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Resources Available for Small Businesses
The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is working to secure access to helpful resources for small businesses throughout the State of Illinois. As you may have read from SBA’s previous announcement (https://www.sba.gov/page/guidance-businesses-employers-plan-respond-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19), the U.S. Small Business Administration will work directly... Read More.
Enfield Village Board to Meet Tuesday
The Enfield Village Board will meet Tuesday at 7:00 pm. Old business will include updates on the Gupta/Village of Enfield properties, rescinding the Chris Williams street closure, the Ray Key and Janet Dodd properties, Kyle Poore bid on properties, and a resolution for street... Read More.
City of Carmi Reminds Residents to Only Flush Toilet Paper
The City of Carmi would like to take this opportunity to remind residents to please only flush toilet paper. Other items, such as paper towels and napkins, should not be flushed. This helps to keep our City sewer system working properly.The City of Carmi... Read More.
Walmart Changes Hours of Operation Temporarily Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
Effective as of Sunday, March 15th, Walmart's temporary hours of operation are 6am - 11pm daily. This will help ensure associates can clean and stock products. Stores operating under more reduced hours will keep current hours of opertion. More info: Read More.
Area Individuals Willing to Help Others During Coronavirus Pandemic
Several local and area individuals are willing to help anyone in need during this coronavirus pandemic. You may reach out to them on facebook.Carmi-Mallory Newingham HeadleeKacie HughesSammie SaulsCarrie CarpenterRobin Marler HaughtKim Litton Crossville -Claudie Parson Norris City/Carmi -Julia Paige McKenzieAlicia Sturgal (NC) Norris City (Mon/Tues) -Amanda Farris Enfield... Read More.
School Closure and Coronavirus Prevention Forces Postponement of “Thoroughly Modern Millie”
Carmi-White County High School Drama Department Director, Sherry Passmore, has announced the postponement of the CWCHS production of Thoroughly Modern Millie.
School Closings Due to Coronavirus Prevention
Due to the coronavirus, the list of Tri-State schools, businesses, and events continues to grow.Here are the schools in our area that have announced they will be closed starting Monday.Illinois-White County Schools–Until March 30th (Will attend Monday but out 17th - 30th)-Wabash County Schools–Until... Read More.
Unit 5 School Board to Tackle Coronavirus, Retirements, Update on Building Repairs or Construction Expected as Well
School officials in Unit 5 will gather for their monthly meeting Monday evening where Superintendent Brad Lee is expected to give a coronavirus update. The agenda indicates Lee says the district is in a low risk area, but are reviewing e-learning plans and other... Read More.
