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Kiwanis Club Unveils 2021 Corn Days Schedule
The Carmi Kiwanis Club is counting down the days to Corn Day 2021. In anticipation, the club’s president Justin Dartt has released the official schedule. It includes traditional favorites including the Corn Day parade and Pet Parade, Corn Hole Tournament, and Chili Cook Off,... Read More.
Grayville Mayor and Commissioners Set to Tackle Full Agenda
Mayor Travis Thompson and commissioners are prepping for what appears to be a packed agenda for the Grayville City Council on Monday. Four items are on the executive session including property, personnel at the Police Department specifically, and pending litigation. Grayville, it appears, will... Read More.
Pre-Trial Held For Murbarger
A 25 year old man continues to remain in the Wayne County jail after appearing via Zoom, for a brief pre-trial conference in Wayne County Court Tuesday. 25 year old Brody I Murbarger is being held on multiple charges and awaits a jury trial.... Read More.
Vaccine Mandates
With nearly 98 percent of seniors in Illinois having at least one COVID-19 vaccine, there’s still a mandate in place for health care workers, educators and college students in the state, but it has been delayed. Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Aug. 26 that health care... Read More.
Covid Numbers Released
After a big number of COVID-19 cases being reported over the holiday weekend, the Egyptian Health Department has announced more fresh cases. Also, the health department says both Saline and a resident of White County have passed away due to complications originating with their... Read More.
Norris City Village Board
The Norris City Village Board met Tuesday night for about an hour at the Senior Citizens Center due to COVID concerns.The board approved liquor license renewals for Doug’s Food Mart, Mimmo’s and the Norris City American Legion. Also the Legion was granted permission to... Read More.
A Busy Labor Day Weekend for the White County Sheriff’s Department
On Monday just after midnight, Deputy Brown responded to 311 North Powell Street in Norris City and spoke with 29 year old Erica Lynn Roberts, who said she went to Haley Stocke’s residence at 224 County Road 1900 North in Enfield to retrieve her... Read More.
WOVSED to Conduct Free Pre-K Screenings at SIC
Wabash Ohio Valley Special Education District will be conducting free prekindergarten screenings Monday, Sept. 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Southeastern Illinois College’s Learning Commons located in A building.
The screenings take about 45 minutes and include hearing, vision, speech, language and coordination tests. Head... Read More.
