Sen. Righter speaks at Gun Owners Lobby Day in Springfield‏

Friday, April 8 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) spoke Wednesday at the Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day rally at the Statehouse, also known as IGOLD.Righter thanked gun owners for demonstrating how the democratic process can work for passionate citizens who demand the truth.The rally is an... Read More.

Indian Market Days at Cahokia Mounds

Friday, April 8 by Jc Tinsley

Dozens of Native American artists to sell handmade work at historic site April 22-24COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site presents some of the nation’s best Native American artists April 22-24 at the site’s annual Spring Indian Market Days. The artists will sell... Read More.

Carmi Police arrest three Thursday night

Friday, April 8 by Jc Tinsley

25 year old Charley Buchanan of Carmi was arrested just before 8pm Thursday night on a White County warrant for theft by deception. She is accused of using a fake $100 bill to purchase a pizza. Buchanan was taken into custody at her... Read More.

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Congressional Art Competition Deadline Approaching‏

Friday, April 8 by Jc Tinsley

Maryville, Illinois – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is accepting entries for the 2016 Congressional Art Competition through Friday, April 15. The contest is open to high school students in the 15th Congressional District.“Students have just one more week to submit their artwork for... Read More.

LEGENDARY ROCK GROUP TO PERFORM AT 2016 ILLINOIS STATE FAIR

Friday, April 8 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD, IL – They are known as one of the most influential rock and roll bands of all time, and this summer you can see them perform LIVE at the Illinois State Fair. State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon is pleased to announce KISS is... Read More.

Phelps Blasts Attempts to Limit Gun Rights, Joins Local Advocates for Day of Action

Friday, April 8 by Jc Tinsley

State Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, joined members of the Illinois State Rifle Association Wednesday in Springfield for their annual Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day and called on lawmakers to end their attacks on law-abiding gun owners and the Second Amendment.“I love seeing and... Read More.

Erin Fields named March Employee of the Month at FMH

Friday, April 8 by Jc Tinsley

Each month, Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee who has exemplified outstanding patient care and customer service internally and externally.Pictured is Erin Fields (right) being presented the March Employee of the month plaque by Mary Knight, FMH Administrative Assistant (left).Erin Fields has been... Read More.

Loyal Knight teaches Rotary about organic farming

Friday, April 8 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s meeting of the Carmi Rotary club, Loyal Knight was the guest speaker, and he shared a wealth of information on organic farming with the large crowd.Loyal told the club that he started organic farming in 1978, after a sickness in his... Read More.

Carmi City Council hears about needed updates to Light plant

Thursday, April 7 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met for their first meeting in April on Tuesday evening. A public hearing related to two ordinances on the agenda was held at 5:15pm.Following approval of the March 14th meeting minutes, the Council unanimously approved Ordinance 1499 which annexed territory... Read More.

CERAMIC ART EXHIBIT ON DISPLAY IN BRUBECK ARTS CENTER GALLERY AT WVC

Thursday, April 7 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College is pleased to announce a new exhibit now on display in the Brubeck Arts Center Gallery, through May 6.The exhibit, “All You Can Eat,” features the artwork of ceramic artist Emily Loehle, artist and art educator originally from Louisville, Kentucky. ... Read More.