Chamber of Commerce and City of Carmi Organizing Truck or Treat

Thursday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce, along with the City of Carmi, is working to organize a Trunk or Treat for area children on October 31. Local businesses, churches and community organizations are invited to participate and hand out treats to children. There is no... Read More.

Governor’s Hometown Awards – Application Deadline August 1

Thursday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

The Serve Illinois Commission is reminding all interested parties that applications for the Governor’s Hometown Awards are due in less than two weeks. The awards give formal recognition to those who contributed to their community’s quality of life through projects that have strong volunteer... Read More.

Governor Signs Charlie’s Law

Thursday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed Charlie’s Law, a-first-in-the-nation bill that enables all children in Illinois to receive treatment under their insurance plans for the debilitating behavioral disease PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections). “Today is an important day. This shows... Read More.

Carmi police make warrant arrest; nab two kids for curfew violation

Thursday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

A traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a Carmi man Wednesday evening. 34 year old Randall Flowers was pulled over by Carmi Police at 7:07 pm in the parking lot of the Main Cross... Read More.

Heat Advisory in effect from noon Wednesday to 7 pm Sunday

Wednesday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

Dangerous heat and humidity Wednesday through Sunday... .A large upper level high will produce a dome of heat and humidity across the region from Wednesday through Sunday. The combination of the heat and humidity will produce maximum heat index values over 100 degrees each... Read More.

Enfield Village Board raises utility rates at July meeting

Wednesday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Enfield Village Board met Tuesday night for their July meeting.The Board agreed to the gas and water rate increases recommended by the committee that met last month. Customer's water rates will increase from .00663 per gallon to .00897 per gallon. And gas rates... Read More.

Carmi City Council approves bid to demolish building, create new parking lot

Wednesday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met for the second time in July Tuesday night. Keith Botch, City CPA was slated to present the 2016 Audit for the fiscal year that ended on December 31st, but due to other obligations will issue that report at the... Read More.

WVC Cheerleading Try-Out Showcase

Wednesday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College will be hosting a Cheerleading Try-Out Showcase on Saturday, July 29, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon in the Spencer Sports Center. Interested individuals should come prepared to TUMBLE, STUNT, SIDELINE! Come to SHOWCASE your WARRIOR SPIRIT! WVC CHEERLEADING SCHOLARSHIPS are available... Read More.

Fight call results in underage drinking arrest

Wednesday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police were dispatched to a report of a fight in progress at a residence on 4th Street just after midnight Wednesday morning.After speaking with the residents involved in the verbal altercation, officers arrested 19... Read More.

Post 224 sees successful season end at 5th Division tournament

Wednesday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Carmi 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 5 4 Newton 0 3 0 2 0 0 X 5 5 2WP: Meinhart LP: Potter3B: BrinkleyIP R ER H SO BB Potter 3 2/3 5 3 5 2 ... Read More.