Local News
Egyptian Health Department Reports 10 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday
The Egyptian Health Department was notified, on Tuesday, of 10 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (6)1 female in her 20’s
2 males in their 40’s
1 female in her 50’s
2 males in... Read More.
Hamilton County Health Department Reports 2 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday
The Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 2 additional positive cases of COVID-19 Tuesday. They include… 1 female in her 30’s
1 male in his 30’s To date:There have been 758 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. 17 people who were... Read More.
Rep. Niemerg Continues Satellite Office Hours This Week and Next for Edwards, Wabash, White Counties
TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) announced that the next Satellite Office Hours will be for Edwards, Wabash and White Counties this week and next. Thursday, February 258:00 – 10:00 AM Mt. Carmel City Hall (631 N. Market St.)11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Albion City Hall... Read More.
Enfield Village Board Met Tuesday Night
The village of Enfield held its regular monthly meeting last night instead of the regular February 16th date due to the bad weather. The board approved Gina Cushman as interim board member, replacing Mary Doerner, who passed away recently. Cushman is a science teacher at... Read More.
State Senator Darren Bailey Announces Run for Illinois Governor in 2022
Illinois Sen. Darren Bailey announced Monday he will seek the Republican nomination for governor in 2022… Bailey made the announcement Monday alongside family and friends at the Thelma Keller Convention Center in Effingham. He was sworn in as state senator in January, and previously served as... Read More.
White County Senior Citizens to Hold Produce/Dairy/Meat Box Giveaway Wednesday
The White County Senior Citizens Center will have a produce/dairy/meat box giveaway Wednesday, February 24, 2021, beginning at 11 am. Follow the route signs. 11:00 am - 12:00 pm is for senior citizens only. 12:00 pm - ? is for the general public. As... Read More.
White County CEO Class Offering White County Books for Sale
The White County CEO class of 2021 business, “Our County Coordinates,” has put together two very different books about White County. Their “Coffee Table Book,” available for $30, is about some of the businesses and organizations here in White County. Their children’s book, available... Read More.
Carmi Chamber to Hold Ribbon Cutting for The Rusty Razor Monday, March 1st
The Carmi Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting for The Rusty Razor Hair & Beard Parlor, located at 102 E Main St, Carmi, IL, at 10 am on Monday, March 1 ,2021. The Rusty Razor Hair & Beard Parlor, has you covered! Men,... Read More.
CWCHS Girls Basketball Reschedule
Carmi-White County High School has rescheduled the Varsity/JV Girls' Basketball game with Harrisburg (from February 17th) to March 9th, at Carmi at 6:15 pm
