Summer classes happening at 4-H GIFT Garden

Friday, June 9 by Jc Tinsley

The White County 4-H GIFT Garden was buzzing Thursday morning with kids harvesting, planting, and pulling weeds.Summer classes began and will continue each Tuesday in June and continue through August 1 starting at 9am until 10:30am. Any child age 5 and older can... Read More.

Vandalism reported to Carmi Police; officers make traffic stop arrest

Friday, June 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department took a report of defacement to property report on Thursday afternoon. Amy Craig reported that on Monday evening, someone sprayed black spray paint on several areas of her property on 1st Street, including the house. Just before 8 pm Thursday, Carmi... Read More.

Legion Post 224 wins pair against Fairfield Jr. team

Friday, June 9 by Jc Tinsley

Game 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E FF Jr 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 5 11 0 Carmi 2 0 0 2 1 ... Read More.

As Temperatures Rise, Illinois American Water Encourages Wise Water Use

Friday, June 9 by Jc Tinsley

With temperatures expected to rise across the region, reaching into the 90s this weekend and next week, Illinois American Water is reminding customers to use water wisely.“From keeping hydrated to water sprinklers, as well as running air conditioning and watering lawns, water plays an... Read More.

Carmi Rotary learns about club’s founding through film

Friday, June 9 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s Rotary Club meeting, Cindy Conley showed a couple of interesting films about Rotary. One was the Do’s and Don’ts of a meeting which was very hilarious. The other was about the Founding Members of the first Rotary Club in 1905. The first... Read More.

Kiwanis Club adds new members, welcomes new business owner at Thursday meeting

Friday, June 9 by Jc Tinsley

One of Carmi’s newest and youngest entrepreneurs is a hometown boy. Carmi Kiwanian Justin Dartt was the club’s guest speaker Thursday, June 8 at its weekly meeting. Dartt let his fellow club members know about his new business venture, Dartt & Company, LLC, and... Read More.

ISP District 19 announces May enforcement and activity figures

Friday, June 9 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of May. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,756 incidents during the month.Enforcement activity consisted of... Read More.

Upcoming Events at SIC

Friday, June 9 by Jc Tinsley

June 10, 8 a.m. – A Food Service Certification/Recertification Class will be offered on the Harrisburg campus in room A-116. Tuition is $53 and a fee of $55. A picture I.D. is required to take the exam. To register contact admissions at 252-5400 ext.... Read More.

Grande Levée returns to Vandalia Statehouse with food, music and President Lincoln June 16-17

Friday, June 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Grande Levée – a two-day party appropriate for the dignitaries a frontier state capital attracted during the 1830s – returns to the Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site on June 16-17.The event includes appearances by President Lincoln (portrayed by Randy Duncan), bluegrass music, craft... Read More.

Shooters welcome to register for 7th Annual Young Leader Pistol Shoot

Friday, June 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Young Leader Committee of the White County Farm Bureau is pleased to sponsor the 7th Annual Young Leader Pistol Shoot. The event will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at the Carmi Rifle Club in Carmi, IL.The event will include two age... Read More.