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Odin man arrested by Carmi Police Sunday morning

Monday, July 2 by Jc Tinsley

Early Sunday morning, Carmi Police arrested 28 year old Joshua White of Odin on warrants out of Jasper, Hamilton, and Richland Counties.Odin was taken into custody at 2:31 am at Pundrake’s and transported to the White County Jail. He is being held on... Read More.

Two arrested Thursday after traffic stop

Friday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested two people following a traffic stop Thursday morning.At 10:15 am, officers pulled over a truck driven by 36 year old Shawn Jones of Carmi. The truck’s Indiana license plates came back as belonging to a car and were not authorized... Read More.

IFB Statement Regarding Senate Passage of the 2018 Farm Bill

Friday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding Senate passage of the 2018 farm bill.“Illinois Farm Bureau is pleased the U.S. Senate completed its work on a farm bill and swiftly approved it on a strong bipartisan vote... Read More.

Illinois Department of Public Health Heat Safety Tips

Friday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

With hot weather with high humidity forecasted for the next several days, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D. is reminding people about the importance of staying cool in order to avoid heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke.“Hot weather... Read More.

Carmi City Council meeting agenda for July 3rd

Thursday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street July 3, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. 1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. Approve June 19, 2018, Council Meeting Minutes4. For council consideration, discussion and possible approval:A.... Read More.

Carmi Chamber of Commerce to present fireworks display

Thursday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

This years 4th of July Fireworks show is brought to you by The Carmi Chamber of Commerce and our many sponsors. We want to thank The City of Carmi who made a large donation to the Chamber to fund the display. This years Celebration... Read More.

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Shawneetown Fire Department receives grant

Thursday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

The Shawneetown Fire Department has received notification from the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal(OSFM) that the Department will receive $26,000 in grant funds from the OSFM’s Small Equipment Grant Program. The grant will provide the Shawneetown Fire Department with the funding to purchase updated, Self... Read More.

Gov. Rauner hails US Supreme Court decision in Janus v. AFSCME

Wednesday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today hailed the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Janus v. AFSCME as a major victory for public sector workers’ First Amendment rights to free speech and association and a victory for taxpayers who must bear the high cost of government.The Governor... Read More.

Rend Lake College Spring 2018 Honors Lists

Wednesday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College is pleased to announce 396 students have made the President’s and Vice Presidents’ lists of academic honors for the Spring 2018 semester.The lists include 153 individuals named to the President’s List. Those students earned a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) during... Read More.

Farm Bureau members invited to annual appreciation lunch

Wednesday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

This summer, the White County Farm Bureau would like to say “thank you” to our members by inviting you to our annual Member Appreciation Lunch. The appreciation lunch will be Wednesday, July 18, in the Floral Hall at the White County Fairgrounds in Carmi. The... Read More.