Righter statement on Democrats overriding Governor’s Amendatory Veto of SB 1

Monday, August 14 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement in response to Senate Democrats overriding Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Amendatory Veto of Senate Bill 1, education funding reform:“It’s disappointing Senate Democrats chose to bailout Chicago Public Schools, giving that district millions in special deals, which... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Police Reports 8/9 – 8/13

Monday, August 14 by Jc Tinsley

The following individuals were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.08/09/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 32 year old Jessica Apodaca of Mt. Carmel. Apodaca was arrested after she was stopped for a traffic... Read More.

Signups underway for HCAA flag football

Friday, August 11 by Jc Tinsley

Registration is currently underway for the upcoming Hamilton County Athletic Association flag football season and is open to kids age 5 through 4th grade. The season starts in September and runs through mid-October.To register, go to www.hcaasports.com/sports/flagfootball. Cost is $35 per player.For more... Read More.

2017 ILLINOIS STATE FAIR TWILIGHT PARADE RESULTS

Friday, August 11 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois State Fair kicked off Thursday with the Twilight Parade. An array of floats, bands and specialty units were featured encompassing this year's theme, Generations of Fun. Like the corndogs, lemon shakeups and Butter Cow featured on the historic fairgrounds, the Twilight Parade... Read More.

Carmi City Council agenda Tuesday August 15

Friday, August 11 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street August 15, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. 1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. Approve August 1, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes.4. Approve July 2017 Financial Reports for the... Read More.

Grayville City Council agenda August 14

Friday, August 11 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2017 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:2. Pending or Probable Litigation 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11)OTHER BUSINESS:1. Police Department Replacement of T-1 Line with E- Line for... Read More.

Unit 5 Board hires Jr High softball coaches at special meeting

Friday, August 11 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi-White County Unit 5 Board of Education held a special meeting on Thursday night, and employed Cindy Colman as the junior high head softball coach and Lora O’Daniel as the junior high assistant softball coach.

Totality Fest Brings Several Solar Eclipse Activities to Mt. Vernon

Friday, August 11 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Vernon will be buzzing with thousands of visitors passing through to witness the solar eclipse. Hotels are booked and businesses are preparing for the influx of visitors. With extra traffic through our region, Totality Fest provides several events for visitors and residents alike... Read More.

NCOE Board meets for August

Friday, August 11 by Jc Tinsley

The NCOE school board had a short meeting this month. The minutes and bills were approved as presented.Registration has been taking place this week at the high school. The enrollment numbers are looking to be higher than last year. The building is ready for... Read More.

Gov. Rauner opens Illinois State Fair

Friday, August 11 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner opened the 2017 Illinois State Fair today with the official ribbon cutting ceremony at the state fairgrounds in Springfield.The State Fair’s directors, managers, grand marshals, FFA and 4-H representatives, the lieutenant governor and elected officials joined the governor as he cut... Read More.