Carmi Pre-School Hearings Coming Up

Wednesday, August 4 by Ray Mitchell

PRE-K SCREENINGS TO BE HELDThe Carmi-White County Schools are conducting Child Find/Preschool Screenings for Birth to 5-year old children not yet enrolled in public schools, and who will not be kindergarten eligible in the fall. The screening checks every child’s progress in hearing, vision,... Read More.

Vax Back to School

Tuesday, August 3 by Ray Mitchell

Vax to School With school starting just around the corner and area cases of Covid 19 on the uptick, the Egyptian Health Department and the Illinois National Guard are on the front lines of the fight against the virus and plan a Vax to School... Read More.

White County Fair Observing 143 Years

Tuesday, August 3 by Ray Mitchell

White County Fair Observing 143 Years This year marks the 143rd year for the White County Fair, which gets underway Monday, August 9 and continues through Saturday night, August 14th.The fair will open with the Queen pageant and conclude with a demolition derby. Reigning fair queen,... Read More.

Annual Crop Tour Scheduled

Tuesday, August 3 by Ray Mitchell

Annual Crop Tour Scheduled The 24th annual White County Crop Tour will be held on Tuesday, August 31, 2021.Individuals are invited for breakfast refreshments the morning of the program starting at 7:00 a.m. in the basement meeting room of the Farm Bureau Building in Carmi.... Read More.

Busy Meeting for Norris City Board

Tuesday, August 3 by Ray Mitchell

The Norris City Village Board met last night for its regular monthly session, back to being held at the Lions Club Building instead of the Village Hall.Lawrence Taylor of Fifth Third Bank addressed the board for 20 minutes about a detailed proposal to manage... Read More.

Corn and Beans Mostly Good

Tuesday, August 3 by Ray Mitchell

Crop Report 8/3 There were 5.6 days suitable for field work during the week ending August 01, 2021. Statewide, the average temperature was 74.8 degrees, 0.4 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 0.89 inches, 0.13 inches above normal.Topsoil moisture supply was rated 3 percent very short,... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber Member of the Month for August – Taylor Eye Care

Monday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with business owner and team member of August Member of the Month Taylor Eye Care. Dr. Clint Taylor explains what sets Taylor Eye Care apart from the competition and discusses his office's elite... Read More.

New CEO at Elastec

Monday, August 2 by Ray Mitchell

New CEO at Elastec Elastec Inc. announced today that Mark Hilliard has been appointed new Chief Executive Officer of the company. Hilliard will assume responsibilities on August 1st. Retiring CEO, Jeff Bohleber, will enjoy semi-retirement and retain a part-time position as Chief Financial Officer. “I’ve had... Read More.

Cannabis Bust

Monday, August 2 by Ray Mitchell

Cannabis Bust While medical and recreational marijuana are legal in the State of Illinois there are a number of restrictions governing both medicinal and recreational use of the substance. One of those restrictions covers the possession and use of pot in a vehicle. A restriction, Carmi resident,... Read More.

Grayville Man Dies in Boating Accident

Monday, August 2 by Ray Mitchell

Grayville Man Dies in Boating Accident A boating accident on the Wabash River at Grayville over the weekend claimed the life of a 51 year old Grayville man.According to reports, Bruce Guthrie was found dead in the river Saturday afternoon after a search that began... Read More.