Local News
Niemerg Announces Satellite Office Hours
Niemerg Satelitte Office Hours State Representative Adam Niemerg (knee-mer) will be hosting satellite office hours next week, Wednesday, July 7. Niemerg, or a representative will be in Wabash County at the River Church on Market Street from 8 to 9:30 Wednesday morning. A stop in Carmi follows... Read More.
Dog Days of Summer
Dog Days of Summer While the tri-state has received some relief from the recent high temperatures that are making millions of Americans miserable the heat can be deadly when it comes to the family pet.Pet owners are reminded there is a lot of summer left... Read More.
Crossville Fourth of July Celebration
Crossville Fourth of July Celebration The Village of Crossville will be celebrating Independence Day, a day early this year, with festivities planned for Saturday, July 3rd, including a fireworks display. Years ago, Crossville was the site of massive fireworks on the July Fourth holiday, so residents... Read More.
Carmi Fireworks Sunday
Carmi Fireworks Carmi residents are invited to enjoy a massive fireworks display this year, however, the Lions Club’s sponsored car show has been moved to September.Kelly Northcott, Carmi Chamber of Commerce Director, explained the fireworks are set to begin around 9 Sunday night, July 4.WRUL... Read More.
Busy Monday for Sheriff’s Department
Monday turned out to be a busy day for the White County Sheriff’s Department as Sheriff Randy Graves and Sgt. Craig Poole, along with Deputy Scott Cantrell were all busy with reports. Sheriff Graves responded to an oil lease near Rising Sun, after the owner... Read More.
Wednesday Water Outage in Carmi
Water Outage Water main construction will result in a planned water outage set for this (Wednesday) morning beginning at 8 and lasting about six hours. The areas affected include both sides of the 400 block and 501 to 509 Plum Street, all of Cora Street,... Read More.
Quilts of Valor
Quilts of Valor The Wayne County Farm Bureau announced a new initiative in the community to make handmade quilts for Wayne County Veterans. The Farm Bureau recently donated $2,000 to the volunteers of the Wayne County Quilts of Valor.David White, president of the Wayne County... Read More.
Blood Supplies Down
Blood Supplies Down To say Covid has been disruptive would be a bit of an understatement as all aspects of life have been affected by the virus, including blood supplies.The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage that is affecting blood availability... Read More.
Grayville City Council Met Monday
The Grayville City Council met in regular session Monday night. The Treasurer Reports $1,455,500.42 in the Restricted Account, $918,375.83 in the Investment Account, and $211,045.42 in Cash Available for Operations, for a total of $2,584,921.67.The mayor reports the pool is now up and running... Read More.