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Hamilton County Covid Report

Wednesday, August 4 by Ray Mitchell

Hamilton County Covid UpdateHamilton County Health Department has been notified of 4 additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County residents:To date:August 3, 20211 Female in their 30’s1 Male in their 50’s1 Female in their 70’s1 Female in their 80’s There have been 903 lab-confirmed... Read More.

Covid Cases Continue to Climb

Wednesday, August 4 by Ray Mitchell

Egyptian Health Department was notified on August 3, 2021 of 30 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals:Saline CountyFemale: 1 under the age of 5, 1 in their 20’s, 2 in their 30’s, 1 in their 40’s,... Read More.

Brief Meeting For Carmi Council

Wednesday, August 4 by Ray Mitchell

Carmi Council; Brief Meeting Wham, bam, thank you ma’am…in 4 short minutes, the Carmi City Council carved their way through a paltry agenda Tuesday late afternoon. Aside from typical meeting fodder, only two items made the meat and potato of the outline. An agreement with... Read More.

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Carmi Pre-School Hearings Coming Up

Wednesday, August 4 by Ray Mitchell

PRE-K SCREENINGS TO BE HELDThe Carmi-White County Schools are conducting Child Find/Preschool Screenings for Birth to 5-year old children not yet enrolled in public schools, and who will not be kindergarten eligible in the fall. The screening checks every child’s progress in hearing, vision,... Read More.

Vax Back to School

Tuesday, August 3 by Ray Mitchell

Vax to School With school starting just around the corner and area cases of Covid 19 on the uptick, the Egyptian Health Department and the Illinois National Guard are on the front lines of the fight against the virus and plan a Vax to School... Read More.

White County Fair Observing 143 Years

Tuesday, August 3 by Ray Mitchell

White County Fair Observing 143 Years This year marks the 143rd year for the White County Fair, which gets underway Monday, August 9 and continues through Saturday night, August 14th.The fair will open with the Queen pageant and conclude with a demolition derby. Reigning fair queen,... Read More.

Annual Crop Tour Scheduled

Tuesday, August 3 by Ray Mitchell

Annual Crop Tour Scheduled The 24th annual White County Crop Tour will be held on Tuesday, August 31, 2021.Individuals are invited for breakfast refreshments the morning of the program starting at 7:00 a.m. in the basement meeting room of the Farm Bureau Building in Carmi.... Read More.

Busy Meeting for Norris City Board

Tuesday, August 3 by Ray Mitchell

The Norris City Village Board met last night for its regular monthly session, back to being held at the Lions Club Building instead of the Village Hall.Lawrence Taylor of Fifth Third Bank addressed the board for 20 minutes about a detailed proposal to manage... Read More.

Corn and Beans Mostly Good

Tuesday, August 3 by Ray Mitchell

Crop Report 8/3 There were 5.6 days suitable for field work during the week ending August 01, 2021. Statewide, the average temperature was 74.8 degrees, 0.4 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 0.89 inches, 0.13 inches above normal.Topsoil moisture supply was rated 3 percent very short,... Read More.

New CEO at Elastec

Monday, August 2 by Ray Mitchell

New CEO at Elastec Elastec Inc. announced today that Mark Hilliard has been appointed new Chief Executive Officer of the company. Hilliard will assume responsibilities on August 1st. Retiring CEO, Jeff Bohleber, will enjoy semi-retirement and retain a part-time position as Chief Financial Officer. “I’ve had... Read More.