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Carmi Township Board Meeting Agenda for 1/20/2023

Thursday, January 5 by Blake Seely

The Carmi Township Board will meet January 10th at 6pm at 304 S. Church street in Carmi. New business includes the Loss Control Policy Adoption and the Economic Interest Statement Names to County Clerk. There will also be reports from the Treasurer, the Clerk,... Read More.

Carmi Police Department Report 1/5/2023

Thursday, January 5 by Blake Seely

A Maunie man is behind bars after being charged with Domestic Battery. Brenton Jones of Washington Street had a complaint signed against him on Sunday after the victim reportedly had extensive injuries to her head and body. Jones was charged with Aggravated Domestic Battery,... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Norris City Chamber of Commerce

Thursday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with Norris City Chamber of Commerce president Emmy Pruitt and their inaugural Member of the Month, Matt Healy of Catalyst Health Plans. Tune in for more on Matt and what's going on with... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – January 5, 2023

Thursday, January 5 by Cole Carter

Tonight the Carmi-White County girls basketball team will host Edwards County for a Black Diamond Conference matchup at McDougal-Evers Gymnasium. Carmi comes into the game with a record of 6-11 after falling to Harrisburg on Tuesday night. Edwards County on the other... Read More.

City of Carmi: New Parks Curfew and City Information

Wednesday, January 4 by Blake Seely

The City of Carmi would like to take this opportunity to remind area residents of various items:First, the City of Carmi has passed an ordinance implementing a curfew in all City owned parks from 10 pm- 5am. More information can... Read More.

Eric Snodgrass to Keynote Farm Finance Forum

Wednesday, January 4 by Blake Seely

The Fairfield National Bank and the Wayne County Farm Bureau are excited to bring back the Farm Finance Forum on Friday, February 3. The forum will feature a series of well-known speakers that will cover a variety of topics related to financial matters on... Read More.

Annual Dinner Meeting of Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Scheduled for March 13th

Wednesday, January 4 by Blake Seely

The Annual Dinner Meeting of The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for Monday, March 13, 2023. During the meeting, the Business of the Year and Community Service Award will be presented.Nominations for recipients of these awards are being accepted at the Chamber... Read More.

Carmi City Council Meeting Summary – 1/3/2023

Wednesday, January 4 by Blake Seely

The Carmi City Council held the first of their two monthly meetings on Tuesday January 3rd, with all members present. There were several items on the agenda, all of which were approved at the council. The items approved include: a resolution establishing the City... Read More.

Carmi Police Department Report 1/4/2023

Wednesday, January 4 by Blake Seely

On Tuesday at around 6pm a Burnt Prairie man turned himself in on two failure to appear warrants. 27 year old Bryan Stacey turned himself in on a White County warrant and a LaSalle County warrant, both for Failure to Appear on Domestic Battery... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department Report 1/4/2023

Wednesday, January 4 by Blake Seely

The White County Sheriff’s Department had their hands full Tuesday night and Wednesday morning as they made multiple arrests. Tuesday night at around 10:30pm Reporting Officers were sent to Crossville to attempt to serve an arrest warrant. They found and arrested 40 year old Samantha... Read More.