Egyptian Health Department Reports 19 New COVID Cases Tuesday
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New Resource for Expecting Mothers/Families Launches in White County
With the backing of We Love White County, Carmi and the region now has a new Pregnancy Resource Center. Tucked away at 226 North Walnut, the Pregnancy Help Center (PHC) offers the confidentiality and privacy that’s paramount to the expected clientele. The Carmi Chamber...
Rural Wabash County Water District to Begin Flushing Hydrants October 26th.
The Rural Wabash County Water District will begin flushing hydrants throughout the entire district on Monday, October 26, 2020 continuing through the week until completed. It is not uncommon to notice a dip in water pressure and sometimes a slight discoloration of...
Seniors Most Likely to be Adversely Affected by “Fair Tax” According to New Report
A new report out says seniors will be adversely affected by the so-called Fair Tax if it were to pass. Illinois Policy says retiree’s income tax would jump by 9.3%. Currently, Illinois retirees don’t pay state income tax. Under the governor’s proposal, those seniors...
Uber Expands to 25 Southern Illinois Counties Including White, Gallatin, Wayne, Edwards
Uber is coming to a neighborhood near you in Southeastern Illinois. A press release from the ride service says it will expand operations to 39 counties throughout Illinois including 25 southern Illinois counties. White, Wayne, Gallatin, Hardin, Edwards, Pope, and Wabash Counties are all...
Ridgway Man Arrested for Driving While License Suspended
36 year old John David Larson of Ridgway was arrested Monday night, by Carmi Police for Driving While License Suspended, after a traffic stop on Main Street at Jessup Street. He was taken to the White County Jail where he bonded out on $250...
Norris City Village Board Met Monday Night
The Village of Norris City held its regular monthly meeting last night at the Lions Club Building.The board approved a TIF Agreement for the Lions Club Building at 100 East Main Street for repairs on the roof, at a cost of $25,000. Work will...
Rep. Bailey Returns Over $13,000 to Taxpayers
LOUISVILLE…State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) reports that for the second year running, he is returning money back to the taxpayers from his legislative allotment. “We just paid the final invoice covered under this last fiscal year budget and will be returning $10,183.55 of taxpayer money...
