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Mayor Pollard Responds to Criticism

Tuesday, July 2 by Jc Tinsley

Those looking for fireworks at the Carmi City Council meeting July 2nd were left stymied. Instead of addressing an anonymous letter sent prior to the June 18th meeting, Mayor Pollard instead said he was waiting until the meeting was adjourned and then would pass... Read More.

Peddler Permits for the Farmers Market a Main Topic for Norris City Village Meeting

Tuesday, July 2 by Nicole Behnke

The Norris City Village Board met in its regular monthly session for about an hour Monday night. Scott Mareing was there and has this report… Ashley Garlick, Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce and two other members spoke to the board concerning peddler permits... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – White County Fair Pageant With Hannah Sailer And Brenna Russell

Tuesday, July 2 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Fair returns to Carmi, Illinois August 3rd - 10th. The Queen Pageant is Monday, August 5th. Today, Nicole Behnke sits down with pageant coordinator Hannah Sailer and reigning White County Fair Queen Brenna Russell. Learn more about Brenna's experience and how... Read More.

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Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber – July 2024

Monday, July 1 by Jc Tinsley

It's a new month and that means it's time for a new Member of the Month from the Carmi Chamber of Commerce. Jc catches up with Carmi Chamber Executive Director Megan Newman, Chamber President Abby Weiss, and Mark Epperson on behalf of the Member... Read More.

Carmi Man Released on Pre-Trial after Turning Self in on FTA Warrant

Monday, July 1 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man who allegedly failed to appear on a Hamilton County warrant is back out on pre-trial release after turning himself into authorities Friday evening. Carmi Police say 18-year-old Talan Weber of Illinois Street turned himself in about 7:45pm. Weber was originally arrested... Read More.

Crossville Resident Arrested on Warrant

Friday, June 28 by Nicole Behnke

A White County Sheriff officer arrived at a residence in Crossville to serve an arrest warrant to Patti Hyatt. The officer took Hyatt to the White County Jail for her Driving While License Revoked/Suspended warrant.

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Order of Protection Violation Lands Man Behind Bars with a New Charge Added

Friday, June 28 by Nicole Behnke

A man from Mt. Vernon, Indiana, sits behind bars at the White County Jail. Mark Davis was noticed by police at Huck's. Aware that Davis had an arrest warrant, the police pulled him over once he left Huck's and advised him of his Unlawful Violation... Read More.

Two Individuals Served Warrants While in Jail

Friday, June 28 by Nicole Behnke

Authorities advised two men, who have been sitting in the White County Jail on unrelated charges, arrest warrants from White and surrounding Counties. William Browning will be going to Posey County for two of his arrest warrants: Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Jakob... Read More.

Carmi Chamber Welcomes Aegis Therapies with Ribbon Cutting Friday

Friday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Chamber directors and city officials joined to officially welcome a new member with a lot of familiar faces Friday morning. Aegis Therapies, formerly Wabash Christian Therapy, still boasts the same staff and Janelle Waters says they remain committed to it’s patients. At their... Read More.

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Kiwanis Hears from 4Hers ahead of Annual Fair

Friday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis Club has been around for over 100 years. White County 4-H beats it by a couple years, now in it’s 103rd year. Amy McCarty with the University of Illinois Extension says the program still honors tradition while also evolving for future... Read More.

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Mayor Pollard Responds to Criticism

Peddler Permits for the Farmers Market a Main Topic for Norris City Village Meeting

Open Line ON DEMAND – White County Fair Pageant With Hannah Sailer And Brenna Russell

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber – July 2024

Carmi Man Released on Pre-Trial after Turning Self in on FTA Warrant

Crossville Resident Arrested on Warrant

Order of Protection Violation Lands Man Behind Bars with a New Charge Added

Two Individuals Served Warrants While in Jail

Carmi Chamber Welcomes Aegis Therapies with Ribbon Cutting Friday

Kiwanis Hears from 4Hers ahead of Annual Fair

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