Conner resigns as coach at CWC Board special meeting

Tuesday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi-White County Board of Education held a special meeting on Monday night. In the closed session, the Board accepted the resignation of Scott Conner as the high school softball coach, junior high softball coach and 8th grade boys basketball coach effective immediately.

Statement from Speaker Madigan on school funding measure

Tuesday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Tuesday:“Throughout three years of the governor’s budget crisis, we saw very clearly that political theater is not a substitute for real leadership. By calling a special session while he refuses to negotiate and even says ‘there’s... Read More.

Abandoned homes, water issues hot topics at Monday’s Grayville City Council meeting

Tuesday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

The Grayville City Council met Monday for the second time in July, and tackled a variety of topics.Following the Treasurer’s report and an eight minute executive session, the Council instructed City Attorney Jay Walden to draft a letter to Carrier Electronics in regards to... Read More.

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Two sentenced in White County Court on Monday

Tuesday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

Two men were sentenced to Illinois Department of Corrections custody in White County Court on Monday according to States Attorney Denton Aud.27 year old Robert Belka of Carmi was sentenced to three years in prison and two years of mandatory supervised release on one... Read More.

$5,000 Awarded at SIC Brenner Memorial Bass Tourney

Tuesday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

First place winners of the 2017 Rodney J. Brenner Memorial Bass Tournament are (l-r) Doug Bates of Grantsburg, Illinois and Richard Armstrong of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Bates and Armstrong won the team competition and a check for $2,217.60 by catching five fish totaling... Read More.

Patrick L. Molt, MD, FACS Serving as Adjunct Professor for General Surgery Residents

Tuesday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

Patrick L. Molt, MD, FACS and General Surgery Resident, Jamie Harris, MD Fairfield Memorial Hospital was blessed when Patrick L. Molt, M.D. FACS returned home in 1999 as a General Surgeon. The caliber of experience Dr. Molt received during his undergraduate degree from Washington... Read More.

2017-18 TRIO Student Support Services Wabash Valley College Peer Mentors

Tuesday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

The Peer Mentors for the Wabash Valley College TRIO Student Support Services program had their first meeting recently with Academic Counselor Tayna Smith. Smith communicated the expectations she had of the mentoring program, and since training had been completed, plans for the upcoming academic... Read More.

Carmi Police make four arrests over weekend

Monday, July 24 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 22 year old Josette St. John of Carmi on Friday afternoon on a White County warrant. St. John was taken into custody at 3:55 pm on 2nd Street and was transported to the White County Jail. She was later released... Read More.

2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk for Special Olympics to be Held During Mt. Vernon Fall Fest

Monday, July 24 by Jc Tinsley

The 2nd Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk for Special Olympics will be held during this year’s Fall Fest on Saturday, September 30th, 2017. The schedule includes a 5K run at 8:00 a.m., 5K walk at 8:01 a.m. and a Kid’s Fun Run beginning at 9:15... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department investigating weedeaters stolen in Enfield

Monday, July 24 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department took a theft report Friday morning of two stolen weedeaters. John Williams reported that his employees were trimming around highline poles along Route 14 when they left them alone for short period of time. When the employees returned, the... Read More.