Local News

Yang is 2018 Carmi Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Winner

Monday, August 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its 2018 scholarship winner is Faye Yang of Carmi.Yang is the 18-year-old daughter of Jeff and Maggie Yang. She is a recent graduate of Carmi-White County High School and has a younger brother, Troy.Yang will... Read More.

Marion Man Crashes Motorcycle in Carmi

Monday, August 13 by Jc Tinsley

A Marion man was hospitalized after a motorcycle crash in Carmi.49 year old Michael Mauk was travelling east on Highway 1 near Walmart on August 1 when he attempted to pass a tractor trailer. Mauk attempted to pass the truck on the left, but... Read More.

Evansville Aces Coach Walter McCarty Speaks at Carmi Kiwanis Meeting

Friday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

By Toby BrownWalter McCarty is still taken aback a little every time he gets the question.“Why would you leave the Boston Celtics to go coach in Evansville?” they ask.More like, why wouldn’t he?“I look at them and think, ‘Well, you do know I grew... Read More.

Bohleber, McCarty Highlight Carmi Kiwanis Meeting

Friday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

Kim Gwaltney, Chairwoman of the Carmi Kiwanis Club’s Scholarship Committee introduced the club’s 2018 scholarship winner and local Key Club member Olivia Bohleber at the club meeting on Thursday, Aug. 8. Gwaltney says the scholarship is based on motivation, personal presence, scholastic involvement, scholastic... Read More.

Carmi Police Arrest Two on Warrants

Friday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police made 2 warrant arrests Wednesday morning. Just after 8:30, 39 year old Michael Barkley of Carmi was picked up on a Domestic Battery warrant originally issued by the White County Sheriff’s Department. Detective Chris Pollard made the arrest at the Probation Office... Read More.

Wabash Christian Therapy Hosts Senior Fit Testing

Friday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

Remember being elementary age and the physical fitness tests you took? How do you think you’d fair at those tests today? And how does it apply to your life now? Wabash Christian Therapy believes it does matter…and similar tests as you mature are important... Read More.

NCOE School Board Discusses After School Services

Friday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

The NCOE school board had a short meeting this month on Wednesday August 8th at the Superintendent’s office. The minutes and bills were approved as presented. Danielle Healy attended the meeting to present information to the Board about her new business, Wild Bunch Athletics. She... Read More.

Grayville Council Meeting Set for Monday

Friday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

City leaders in Grayville will come together Monday evening for their August Council meeting. Among the items on their agenda include hearing a request from Sheila Cooper for a liquor license. We also expect to find out how the meeting between Albion officials and... Read More.

Adult Literacy Grant to Benefit IECC

Friday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White is awarding nearly five million dollars in Adult Literacy Grants to help develop and enhance reading, math, writing and English language skills. White says, “An estimated 2.1 million Illinoisans need adult literacy and/or English language instruction.” ... Read More.

With CEO Program, Students Begin the Journey of a Lifetime

Friday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

While most high school students are thinking about school supplies, classes and extracurriculars, White County CEO students are thinking about what it looks like to start and run their own business. Next Thursday, Carmi and NCOE students will begin the third CEO program year, along... Read More.