Rend Lake Polar Plunge

Wednesday, February 27 by Jc Tinsley

REND LAKE POLAR PLUNGE THIS SATURDAYREND LAKE — Polar Plungers will brave the frigid water at Rend Lake this Saturday as funds raised from the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge® will benefit the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois.The Rend Lake Plunge will take place at South... Read More.

Move Over Law Will Be Enforced

Wednesday, February 27 by Jc Tinsley

Move Over Law Will Be Enforced Illinois State Police is cracking down on drivers who violate the state’s “Move Over” law. ISP reports 10 squad cars have been hit in 2019 alone, an unusually high number.The accidents also resulted in the death of Trooper Lambert, who... Read More.

FOID Card Numbers

Wednesday, February 27 by Jc Tinsley

FOID Cards With the Pritzker Administration vowing to update gun control laws, it’s interesting to note there are over two million active Firearm Owner’s Identification Cards on record in Illinois.Here in White County there are 4863 active FOID card holders. Last year, there were 23... Read More.

Carmi White County School Board Special Meeting Monday

Wednesday, February 27 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi White County School Board Special Meeting The Carmi White County School Board of Education will meet in special session Monday, March 4.The meeting to begin at 5:30 will be held at the Jefferson Attendance Center. The meeting is being held to discuss funding options... Read More.

Burrell Woods Bust

Wednesday, February 27 by Jc Tinsley

Burrell Wood Bust Carmi Police arrested two people early Tuesday morning at Burrell Woods, one on a warrant, the other on alcohol related charges.Anthony M. Durbin, 30 of South Chicago, Ill was arrested on an outstanding Saline County warrant.Local authorities also arrested Melissa A. Hiland,... Read More.

Bicycle Theft Alert

Wednesday, February 27 by Jc Tinsley

Bike Theft Alert Carmi Chief of Police Jason Carter reported bicycle thefts have been on the rise lately, explaining that many of the stolen bikes have not been registered with the police department.Chief Carter explained registering bikes was started a number of years ago to... Read More.

Grayville Council Makes Headway Monday Night

Tuesday, February 26 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville City Council Makes Headway Monday Nigh. Travis Thompson, candidate for Grayville mayor continues to be a regular at meetings and spoke on behalf of the Little Wabash Fire Protection District. The group was requesting a utility cost reduction. That request was granted lowering the... Read More.

Carmi Kiwanis Serves More Than a Thousand Pancakes

Tuesday, February 26 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Kiwanis Serves More than a Thousand Pancakes SaturdayCarmi Kiwanis President Katelyne Wolff reported a successful fundraiser for the organization over the weekend. The past president, Holly Healy in this case, is in charge of organizing and chairing each year’s Pancake Day event. Wolff... Read More.

Library Will Celebrate Dr. Suess

Tuesday, February 26 by Jc Tinsley

Library Will Celebrate Dr. Suess The Carmi Public Library and Friends of the Library announced a special fund-raiser that will coincide with the annual Dr. Suess Birthday party, set for March 1.The party will run from 3:30 until 4:30 that afternoon and will include stories,... Read More.

Blood Drive Set for Today

Tuesday, February 26 by Jc Tinsley

Blood Drive Coming Up The American Red Cross will host a blood drive from 2 until 7 this afternoon, February 26 at the First Christian Church here in Carmi. Patrick Conner of the Red Cross reminded everyone the need for blood is critical at this time... Read More.