RLC Scholarship helped Logan Tharp draw up a master plan

Friday, October 28 by Jc Tinsley

It’s not every day that you get to win an art contest and go to college for free, but that’s the exact situation Logan Tharp found himself in when he was selected as the scholarship recipient of the 2014 Rend Lake College Student Art... Read More.

RIDES to the polls Nov. 8

Friday, October 28 by Jc Tinsley

Rides Mass Transit District will be providing complimentary transportation to the polls for the General Election, Tuesday, Nov. 8 to all residents of the Rides 18-county service area. Residents will be able to ride to the polls on regular existing routes throughout the county on... Read More.

Raptors and races at Cahokia Mounds Historic site hosts birds of prey demonstration Nov. 5 and 5-K run/walk on Nov. 6

Friday, October 28 by Jc Tinsley

Raptors will take to the air and runners will hit the trail the weekend of Nov. 5-6 at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site.The World Bird Sanctuary brings live birds of prey to Cahokia Mounds at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5. The Raptor Awareness... Read More.

Miss Illinois Teen USA – Olivia Bohleber

Friday, October 28 by Jc Tinsley

Olivia Bohleber, age 16, competed in and won the title of Miss Illinois Teen USA 2017, hosted in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. This pageant was a four day event held over Labor Day weekend, September 2 through September 5. Any girl age 14-18 in the state... Read More.

Rotary visited by royalty Thursday

Friday, October 28 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s meeting of the Carmi Rotary club, the Rotarians were visited by local “royalty”. Miss Teen Illinois, Olivia Bohleber was the guest speaker, as she told the club about her recent win in the state contest.She told the group that she had only... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 10/25-10/27

Friday, October 28 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.10/25/2016-Mt. Carmel Police executed an arrest warrant on Kyria J. Linson, age 33, of Mt. Carmel after police received information that she... Read More.

MCPD: Update on arrest of armed robbery suspect

Thursday, October 27 by Jc Tinsley

On 10/22/2016, John Ryan Tennis, age 36, of rural Mt. Carmel was taken into custody in relationship to two armed robberies that occurred in Mt. Carmel.On October 11, 2016 a male subject armed with a handgun entered Family Video at 520 N. Walnut Street requesting all... Read More.

Carmi woman surrenders on warrant for oil field theft case

Thursday, October 27 by Jc Tinsley

42 year old Heather L Browning of Carmi surrendered at the Carmi Police Department Wednesday afternoon after a White County warrant was issued for her arrest.Browning was wanted on charges of burglary and theft over $500 in relation to a case of stolen... Read More.

Hamilton Memorial Foundation to Host 17th Annual Dinner

Thursday, October 27 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Foundation will host its 17th annual Foundation Dinner on Saturday, November 19. Dinner will be held at the Hamilton County Senior High School with seating and silent auction beginning at 5:00 p.m. and the dinner to begin at 6:00 p.m.“The support... Read More.

CONCEALED CARRY COURSE OFFERED AT WVC NOVEMBER 10-12, 2016

Thursday, October 27 by Jc Tinsley

If you are interested in obtaining your Illinois Concealed Carry License, why not enroll in the next Concealed Carry course being offered by Illinois Eastern Community Colleges which will be offered at Wabash Valley College on Thursday and Friday nights, November 10 and 11,... Read More.