No Mail Today

Wednesday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

No Mail Today Don't expect to receive any regular mail this Wednesday.The U.S. Postal Service is suspending regular mail deliveries today, after President Donald Trump declared it a federal holiday to honor President George H.W. Bush.Wednesday is a national day of mourning for the 41st... Read More.

Pot Charges Could Be Dropped Under New Law

Wednesday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

Pot Charges Could be DroppedA new bill in front of the Illinois State Senate aims to allow people convicted of marijuana possession before 2016 to petition to drop those charges after 3 years.The bill has already passed in the House. The Senate will decide... Read More.

Domestic Battery Report Ends in Arrest

Wednesday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

Domestic Battery Report Ends in ArrestCarmi Police took a report of domestic battery Monday night on Walnut Street.42 year old Heather Yuenger was arrested at the residence after she reportedly punched and hit her 13 year old son several times, according to information filed... Read More.

Gas and Diesel Mix Up Reported

Wednesday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

Gas and Diesel Mix-upAn Indiana oil company is trying to figure out how a batch of gasoline, mixed with diesel, was mistakenly distributed around the region.The gas came from the CountryMark Refinery in Posey County. It was sent to three gas stations in the... Read More.

Busy Night for Carmi City Council

Wednesday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

Busy Night for Carmi City Council Council approved the annual property tax levy for the fiscal year ending December 31st. City CPA Keith Botsch said the total levy was $538,494, which includes $96,859 in the general fund, $362,835 in the police pension fund and $78,800... Read More.

Snow Overnight Poses Few Problems

Wednesday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

Snow OvernightCarmi and White County residents are waking up to a light covering of snow this morning, but fortunately for the most part, area roads are clear and passable.The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory overnight through midnight this morning, but that... Read More.

Lady Bulldogs Fall to Fairfield

Tuesday, December 4 by Jc Tinsley

Lady Bulldogs fall to FairfieldClinton Wolff's Lady Bulldogs dropped a 49-40 contest the Fairfield Monday night at the Mule Barn.Trailing 35-27 heading into the fourth quarter, CWC cut the deficit to three at 38-25 with three minutes to play, but could not get any... Read More.

Cops and Kids Christmas Donations Needed

Tuesday, December 4 by Jc Tinsley

Cops and Kids Christmas Donations Needed The White County Fraternal Order of Police is again accepting donations for the Cops and Kids Christmas Program.The program benefits underprivileged children in White County and will take place December 22 at the Carmi Wal-mart. This is the 19th... Read More.

Maunie Man Arrested on Multiple Charges

Tuesday, December 4 by Jc Tinsley

Maunie Man Arrested on Multiple ChargesA Maunie man remained in custody this (mon) morning after he was arrested Saturday morning on multiple charges.According to the White County Sheriff’s Department incident report, Deputy Sheriff Randy Graves while patrolling in Maunie noticed Shane L. Williford, 45,... Read More.

Active Shooter Drill Planned Wednesday

Tuesday, December 4 by Jc Tinsley

Active Shooter Drill Planned Carmi Police along with the White County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting an active shooter drill this week at Washington Attendance Center, here in Carmi.The drill will start around 2:45 Wednesday afternoon (Dec. 5). As in the past there will be... Read More.