Book signings held at Carmi Public Library

Thursday, December 10 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Public Library recently hosted a book signing featuring local Illinois history authors. Illinois history author Jon Musgrave had several of his books including "Slaves, Salt, Sex and Mr. Crenshaw", about the Old Slave House.Also attending were Ruthie Shelton, author of "Inside... Read More.

Shimkus Votes to Strengthen Visa Waver Program

Thursday, December 10 by Jc Tinsley

WASHINGTON – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) took another step to keep terrorists out of the United States today, voting with a bipartisan majority to strengthen the U.S. Visa Waver Program.“Last month I voted to halt the resettlement of Syrian... Read More.

ISP District 19 Conducts Annual Charity Auction

Thursday, December 10 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Kelly Hodge, would like to announce the results of the 14th annual in-house Charity Auction held at the District 19 Headquarters on Tuesday, December 8th. Retired District 19 Troopers and current staff, along with local businesses and... Read More.

SIC Held Applied Technology Spotlight Day for Area High School Students

Thursday, December 10 by Jc Tinsley

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department at Southeastern Illinois College hosted high school students Friday, Dec. 4 for the annual Applied Technology Spotlight Day event. Area high schools brought interested juniors and seniors to gain hands-on experience for the program of their choice... Read More.

CWCHS Key Club donates to First Bank Giving Tree

Thursday, December 10 by Jc Tinsley

Key Club officers Tabby Mick, Paige Winter, Peighton Parks, and Madison Botsch presented a check to Kara Kessler of First Bank. Each year many community and student organizations contribute to the Giving Tree. The Carmi White County High School Key Club has always shopped... Read More.

Hamilton Memorial Hospital honored by ICAHN

Thursday, December 10 by Jc Tinsley

Denise Browning (right), Hamilton Memorial Hospital’s Director of Rehabilitation, accepts ICAHN’s 2015 Hospital ‘Innovation of the Year’ Honorable Mention Award from Angie Charlet, ICAHN Director of Quality, during ceremonies held November 11 at The Crowne Plaza, Springfield.Hamilton Memorial Hospital was awarded Honorable Mention... Read More.

Carmi Police arrest 13 year old, make domestic violence arrest

Thursday, December 10 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department arrested a 13 year old male juvenile Wednesday afternoon on a charge of disorderly conduct. The arrest occurred just after 2pm on Main Street near the theater. The juvenile was processed at the White County Jail and released into the... Read More.

White County Board hires new Animal Control Officer

Wednesday, December 9 by Jc Tinsley

With all members present, the White County Board held their December meeting Tuesday night at the White County Courthouse.After unanimously approving November’s bills and meeting minutes, the Board heard from State’s Attorney Denton Aud that he attended a meeting in St. Clair County with... Read More.

Reservations for Eagles Tours at Crab Orchard NWR begin December 10, 2015

Tuesday, December 8 by Jc Tinsley

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge will host guided eagle tours into the closed portion of the Refuge to potentially view active bald eagles and their nests. These tours are sponsored by the Friends of Crab Orchard, and are scheduled for January 23, 24, 30,... Read More.

District 19 releases November enforcement report

Tuesday, December 8 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi, IL–Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Kelly Hodge, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of November. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 976 incidents during the month.Enforcement activity consisted... Read More.