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Heat Advisory in effect from noon Wednesday to 7 pm Sunday
Dangerous heat and humidity Wednesday through Sunday... .A large upper level high will produce a dome of heat and humidity across the region from Wednesday through Sunday. The combination of the heat and humidity will produce maximum heat index values over 100 degrees each...
Enfield Village Board raises utility rates at July meeting
The Enfield Village Board met Tuesday night for their July meeting.The Board agreed to the gas and water rate increases recommended by the committee that met last month. Customer's water rates will increase from .00663 per gallon to .00897 per gallon. And gas rates...
Carmi City Council approves bid to demolish building, create new parking lot
The Carmi City Council met for the second time in July Tuesday night. Keith Botch, City CPA was slated to present the 2016 Audit for the fiscal year that ended on December 31st, but due to other obligations will issue that report at the...
WVC Cheerleading Try-Out Showcase
Wabash Valley College will be hosting a Cheerleading Try-Out Showcase on Saturday, July 29, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon in the Spencer Sports Center. Interested individuals should come prepared to TUMBLE, STUNT, SIDELINE! Come to SHOWCASE your WARRIOR SPIRIT! WVC CHEERLEADING SCHOLARSHIPS are available...
Post 224 sees successful season end at 5th Division tournament
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Kansas City BBQ Society State BBQ Championship to be held in Downtown Effingham Illinois July 28th and 29th, 2017
Come out and enjoy some award winning barbeque, drinks, live music, local vendors, and help support the Chamber Foundation Community Scholarship Program. This event will take place rain or shine in Downtown Effingham, IL.Festivities begin Friday, July 28th with a Hometown Throw-Down Local BBQ...
Two people, family dog injured in mobile home explosion Tuesday evening
Two people and a family pet were injured Tuesday evening after a mobile home exploded on Gilpin Street according to a press release by Police Chief Jason Carter.Carmi Police, Carmi Fire Department, White County Sheriff’s Department, and White County Ambulance Service personnel were dispatched...
Carmi-White County Board getting ready for the upcoming school year
The Carmi-White County Board of Education held their July meeting on Monday night.Dr. Amy Dixon filled in for Superintendent Brad Lee, who was ill.The tentative Fiscal Year 2018 budget was approved. It will be on display from now until final action at the September...
