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West Nile Found in Carmi

Wednesday, August 8 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department (EHD) is reporting the first positive mosquito batches for West Nile virus in White County for 2018. Two separate batches of mosquitoes collected in Carmi tested positive for West Nile Virus on Friday, August 3. Illinois Department of Public Health Director,... Read More.

Small Business Development Specialist Arla Murphy Talks with Carmi Kiwanis

Wednesday, August 8 by Jc Tinsley

Story courtesy of Justin DarttAt the weekly Kiwanis meeting on Thursday, the club was addressed by Business Development Specialist Arla Murphy from SIC. She informed the club of the offerings that the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at SIC has. The SBDC is a... Read More.

Carmi Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Executive Director

Thursday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Lauren Higginson has been hired as its new Executive Director.Higginson is a native of Edmond, OK and has lived in Carmi since 2016. Her resume is impressive. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in both Business... Read More.

Carmi Council to Meet Tuesday Following Public Hearing

Thursday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council will meet in regular session this Tuesday, August 7th. Prior to the meeting, scheduled for 5:30, a public hearing will be held with regard to zoning 1338 Illinois Highway 1 as Business Zone II. The hope is to amend an... Read More.

Carmi Vibracoustic Mixing Plant to Hold Active Fire Drill Wednesday Night

Wednesday, August 1 by Jc Tinsley

This evening at 6pm, Vibracoustic’s Carmi Mixing Plant, in East Carmi, will be conducting an active fire drill complete with participation from local Fire, Emergency Management Services, and Police. The fire alarm will be activated from within the facility and the alarm center will... Read More.

Carmi Kiwanis Corn Day Festival Schedule Coming Together

Wednesday, August 1 by Jc Tinsley

Much of the Carmi Corn Days schedule has been finalized. The Kiwanis Club sanctioned event will kick off on Friday, October 12th this year. First evening events include the Carmi Women’s Charity Club sponsored Tiny, Little and Jr. Miss Pageant. It’ll be held at... Read More.

Carmi Chamber May Be Closing in on Exec Dir Replacement; Seeking Noms for Citizen and Biz of Year

Wednesday, August 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce held a special meeting yesterday for the purposes of recommending a replacement for Amber Ackerman in the role of Executive Director. Ackerman, who took over the role in late 2017 has seen a dramatic boom in her new business... Read More.

Carmi Police Nab Wiseman Following Stand-off

Tuesday, July 31 by Jc Tinsley

Update 5am, 8/1/18After a tense evening Monday and a prolonged standoff Tuesday, Carmi Police got their man and no one was injured. 34 year old Willie Ray Wiseman is in custody. Police initially made contact with Wiseman after the Galatia man led authorities on a... Read More.

Carmi Lions Club Back to School Back to School Breakfast

Monday, July 30 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Lions Club is doing their part to help young’ns head back to school in good shape. The organization will host a Back To School Backpack Breakfast this Saturday offering Free Pancakes and a Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast along with a Free Backpack... Read More.

Bike Stolen from Sycamore Street in Carmi

Wednesday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police took a report of a stolen bicycle yesterday evening. Wilbur Pennell of Sycamore Street tells authorities his Huffy Warhawk was taken sometime on Tuesday. The bike is Blue and Green with Lime Green on the Gooseneck handlebars. If you think you see... Read More.