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Illinois State Police Activity Report

Thursday, August 5 by Ray Mitchell

Illinois State Police Announces July Activity and Enforcement Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of July.Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,196 incidents... Read More.

Cherry Street Pantry Open Today

Thursday, August 5 by Ray Mitchell

Cherry Street Food Pantry There is no doubt the Covid virus has affected all aspects of life for folks around the country, including Carmi and White County residents.Often that has meant less income and that generally means a little more stress in a household. Well, Cherry... Read More.

Enfield Farm Market; Today

Thursday, August 5 by Ray Mitchell

Enfield Farm Market The vendors participating in the weekly Enfield farm market were for the most part pleased with a special market that was held this past Saturday, despite the rain. Organizers promised another Saturday market in the future, but reminded everyone the farmer’s market will... Read More.

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Covid Moves Wayne White Meeting Outdoors

Thursday, August 5 by Ray Mitchell

Covid Moves Wayne White Annual Meeting Outdoors The Wayne-White Annual Meeting will still be held this Friday, but due to concerns with rising cases of Covid in our area, it will now take place in an outdoor drive-thru setting at Wayne City High School. Members... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Covid Update

Thursday, August 5 by Ray Mitchell

Covid Updates; Egyptian Health Department 13, 964….that’s the number of individuals who have been fully vaccinated in the three counties covered by the Egyptian Health Department; White, Saline and Gallatin. However, that number is offset by the continuing climb of Covid 19 cases in the tri-county... Read More.

Hamilton County Covid Cases Up

Thursday, August 5 by Ray Mitchell

Hamilton County Covid Cases Up Eleven new cases of Covid were reported Wednesday by the Hamilton County Health Department. Those cases included two male children; two females in their twenties; one male in their twenties; one female in their thirties; one male in his thirties; one... Read More.

Mask Mandates

Thursday, August 5 by Ray Mitchell

Mask Mandates Illinos Governor J B Prizker issued a mask mandate Wednesday which says schools will be required to mask up as they return to class. That mandate immediately drew negative remarks from nearly every Republican legislator including local legislators; Darren Bailey and Adam Neimerg.Both issued... Read More.

Boil Order Lifted

Wednesday, August 4 by Ray Mitchell

Boil Order LiftedThe boil order that had been in place for the Village of Enfield has now been lifted.Village residents no longer need to boil your water for human consumption.

Carmi Police Reports

Wednesday, August 4 by Ray Mitchell

Carmi Police Reports Carmi Police were busy Wednesday morning, receiving a report of criminal damage and making an arrest for a driving violation. Early Wednesday morning, a few minutes before 1 o’clock, a traffic stop near the intersection of Burrell and Gilpin Street resulted in the... Read More.

Carbon Market Conference Scheduled

Wednesday, August 4 by Ray Mitchell

Carbon Market ConferenceFarmers and area agronomists are encouraged to attend the Carbon Market Conference on Tuesday, August 24. This conference will feature three speakers discussing topics associated with carbon markets and opportunities for production agriculture. Presenting at the conference are:Shelby Myers, an economist with... Read More.