Local News
CWC Board of Education approves repair bids at April meeting
The Board approved the low bid for the roof replacement and parapet repairs at the Jefferson Attendance Center from D7 roofing from New Baden, Illinois at a cost of $58,150.They also approved the only bid received on track surface replacement at the high school...
Grayville City Council passes budget
The Grayville City Council met for the last time in April Monday night. Before the meeting, a public hearing was held on the 2017-2018 budget. There were no changes to the budget that was presented earlier this year, and should reflect a $169,020.52 positive...
Line-up Announced for 2017 Mt. Vernon Fall Fest
The official entertainment line-up for this year’s Mt. Vernon Fall Fest, held September 29- October 1, has been announced. Friday night’s show will open with Southern Ill native country group, Savannah Rose and Atlanta Burning. They are currently recording...
Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission Secures Grant Funding for Two Public Infrastructure Grants within the region
The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced the recipients of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Public Infrastructure. Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission submitted and received two grants in 2016. The grant funds are for the City of Lawrenceville and...
Carmi Recreational Summer League Opening Day this Saturday
The Carmi Recreational Summer League is looking forward to another fun filled season and would like to invite the community to our 2017 Opening Day Ceremony on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Bradshaw Park.Ceremonies will begin at 11:00 am as...
White County CEO Program to Hold Trade Show Thursday
The White County CEO Program will hold their Trade Show on April 27, 2017 from 5-7pm at Rice Motor Company, located at 1306 W Main Street in Carmi.
Carmi Kiwanis Club Learns About Champion Laboratories
During their weekly meeting on Thursday, the Carmi Kiwanis Club heard from Carmi’s own Curt Kessler, Light Duty Plant Manager atChampion Laboratories. The plant was founded in 1955 in West Salem by Howard Gaither under the name Kleen Pak. Filters were made in a...
