Illinois unemployment rate drops to 4.9% in March

Friday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate declined -0.5 percentage points to 4.9 percent in March and nonfarm payrolls decreased by -8,900 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data proved by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and... Read More.

White County Historical Society to hold plant sale May 6

Friday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

Warm weather is finally arriving and folks are ready to get out and work in their gardens. For those who look forward to this spring project, the White County Historical Society is planning their fifth annual plant sale at the Robinson-Stewart House on... Read More.

Illinois State Police District 19 Announces Illinois Inaugural Distracted Driving Awareness Week

Friday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander Cory Ristvedt announces they will be participating in the inaugural “Illinois Distracted Driving Awareness Week.”Troopers will be giving special attention to distracted driving laws the week of April 24‑28. A press conference Monday, April 24, at the Illinois... Read More.

Dr. Patrick Haskell speaks to Carmi Rotary Thursday

Friday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

Dr. Patrick Haskell was the program. Patrick is a chiropractor and works with Dr. Fred Smith. Patrick was born the Phillipines and raised in California. He told the Rotarians that he was the 10th of 12 children. Patrick brought a life size model of... Read More.

Carmi woman arrested on Edwards County warrant

Friday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department arrested 36 year old Tabitha Swango of Carmi early Friday morning on an Edwards County warrant.Swango was taken into custody at 1:43 am in the parking lot of Pundrake’s. She is being held at the White County Jail in... Read More.

NCOE School Board reorganizes at April meeting

Thursday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

The NCOE Board of Education held their monthly meeting April 19th in the Superintendent’s office. The minutes and the bills for the month were approved as presented.The Board approved the election results and Mike Hite was seated as a new member along with incumbents... Read More.

White County CEO Program to Hold Trade Show Thursday, April 27

Thursday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

The White County CEO Program will hold their Trade Show on April 27, 2017 from 5-7pm at Rice Motor Company, located at 1306 W Main Street in Carmi.Ten students have participated in the class this year learning how to run their own business through... Read More.

Grayville City Council agenda for Monday, April 24

Thursday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2017 PUBLIC HEARING 6:45 P.M. 2017-2018 BUDGET 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:Pending or Probable Litigation 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11)OTHER BUSINESS:1. Approve 2017-2018 Budget2. Concession Stand Lease3. Rain for... Read More.

EVANSVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT AND EVV PILOTS CLUB TO HOST NATIONAL AVIATION PROGRAM THIS SATURDAY

Thursday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

WHAT: Free Rusty Pilots session offers inactive general aviation pilots a way to return to flying in a matter of hours through a ground school that fulfills the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) flight review requirement for ground instruction; in the midst of a pilot... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department encouraging residents to practice home mosquito control

Thursday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

As the weather warms up, mosquitoes will become active and that can mean West Nile virus and other vector borne diseases are possible. Egyptian Health Department monitors West Nile virus by accepting dead birds for testing through the Illinois Department of Public Health laboratories.... Read More.