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Illinois Unemployment Lowest On Record

Friday, September 21 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Unemployment Lowest on RecordThe Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell to 4.1 percent in August and nonfarm payrolls decreased by -5,200 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)... Read More.

City Fender Benders Reported

Friday, September 21 by Jc Tinsley

City Fender Benders ReportedCarmi City Police were busy Wednesday investigating several accidents that occurred throughout the day.There were no injuries reported in any of the accidents, but one did result in a citation for one of the drivers.Police responded to a minor accident that... Read More.

Carmi Police Make Two Arrest

Friday, September 21 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police Make Two Arrest Carmi Police arrested an Enfield woman after she was caught attempting to steal several items from the Dollar General Store, Thursday afternoon.Holly Jo Miller, 30, of 105 N. First Street, Enfield was arrested and during a search, additional stolen items... Read More.

Candidates Picking Up Petitions

Friday, September 21 by Jc Tinsley

Interested Candidates Pick Up Petitions This week was the first day to pick up petitions for municipal, township and school board elections set for April 2.Locally, Barbara Mitchell picked up a petition for Carmi White County School Board. Her term ,along with Any Accord, Brent... Read More.

Grayville Council Meets Monday

Friday, September 21 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville Council Meets MondayThe Grayville City Council will meet Monday at 7 p.m for what appears to be a full agenda.The council will review and likely take action on delinquent revolving loans. The water filtration discussion that was started at the meeting held earlier... Read More.

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Desk and Derrick Convention Undeway

Thursday, September 20 by Jc Tinsley

Desk and Derrick ConventionThe 67th annual Association of Desk and Derrick Clubs Convention and Educational Conference is on-going in Evansville and will wrap up Saturday.Those attending the conference were treated to field trips Wednesday and had a choice of either a Day on the... Read More.

Candy Corn Run Set for Corn Days

Thursday, September 20 by Jc Tinsley

Candy Corn Run Set for Corn Days The annual Candy Corn Run to benefit the Guardian Center will be held again this year during the Carmi Corn Days weekend.Proceeds from the run will benefit the children of Edwards, Gallatin, Saline, Wabash and White Counties. The... Read More.

Stinking Rivers Offensive

Thursday, September 20 by Jc Tinsley

Stinking RiversLocal residents having been “holding their noses” around the area rivers, as the flooded waterways have caused a stench that is hard not to notice.Unless one’s “smeller” is not working properly, it’s hard to miss the odors coming from the Little Wabash and... Read More.

Carmi Woman Sentenced to Prison

Thursday, September 20 by Jc Tinsley

Dunn to PrisonA 35 year old Carmi woman was sentenced to prison in White County Circuit Court Wednesday.Starlett R. Dunn, was sentenced to three years in a Department of Corrections facility and ordered to serve one year supervised release (parole) on a charge of... Read More.