Local News

Busy Week Ahead for 4-H

Thursday, July 8 by Ray Mitchell

Big Week for White County 4-H MembersTo say White County 4-H members are looking at a big week coming up would be a bit of an understatement as activities get underway Saturday morning leading up to the giant livestock show on Wednesday, July 14.Saturday... Read More.

Big Weekend for Patriot Riders

Thursday, July 8 by Ray Mitchell

Big Weekend for Patriot Riders The local chapter of Patriot Riders, a group dedicated to helping veterans, has a big weekend coming up as a ride, barbecue, music and a cornhole tournament are on tap for the group Saturday. Registration for the ride will begin at... Read More.

Wheat Harvest; All But Done

Thursday, July 8 by Ray Mitchell

Crop Report Wheat harvest is all but complete in the state and corn and soybeans are about 50 percent good. That’s according to the latest crop report from the USDA. There were 3.4 days suitable for field work during the week ending July 04, 2021. Statewide, the... Read More.

Enfield Farm Market

Thursday, July 8 by Ray Mitchell

Enfield Farm Market Looking for fresh produce?You may want to head to Enfield this afternoon as the weekly farm market is set to run from about 3 utnil 5ish.Debbie Stone, coordinator of the market, indicated if the weather is good, the market will be held... Read More.

Busy Weekend for White County Sheriff’s Department

Wednesday, July 7 by Ray Mitchell

White County Sheriff’s Reports It was a busy weekend for the White County Sheriff’s Department as officers dealt with burglary, criminal trespass to property, theft, criminal damage and fraud.Monday, the sheriff’s department responded to the residence of William Kyle Garrison of 211 East Locust Street,... Read More.

Brief Meeting for Carmi Council

Wednesday, July 7 by Ray Mitchell

A Lesson in Brevity Three minutes and 41 seconds. That’s all it took for Carmi City Council to breeze through their agenda early Tuesday evening.A Brown and Roberts engineering firm pay request for work that’s been completed at the airport was approved as was an... Read More.

Busy Meeting for Norris City Village Board

Wednesday, July 7 by Ray Mitchell

The Norris City Village Board met (last) Tuesday instead of the usual Monday due to the Fourth of July Holiday. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…The main item on the agenda, Phase III of the water project, took front and center as... Read More.

Carmi Businesses Popped in ACE Surveillance

Wednesday, July 7 by Ray Mitchell

Illinois State Police Zone 8 Commander Ryan Shoemaker recently released the results of an Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) surveillance and two Carmi businesses were named in the results of the patrols. Shoemaker said the surveillance was conducted at establishments in Clinton, Effingham, Fayette, Gallatin, Marion,... Read More.

Carmi Junior Pro Football Signups Announced

Tuesday, July 6 by Jc Tinsley

It’s time to start thinking about Carmi Junior Pro Football. Signups are coming up on Saturday, July 17th and also Saturday, July 24th, from 8am – 11am each day. Coaches Chris Myers and Spud Egbert say signups will be held at the football practice... Read More.

Loud Music Results in Arrest

Tuesday, July 6 by Ray Mitchell

Loud Music Results in Arrest Fans of loud music and cannabis may want to take note of this report, as loud music and marijuana resulted in the arrest of a Carmi man just before midnight Monday. Robert M. Darling, 57, of 101 Sixth Street, was arrested... Read More.