Kiwanis Pancake Day This Weekend

Tuesday, February 19 by Jc Tinsley

Kiwanis Pancake Day The Carmi Kiwanis Club will hold their annual Pancake Day on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Washington School in Carmi. Pancakes and sausage will be available from 7am - 11am. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Proceeds will... Read More.

NITE Patrol Numbers Announced

Tuesday, February 19 by Jc Tinsley

Nighttime Enforcement Numbers AnnouncedIllinois State Police announced the results of a Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) Patrol in Wayne County conducted recently.There were two driving under the influence citations issued along with two other alcohol drug related citations.There was one occupant restraint ticket issued. There were... Read More.

Local Chamber Opposes Wage Hikes

Tuesday, February 19 by Jc Tinsley

Local Chamber Opposes Wage Hikes In a statement that mirrored the Illinois Chamber of Commerce’s stand on the minimum wage hike approved by Illinois legislatures last week, the local Chamber of Commerce is also opposed to the wage hike.Lauren Higginson, executive director of the Carmi... Read More.

Local Flooding Continues

Tuesday, February 19 by Jc Tinsley

Flooding Continues Rainfall is expected to pick up this (Tues) afternoon and into tonight.While the rain may be mixed with snow at times, but will change to all rain overnight.Minor to moderate flooding remains forecast on most area rivers and additional anticipated rainfall coming in... Read More.

Robocalls a Major Nuisance

Tuesday, February 19 by Jc Tinsley

Robocalls A Major NuisanceWe all get them, probably more than we like.Robocallers asking for personal information or calling about insurance.Experts say the number of Robocalls coming into your phone is a growing problem, but there are ways you can help decrease the amount of... Read More.

Basketball; NCOE Wins

Tuesday, February 19 by Jc Tinsley

Basketball; NCOE Wins The Norris City Omaha Enfield Fighting Cardinals defeated Waltonville 63 to 57 Monday night for Coach Jim Tucker’s first regional win.The Cardinals will now advance in regional play and face Woodlawn Wednesday night.Jeff Skaggs and Joey Lane had the action covered for... Read More.

Escapee Apprehended

Monday, February 18 by Jc Tinsley

Escapee Apprehended The White County Sheriff’s Department was busy Friday as they worked with the U.S. Marshal’s Service searching for two escapees from the Wood River Correctional Facility.According to the sheriff’s Facebook page, a person matching the description of one of the escapees reportedly had... Read More.

It’s George Washington’s Birthday

Monday, February 18 by Jc Tinsley

It's George Washington's BirthdayHappy Birthday, George Washington! In observance of Washington’s Birthday, Presidents Day is celebrated every year on the third Monday in February. The federal holiday brings about changes to what services are available and what offices are open on Feb. 18. Most government... Read More.

Carmi Council Meets Tuesday

Monday, February 18 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Council Meeting Tuesday There are only three items on the Carmi City Council meeting agenda, but those three items will likely take up most of the meeting.The local council will meet at 5:30 Tuesday, with a budget and appropriation public hearing set for 5:15... Read More.

Enfield Board Meeting Tuesday

Monday, February 18 by Jc Tinsley

Enfield Board will Meet Tuesday The Enfield Village Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 7 Tuesday evening.The meeting will include a possible final decision on properties that need to be cleaned up in the village.Other matters before the village board include police,... Read More.