Carmi Kiwanis Club Recap 7-11-19
Courtesy of Toby Brown for the Carmi Kiwanis ClubThe Carmi Kiwanians got a lesson in cyber security at their weekly meeting on Thursday, July 17 at the Farm Bureau Building.
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Stay Positive Stay Aggressive Donates $22,000 to Locals
Since it’s founding in June of 2014 and including money just gifted, Stay Positive Stay Aggressive, a Kentucky based non profit with roots in Carmi, has now given away more than $120,000 to provide direct financial assistance to families that need assistance due to...
White County Board Meeting Goes to the Dogs Tuesday Night; Puckett on Vacation
The White County Board Meeting went to the dogs Tuesday night and County Board Chairman Don Puckett may have been miles away on vacation, yet he remained very much a topic of conversation. The visitors portion of the meeting was as long as every...
Buckman Working His Last Day as City Supervisor Wednesday
After 36 years including the last decade as City Supervisor, Mike Buckman is working his last day today. Due to an early retirement, Buckman will remain an employee into February of 2020, but will serve in more of a consultant capacity after Wednesday. He...
Carmi American Legion Post 224 Draws (3) seed for upcoming District 24 Tourney
Carmi American Legion Post 224 learned it’s District Tournament Draw Tuesday afternoon. Coach Pat Stewart’s team drew the 3 seed and will face off against 2 seed Fairfield this Saturday at 3pm. The winner will move on to a Monday afternoon matchup at 5pm. ...
White County 4H Show – General Projects Results
The busiest day of the year in the world of White County 4-H began at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9 at the White County Fairgrounds. Members brought in their general projects for conference-style judging. Members have worked a full year on everything from...
White County Fair seeking Little Miss, Jr Miss and Queen Contestants
The White County Fair comes to Carmi August 5th through 10th and the first order of business is to crown a new Queen. Hannah Sailer, former White County Fair Queen is now the coordinator and is now welcoming contestants. The pageant will be held...
Local Pharmacist and Business Owner Andy Gee Weighs in on New State Program Aiming to Help
A new state program will provide up to $10 million to help independent pharmacies that serve Medicaid customers in small communities. The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services is launching the Critical Access Care Pharmacy Program.
State Sen. Andy Manar, D-Bunker...
Chamber of Carmi gets a New Executive Director
The Carmi Chamber of Commerce officially has a new Executive Director. Chamber president Justin Dartt announced Monday afternoon that Shana Northcott, a born and raised native of Carmi has accepted the role. Northcott has spent the last 3 decades serving as a District Probation...
