SIC Holds Tornado Memorial and Fountain Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Friday, March 31 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College’s former Student Government President Brenna Butler (right), cuts the ribbon of the 2012 Leap Day Tornado Memorial with SIC Foundation Chair, David Port (left), members of the SIC Board of Trustees, and families of the victims of the tornado. On Thursday... Read More.

United Methodist Children’s Home Undergoes Rebranding and Name Change to SPERO FAMILY SERVICES

Friday, March 31 by Jc Tinsley

The United Methodist Children’s Home (UMCH) formally announced its new name today at the ‘Breakfast with a View’ event. The agency will now be known as SPERO FAMILY SERVICES.For over one hundred years this agency has operated children’s homes. However, in recent years, the... Read More.

Saline County Telecommunicator Tammy Norris awarded for emergency birth actions

Friday, March 31 by Jc Tinsley

A Saline County Telecommunicator received an award for her actions during a 9-1-1 call in July 2016. Tammy Norris, a telecommunicator at the Saline County Sheriff’s Office, received the Illinois Sheriff’s Association Telecommunicator of the Year Award, Monday evening in Peoria.On July 2,... Read More.

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Lane Restrictions Resume on U.S. 41 In Evansville for Paving Project

Friday, March 31 by Jc Tinsley

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane restrictions resuming for U.S 41 in Evansville for concrete patching and pavement overlay. Beginning on or around April 10, contractors will resume concrete patching work on U.S. 41 Restrictions will begin about half of a mile south of... Read More.

Ribbon Cutting for Rediscovered Treasures

Friday, March 31 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce will hold a Ribbon Cutting for Rediscovered Treasures, located at 300 N Church Street in Carmi, on April 5 at 11:30 am. As they will be celebrating their one year anniversary, hot dogs and finger foods will be available... Read More.

Unemployment Rate Decreases in Most Metro Areas

Friday, March 31 by Jc Tinsley

Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates Metropolitan AreaFeb. 2017Feb. 2016Over-the-Year ChangeBloomington4.8%5.8%-1.0Carbondale-Marion5.6%6.5%-0.9Champaign-Urbana5.0%5.7%-0.7Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights5.1%6.5%-1.4Danville7.2%7.8%-0.6Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL5.3%6.3%-1.0Decatur6.3%7.4%-1.1Elgin6.0%6.6%-0.6Kankakee6.6%7.6%-1.0Lake-Kenosha, IL-WI5.6%6.1%-0.5Peoria6.7%7.4%-0.7Rockford9.0%7.5%1.5Springfield5.0%5.7%-0.7St. Louis (IL-Section)5.2%6.6%-1.4Illinois Statewide5.5%6.6%-1.1* Data subject to revision. CHICAGO–All but one of Illinois’ metropolitan (metro) areas experienced decreases in their over-the-year unemployment rate. Six of the metro areas had increases in nonfarm jobs, eight reported... Read More.

Carmi City Council agenda for Monday, April 3

Friday, March 31 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street April 3, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. 1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. Approve March 21, 2017 Council Meeting Minutes4. For council consideration, discussion and possible approval:a)... Read More.

Rotary learns about upcoming mission trip to Haiti

Friday, March 31 by Jc Tinsley

Allison Cozart was the guest speaker at Thursday’s Rotary meeting. Allison is going on her fifth mission trip in June. She has been on three mission trips in the United States and one to Mexico. This trip will be to Haiti. A few... Read More.

Eden’s Harvest focus of Thursday’s Kiwanis meeting

Friday, March 31 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis met on March 30. President Jeremy Jordan called the meeting to order. JC Tinsley introduced his guest Terri Armstrong, and Kim Gwaltney introduced her guest Russ Kaser. Doug Hayes introduced five Key Club members who were present. Dave Johnson won the... Read More.

Two arrested on multiple charges by Carmi Police following traffic stop

Friday, March 31 by Jc Tinsley

Two Carmi residents are facing a list of charges following an early morning traffic stop Friday by Carmi Police.At 1:24 am, Carmi officers stopped a car for an equipment violation on Main Street at Fairview Drive. The arresting officer knew that the driver, 30... Read More.