Rotary plays Christmas trivia

At Thursday’s Rotary meeting, Rotarians started the holiday season early by playing Christmas Trivia. All had a great time. Next week we will have our Christmas dinner. Laney York will provide her talents by singing some Christmas songs.In club business, Rotarians discussed ringing the... Read More.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces intermittent lane restrictions on U.S. 41 near the Indiana/Kentucky border beginning on or around Thursday, Dec. 17. Earth Exploration Inc., a geotechnical consulting service from Indianapolis will be in the area performing pavement cores from Cheatum Slough to just... Read More.

The Board of Trustees of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges certified the district’s tax levies for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017, at the regular meeting Tuesday, December 8, at Lincoln Trail College, Robinson.  The action followed a public... Read More.

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.

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.

 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.

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.