Local News

Hydrant Testing Begins Monday

Wednesday, July 28 by Ray Mitchell

Hydrant Flow Testing It happens on a regular basis, and for the most part, area residents don’t feel much effect. Beginning Monday, August 2, the City of Carmi will perform hydrant flow testing. The test will be conducted between 9 and noon each day for about... Read More.

Pancake Day This Weekend

Wednesday, July 28 by Ray Mitchell

Pancake Day Want to do the household cook a favor this Saturday and help out a worthy cause at the same time? Well, plan to attend the annual Pancake Day, hosted by the Carmi Kiwanis Club. Pancakes will be served at the First Christian Church from... Read More.

Special Hearing Set for Grayville Council

Wednesday, July 28 by Ray Mitchell

A public hearing will be held in Grayville on Friday, July 30th at 9 AM at City Hall on the CDBG Grant Application, immediately followed by a special City Council meeting.A resolution of support and commitment of funds will be voted on concerning the... Read More.

Hamilton County Covid Numbers; Up

Wednesday, July 28 by Ray Mitchell

Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of 5 additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County residents:To date: July 27, 2021 1 Female in their teens 1 Female in their 30’s 1 Male in their 30’s 1 Male in their 40’s 1 Female in... Read More.

Covid Cases Continue to Climb

Wednesday, July 28 by Ray Mitchell

Egyptian Health Department was notified on July 27, 2021 of 25 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals:Saline CountyFemale: 3 in their teens, 1 in their 30’s, 1 in their 50’s, 1 in their 80’s, 1 in... Read More.

Power Outage Expected Again Thursday

Wednesday, July 28 by Ray Mitchell

Power Outages Wednesday and Thursday The City of Carmi had planned two power outages for this week, the first was Wednesday morning and the other Thursday morning.The outages will allow workers to tighten connections identified as potential issues during a recent thermal inspection.The outages will... Read More.

Evansville Subpoenas Local Apartment Owner

Tuesday, July 27 by Jc Tinsley

A local apartment owner in Evansville is facing some tough questions from the city. Evansville's city council last night voted to subpoena the owner of the Woodland Park Apartments. The move comes after several people who live in the apartments say the local utility... Read More.

Illinois Department Of Public Health Releases New Coronavirus Suggestions For Schools

Tuesday, July 27 by Jc Tinsley

The state of Illinois is out with new recommendations for masks in classrooms across the state. The state's Department of Public Health is recommending a 'layered' approach to masks this fall. That essentially means different mask rules for different schools. The IDPH says unvaccinated... Read More.

Grayville Council Approves Plan to Evict Vermin from New Police Station

Tuesday, July 27 by Jc Tinsley

Before Grayville Police will be able to effectively keep vermin off the streets, they’re going to have to get unwanted pests from their new department headquarters. Grayville Council voted to move forward with a proposal from Orkin which should further the remediation of pests... Read More.

Portion of Oak Street to Be Closed

Monday, July 26 by Ray Mitchell

Oak Street Closure A portion of Oak Street here in Carmi will be closed today, Monday, July 26.According to a city spokesperson, Oak Street will be closed between Third and Fourth Street beginning around 8 Monday morning.The closure is due to a needed water leak... Read More.