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Weather Blamed for Interstate Crash

Weather Blamed for Interstate Traffic Snarl There were no injuries, but there was an awful lot of aggravation as an overturned semi on Interstate 64 completely shutting down westbound traffic for several hours.According to the Illinois State Police traffic report, Ronald Cipriano, 57 of Miami...

Carmi Rotary Hears From Salvation Army

Carmi Rotary Club Hears from Salvation ArmyThe Carmi Rotary club had a very special guest on Thursday as Don Winkleman was on hand to give his wrap-up of the Salvation Army bell ringing campaign.Don told the Rotarians that he feels as if he’s at...

Recycle Day Set for Saturday

Recycle Day Carmi and White County residents will be able to unload old televisions and other electronics for recycling this weekend.Area residents can drop off items from 9 until 1, Saturday, Feb. 9 at 520 North Third Street, here in Carmi.Computers, televisions, radios, cell phones,...
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Fifth and Sixth Grade Lady Bullpups Defeat Olney

Fifth Grade Basketball WROY Sports was provided the wrong score sheet this morning for the Fifth and sixth grade girls basketball game, and while the Lady Bullpups did defeat McLeansboro earlier, last night’s game was actually against Olney, which the local won; 19 to 12. Natalie...

Carmi Woman Charged with Domestic Battery

Carmi Woman Charged with Domestic Battery Carmi Police arrested 25 year old Beth Ann Allen of 225 North Main Cross shortly after 3 Tuesday afternoon on a charge of domestic battery. According to the Police Department incident report, local authorities were called to the residence concerning...

Dr. Suess Party Coming to Library

Library Still Has Pecans and Replicas for Sale The Carmi Public Library and Friends of the Library announced a special fund-raiser that will coincide with the annual Dr. Suess Birthday party, set for March 1.The party will run from 3:30 until 4:30 that afternoon and...
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Friend of the Children Nominations Needed

Friend of the Children Nominations Needed The Guardian Center is currently planning the annual Spring Banquet, which is set for April 12 at the VFW, here in Carmi.With that in mind, the center is currently seeking nominations for the Friend of the Children award.The award...

Little Wabash Climbing to Flood Stage Again

Little Wabash Climbing Heavy rainfall over the next couple days along with rain that has already fallen across the area will send the Little Wabash River, here at Carmi into minor flood stage by Friday morning. The river is forecast to crest at 31.9 feet Friday...

Cool Em Down Donation Locations

Cool Em Down Fundraiser The Cool Em Down Fundraiser has some changes as to where one may donate funds to help keep the animal cool at the White County Animal Shelter this summer. An air conditioner will be added to the shelter and funds raised through...
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Lady Bullpups Win Again

Fifth and Sixth Graders Win Again The Fifth and Sixth Grade Lady Bullpups picked up another win Wednesday night as they defeated McLeansboro, 23 to 16. Mia Evans was the high scorer for the locals with seven points. Caroline Simmons and Jay Smith added six each...