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Carmi Organization Looking for some FAB New Members

Thursday, February 6 by Jc Tinsley

Studies have shown students with an education rich in the arts have historically earned higher grade point averages and score higher on college entrance exams than students without such engagement. Carmi has benefitted from having relatively strong arts programs from drama and band to...

Carmi Kiwanis Welcomes Two New Members; Honors Four Others for Legion of Honor Milestones

Thursday, December 12 by Jc Tinsley

With hundreds of years worth of experience and time spent volunteering, the Carmi Kiwanis Club added two new members to it’s roster while honoring long-time members for hitting milestones Thursday. New members inducted include Alison Cozart and Megan Newman. Cozart is Carmi’s...

Carmi Chamber to Welcome New Officer and Five New Board Members

Friday, September 13 by Jc Tinsley

The key to success for a Chamber of Commerce is a steady diet of both stability and fresh perspective. That’s why Chambers are designed with 4 year terms for board members and a 5 year stint for officers. It allows leaders enough time to...

Twelve New Certified Staff Members Join Carmi White County Unit 5

Thursday, September 7 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi White County Unit 5 Superintendent Jarrod Newell says the district isn’t off to a good start. They’re off to a great start and he says the district is blessed to have such a supportive community. “It’s gone really well and it goes really well...

Carmi Compassion Center Aims to Lift Community Members

Thursday, November 3 by Jc Tinsley

Located at 213 7th Street, just behind the new Carmi Police Department, the girls at the Carmi Compassion Center are working fervently to get ready for the changing seasons and needs of the community. Tina Youngman, explains the organization’s aim.The store is chock full...

Norris City Village Board Members Threatened Prior to Meeting Monday Night

Tuesday, August 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Norris City Village Board meeting was held last (Monday) night, instead of its regular night on the first Monday of the month. Scott Mareing was there and has this report… There were threats made to board members by an unidentified person, so two...

Illinois Association of County Board Members Wants More Local Money

Tuesday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

Story courtesy of IRN (Illinois Radio News): The Illinois Association of County Board Members says it is time to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act and give back more tax funds to local governments. Until January 2011, 10 percent of total income tax...

4-H MEMBERS PRAISED FOR OUTSTANDING WORK

Wednesday, November 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A year of work was rewarded Saturday, November 7 at the annual 4-H Evening of Excellence Achievement Awards Night held virtually due to COVID-19 and certain restrictions. Members and clubs will receive medals, prizes, and honors for their work completed September 2019 through August...

Farm Bureau Members Invited to Appreciation Drive-Thru Dinner

Thursday, July 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Members of the Wayne County Farm Bureau are invited to the annual Member Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, August 20. This year’s event will be a “drive-thru” dinner.A pork chop dinner will be served from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church...

Community Members Report Receiving Unsolicited IDES Prepaid Debit Cards

Tuesday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

Barb Kearney, a Carmi woman who happily retired 7 years ago after a successful run owning H.D. Bean Jewelers received some interesting mail Saturday, an Illinois Department of Employment Security prepaid debit card. She knew immediately it was fishy, but says it looked completely...