Busy Meeting for Enfield Village Board

Wednesday, July 21 by Ray Mitchell

The Enfield Village Board held their monthly meeting (last) Tuesday night.The main topic of discussion was the purchase of a service truck for the utilities department. The board members spent about 45 minutes in a back-and-forth with the utilities department personnel on whether to...

Carmi Council Meets New Police Officer

Wednesday, July 21 by Ray Mitchell

Carmi Council Introduced to New Police Officer Carmi Police Chief Jason Carter formally introduced his newest law enforcement officers at the Carmi City Council meeting Tuesday evening.Among them, Norris City native Matt Long will be headed to the police academy shortly and is expected to...

Oak Street Closure Monday

Wednesday, July 21 by Ray Mitchell

Oak Street Closure A portion of Oak Street here in Carmi will be closed Monday, July 26.According to a city spokesperson, Oak Street will be closed between Third and Fourth Street beginning around 8 Monday morning.The closure is due to a needed water leak repair.Motorists...

Crossville School Damage Investigation

Wednesday, July 21 by Ray Mitchell

Sheriff Investigating Crossville School Damage The former high school building in Crossville was deeded to the Crossville Community Club several years ago and it has been a constant battle to keep the old school in good shape.A battle that took a hard hit over the...

Crossville Boil Order

Wednesday, July 21 by Ray Mitchell

Crossville Boil Order Crossville residents who were without water for a short time Tuesday are now reminded they need to boil their water for human consumption until further notice.Those affected by the boil order are residences north of the Morell and Hamill Street Bridges, Potter...

Legion Loss to Grayville

Wednesday, July 21 by Ray Mitchell

Legion Loss to Grayville The American Legion Baseball 2021 Tournament got underway in Carmi last night as the Carmi team fell to Grayville in a close one; 10 to 9. C.J. Richardson tagged home plate twice while Devin Rankin, Cal York, Caleb Seibers, Ty Stubblefield, Luke...

Lamp Succumbs to Injuries

Wednesday, July 21 by Ray Mitchell

Lamp Succumbs to Injuries While there was hope and lots of prayers, well known local pastor, businessman and recently elected Carmi Township Trustee Ron Lamp passed away Monday from injuries suffered in an horrific tractor-vehicle accident that occurred several weeks ago.Lamp had been a patient...

Omaha to Celebrate 150 Years this Saturday

Tuesday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

The first Major League Baseball game was played. Ulysses Grant was President. And Omaha, Illinois was founded. Originally a stop along the Springfield and Illinois South Eastern Railway, a baggage master named Henry Pearce is believed to be responsible for naming the settlement in...

Junior Pro Cheerleading Sign-Ups

Tuesday, July 20 by Ray Mitchell

Junior Pro Cheerleading Hannah Sailer, Lacey Moore and Dayna Siegel are welcoming youngsters kindergarten through 5th grade interested in Jr Pro Cheerleading.Signups will be held this Saturday, from 8am – 11am at the practice field at the end of College Boulevard. The cost to participate is...

Corn and Beans Looking Fair to Good

Tuesday, July 20 by Ray Mitchell

Crop Report There were 2.6 days suitable for field work during the week ending July 18, 2021. Statewide, the average temperature was 73.5 degrees, 3.0 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 2.38 inches, 1.68 inches above normal. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 1 percent very short, 7...