More than 40% of US States represented at Corn Days 2016

Sunday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

courtesy of Barry ClevelandPeople from at least 22 states and three nations took advantage of the opportunity to "sit a spell" beneath the Carmi Kiwanians' hospitality tent during the Corn Days celebration. A large map of the United States was displayed just outside the tent,... Read More.

Generous Donors Make Corn Day Possible

Friday, October 7 by Jc Tinsley

The businesses and individuals whose gifts play a major part in making Corn Days possible were saluted Thursday by the Kiwanis Club of Carmi, which sponsors the annual celebration.Nancy J. Winter, who chairs the club’s fund-raising committee, saluted her fellow committee members (Art Saunders,... Read More.

Rotary Club gets ready for Corn Day

Friday, October 7 by Jc Tinsley

Thursday’s meeting of the Carmi Rotary consisted of two very different sections. First up, Tom Logan spoke to the club about some of the events happening at Corn Day that are not as widely advertised as the well-known features.At the First United Methodist Church... Read More.

Upcoming Events at SIC

Friday, October 7 by Jc Tinsley

Oct. 13, 12:30-3:30 p.m. – SIC Cosmetology Clinic reopens to the public in B139. For appointments, call 252-5400 ext. 2213. Oct. 15 and 16 – SIC plays host to the only 3D US Intercollegiate Archery Championships in the country at Sahara Woods State Fish and... Read More.

Grayville City Council agenda for Oct. 10

Friday, October 7 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE OCTOBER 10, 2016 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Mayor Bisch Commissioner Jordan Commissioner Brock Commissioner Downs Commissioner Stroud CONSENT AGENDATREASURER’S REPORTOTHER BUSINESS:1. Set Halloween Trick-or-Treat Hours2. Advertise Full-Time Job Payroll Clerk3. Request for Lot 11 Frost Acres Subdivision4. Advertise for bid quotes – Automated Meter... Read More.

Illinois Higher Education Chair Visits SIC

Friday, October 7 by Jc Tinsley

Senator Pat McGuire (D-43), met with college officials and trustees on Oct. 4 at Southeastern Illinois College during a tour of area colleges. The senator, who is the chairperson for the Illinois Higher Education Committee, heard concerns regarding higher education funding and what SIC... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest Employee of the Quarter, Elizabeth Kuplent

Friday, October 7 by Jc Tinsley

Shawnee National Forest recently recognized Elizabeth Kuplent as Employee of the Quarter for her efforts at the Hidden Springs Ranger District office. Kuplent led an important effort of cataloging and retaining historic files, such as Government Land Office Survey Notes, which often are... Read More.

WVC “TRIBE” FUNDRAISER CONCERT FEATURING COUNTRY MUSIC LEGEND LEONA WILLIAMS

Friday, October 7 by Jc Tinsley

Country Music Legend and Grand Ole Opry Star Leona Williams is coming to perform at the Mt. Carmel Eagles at 7 p.m. on November 10 to support the Wabash Valley College Tribe Activity Scholarship Students. With #1 hits like “You Take Me For Granted”... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Police Department arrest report 10/5/16

Friday, October 7 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.10/05/2016- Mt. Carmel Police arrested 2 passengers in a vehicle being driven by Colt J. Nall, age 25, of Bridgeport after he... Read More.

2016 Corn Queen Candidates

Thursday, October 6 by Jc Tinsley

2016 Queen CandidateJosephine Hubele Josephine is a ten-year member of the Mad Hatters 4-H club and the daughter of John and Rachelle Hubele of Carmi.Josephine has enjoyed a variety of projects in the past ten years, but five that stands out above all the... Read More.