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Carmi Council Tables Light Plant Engine Repair, Tightens Rules on Dump, More from Tuesday Night Meeting

Wednesday, September 17 by Jc Tinsley

“An expensive game of whack a mole”…that’s what Councilman Greg Knight called trying to figure out what’s wrong with and repair Engine #12 at the Carmi Light Plant. After agreeing to spend nearly $13,000 back in February in an effort to get the engine... Read More.

McLeansboro City Council Sets Trick or Treat Hours, City Wide Clean-Up, and More

Wednesday, September 17 by Nicole Behnke

The McLeansboro City Council met Tuesday night for just over an hour for their monthly meeting. Scott Mareing was there and has this report… The Consent Agenda was approved. It included the setting of Trick or Treat hours for 5 to 8 PM on Friday,... Read More.

Carmi Getting New Ladder Truck for Fire Department

Wednesday, September 17 by Jc Tinsley

The City of Carmi Fire Department is getting a new (to them) ladder truck. Last Thursday morning (September 11th) in a special council meeting, the board agreed to authorize Mayor Bill Stendeback to bid on a 1998 FL80 from Black Township in Posey County,... Read More.

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Local Sports Recap – September 17, 2025

Wednesday, September 17 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Volleyball team defeated Mt. Vernon (IN) last night in two sets; 25-11 and 25-16. The Lady Bulldogs improve to 18-2 on the season, they will host Hamilton County tomorrow night for a Black Diamond Conference battle at McDougal-Evers... Read More.

Pets at Risk to Host Meet and Greet at Pound in Carmi Saturday

Tuesday, September 16 by Jc Tinsley

If you’re in the market for a new vehicle for transportation, you head to a car dealership. Pets at Risk hopes if you’re in the market for a new vehicle of happiness, you’ll drop by the Carmi Pound near Burrell Woods this Saturday for... Read More.

IMEA Boasting Savings to Member Municipalities; Individuals Unlikely to Notice

Tuesday, September 16 by Jc Tinsley

In a win for the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency, a spokesperson for the non-profit joint action agency says member municipalities including Carmi, Fairfield, and Flora will see an overall savings of $33.6 million on their power bills over the next decade. That’s due to... Read More.

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Local Sports Recap – September 16, 2025

Tuesday, September 16 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Volleyball team defeated Newton last night on the road in three sets, 15-25, 25-19, 25-17. The Lady Bulldogs improve to 17-2 on the season, they will be back in action tonight at home as they host Mt. Vernon (IN).... Read More.

Weekend Arrests Involve Three Men For Domestic Battery, One Woman for a Warrant

Monday, September 15 by Nicole Behnke

Carmi Police arrested 36-year-old Evansville resident Cassidy James on Saturday for a White County warrant. The warrant was issued for a charge back in 2022 for Retail Theft, with the warrant filed in June of this year due to violations of her probation. James is... Read More.

Stats from CWC’s Week 3 Loss vs Hamilton County

Monday, September 15 by Cole Carter

Final Score: Hamilton County 32, Carmi-White County 16 Stats courtesy of Toby Brown and crew SCORING PLAYS: 7:08 1st Q - Braxton Miller 46 yard catch from Dallas Benbrook (run failed) | 6-0 HC 4:24 2nd Q - Cooper Hill 4 yard run (Hill run) | 8-6 CWC 3:46... Read More.

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CWC Hosts First Blackout Cancer Football Game

Monday, September 15 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi-White County High School and Relay For Life of White/Hamilton County joined together for the first Blackout Cancer Football Game. The Blackout game took place on Friday, September 12, at Harrington-Jeffries Stadium as the Bulldogs hosted the event with the Hamilton County Foxes. As... Read More.

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Carmi Council Tables Light Plant Engine Repair, Tightens Rules on Dump, More from Tuesday Night Meeting

McLeansboro City Council Sets Trick or Treat Hours, City Wide Clean-Up, and More

Carmi Getting New Ladder Truck for Fire Department

Local Sports Recap – September 17, 2025

Pets at Risk to Host Meet and Greet at Pound in Carmi Saturday

IMEA Boasting Savings to Member Municipalities; Individuals Unlikely to Notice

Local Sports Recap – September 16, 2025

Weekend Arrests Involve Three Men For Domestic Battery, One Woman for a Warrant

Stats from CWC’s Week 3 Loss vs Hamilton County

CWC Hosts First Blackout Cancer Football Game

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