Local News

White County Clerk Clears Up Ambulance Service Confusion

Monday, July 23 by Jc Tinsley

Many folks have been asking why the County Board seemingly rejected the Deaconess proposal to purchase the Ambulance. White County Clerk Paula Dozier hoped to clarify the situation with a facebook post over the weekend. She says, in actuality, Deaconess withdrew their proposal.The medical... Read More.

Shooters brought the heat at the Young Leader Pistol Shoot

Friday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

Shooting steel targets for speed has become a popular sport. Many shooters at the Young Leader Pistol Shoot were able to shoot all 5 targets in less than 3 seconds. Pictured is Trevor Armstrong of Tunnel Hill, IL who placed first overall in... Read More.

Illinois Speed Awareness Day

Friday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

During Illinois Speed Awareness Day this July 25th, the Illinois State Police is taking a proactive approach to promote safety for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists through enforcement and education. In 2016 the total number of crashes in Illinois which involved motor vehicles was 324,274. These crashes... Read More.

Grayville City Council agenda for Monday, July 23

Thursday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY JULY 23, 2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL: Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudCONSENT AGENDATREASURER’S REPORTPURCHASE ORDER APPROVALSEXECUTIVE SESSION:OTHER BUSINESS:1. Veteran’s Memorial2. Fire Pits for Hilltop Campground3. Water Filtration Discussion4. Approve Preliminary Engineering Agreement – Milano & Grunloh5.... Read More.

SIC Recognized with Honors at PBL National Leadership Conference

Thursday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

SIC’s PBL students recently competed in Baltimore at the PBL National Leadership Conference. Pictured (l-r) are: Bradley Hydrick of Carmi, Mattie McGowan of Eldorado, EmmaLee Pruitt of Norris City and Adam Partridge of Eldorado. Southeastern Illinois College Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) students, Bradley Hydrick... Read More.

Shimkus Statement on Farm Bill Conference Committee Selection

Thursday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after being selected to serve on the House-Senate conference committee on the Farm Bill.“As the representative of one of the top corn, bean, and pork producing districts in the country, I’m honored to serve on... Read More.

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Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau Regarding 2018 Farm Bill Conference Committee

Thursday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the U.S. House of Representatives’ vote to send the 2018 farm bill to the conference committee.“Illinois Farm Bureau is pleased that the House has taken another step toward passing the... Read More.

NCOE Board holds July meeting

Thursday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

The NCOE Board of Education held their monthly meeting July 18th in the Superintendent’s office. The minutes and the bills for the month were approved as presented.The Board set the fees for the 2018-2019 school year. The lunch prices will be $2.55 at the... Read More.

Scripts Available for WVC-WVAC Fall Production

Thursday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

Scripts for the fall Wabash Valley College-Wabash Valley Arts Council theatre production are now available on loan for one-week check at the Bauer Media Center. “Mama Won’t Fly” is another zany comedy written by the team of Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten.This... Read More.

Back to school information for Carmi-White County students

Thursday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi-White County Schools will open for its first day with students on Wednesday, August 15. We will dismiss all students 50 minutes early the first week of school as we have in recent years in order to help the elementary students readjust to school.... Read More.