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Hamilton County Road to Close

Hamilton County Road to Close

The Hamilton County Highway Department is alerting motorists of road construction.The construction is being done on South Dahlgren Road, between Dahlgren and Illinois Route 14.The project is expected to begin this (Tuesday, Oct. 3) morning and will likely take about two weeks to complete.There... Read More.

National EAS Test

(CNN) — If you hear a screeching alert go off on your cell phone – and everyone else’s cell phone – this Wednesday at 1:20 pm Central time, don’t panic.The federal government said it will conduct on Wednesday afternoon a nationwide test of its Emergency... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – October 3, 2023

Five Carmi-White County golfers were in action yesterday at the IHSA Golf Sectionals in Waterloo and Taylorville. At the Waterloo Sectional, Maxon O’Daniel finished tied for 46th place with an 83. Aidan Willis finished tied... Read More.
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There’s No Place Like Mule Days

While the number of folks that have been celebrating Mule Days since it began is probably low if any at all, as this year’s Enfield fall celebration is observing its 102nd year.This year’s theme “There’s No Place Like Mule Days,” is an invitation to... Read More.

Gallatin County Farm to Table; Success

After a $22,000+ inaugural event in 2022, Gallatin County doubled down betting it could get even better. Officials were rewarded Friday evening with great weather and an even bigger turnout. Patrick Scates says before paying bills, the 2023 event takes in nearly $40,000 in... Read More.

Hydrant Flushing Continues

It happens every year and this year is no exception.The City of Carmi will continue its fire hydrant flushing this week. Flushing will occur nightly, from 12am-5am.  The process will last through October 31, 2023. During those times, customers may experience low water pressure or discolored... Read More.
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Deadly Crash in Effingham County

 (Effingham Co., IL)  --  Illinois State Police continue to investigate a deadly crash in Effingham County involving a semi truck carrying seven-thousand gallons of ammonia.  Authorities say the tanker was involved in a multi-vehicle crash Friday night on U.S. Highway 40 near the town... Read More.

Sasquatch Festival Coming to Harrisburg

Sasquatch….Bigfoot…whatever you prefer to call the “critter” that’s considered the king of “hide and seek,” will be the featured them of the first ever Sasquatch Festival set for Saturday, Oct. 7 in downtown Harrisburg.The concept grew out of a fall 2020 meeting of Harrisburg... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – October 2, 2023

The Carmi-White County Bulldog Football team defeated Christopher-Zeigler Royalton back on Friday by a final score of 52-14. Andrew Dodgson led the way on the ground for the Bulldogs, rushing for 114 yards and 3 touchdowns on just 6 carries.
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