and the union covering public and maintenance employees have reached an agreement.
At least that’s what a special meeting set for 9 Friday morning for the Grayville City Council is indicating.
The meeting agenda basically states;... Read More.
Hamilton Memorial Hospital Celebrates New Mammography Service
HAMILTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CELBRATES NEW 3D MAMMOGRAPY SERVICE
(McLeansboro, Illinois) - Hamilton Memorial Hospital hosted an open house on Thursday, April 25th to introduce the new state of the art Hologic 3D mammography service.
For the one in eight women that will develop breast cancer within their lifetime... Read More.
Ferrell Named SIC Distinguished Alumna
LESLIE FERRELL NAMED 2019 SIC DISTINGUISHED ALUMNA
HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 30, 2019) – Leslie Ferrell has been selected to join Southeastern Illinois College’s Distinguished Alumni roster for 2019 and will give the keynote speech at SIC commencement exercises Friday, May 10, at 7 p.m.
“Leslie Ferrell is... Read More.
Carmi Goes Nuts for Opening Day
Carmi Goes Nuts for Opening Day
Folks that took themselves out to the ballgame for Carmi’s Recreational Summer League Opening Day this past Saturday, were on their own for Cracker Jack.
The Carmi Kiwanis Club made sure those attending were well stocked with peanuts however.
Member Kati... Read More.
Busy Day for Local Police
Busy Day for Local Police
Monday was a busy day for Carmi police as they made three arrests beginning at 8 in the morning and running through about 5:15 Monday afternoon.
Amanda M. Mercer, 34, 709 Shipley Street, Carmi, was arrested after she was stopped by... Read More.