Long time Village Employee Keith Stokes was given recognition last night at the Norris City Village board meeting. Stokes has retired from the Village and was given a plaque last night from the board. "...a plaque for 30 yearsof dedicated service to … [Read More...]
Feature Story
Alderman Doug Hays Sworn in as Acting Carmi Mayor This Morning
Acting Mayor Hays announced he would be on the ballot for that election and stated he would not be resigning his seat as Alderman at this time, which means he can retain his vote as an alderman, but will not be able to break any … [Read More...]
Rudolph’s Claim Against City Survives, Contract’s Validity Still to be Heard
Today's court hearing where motions were heard by Landon "Rudy" Rudolph and the City of Carmi ended with a continuance. Rudolph succeeded in his motion to dismiss former Mayor Bill Stendeback and Clerk Cynthia Attebury from the … [Read More...]
Hays is Mayor Pro Tem Until Council Meets to Appoint Interim Mayor Next Week
The Carmi City council last night elected Doug Hays as Mayor Pro Tem, who then announced the cancellation of the special meeting that had been called for Wednesday, October 7 at 2:00 p.m. It was replaced with a new special meeting … [Read More...]
UPDATE: Radio Station Reports Carmi Mayor’s Resignation This Morning, Special Meeting Now Set for Tuesday Morning
UPDATE: This afternoon's meeting has been canceled and rescheduled for Tuesday, October 13 at 9:00 a.m. at Carmi City Hall.Radio station WRUL reported this morning that Carmi Mayor Bill Stendeback had submitted his resignation as … [Read More...]
Carmi Kiwanis Corn Days 2026 Coming This Weekend!
Carmi Kiwanis Corn Days 2026 week has arrived once again! With that comes some Road Closures and traffic detour patterns to allow for safe travels for through traffic and pedestrians. Church St. between Main and the alley … [Read More...]
Addelynne Dare is 2026 Mule Day Queen
2026 Mule Day Pageants Kick off Onstage Mule Day Festivities
Deborah Campbell was last night’s emcee on stage at the opening of the Mule Days festivities in Enfield. 2025 Mule Day Queen Aubrey Carter assisted with crowning the winning contestants. The judges for Thursday night’s contests … [Read More...]
Two Sentenced This Week in White County Court on Charges Involving MInors
Austin Rossiter, 32 of Carmi, appeared in court yesterday (September 30) on five counts of child pornography and was sentenced to prison in White County Court by the Honorable Judge T. Scott Webb. … [Read More...]
Obituaries
Robert Brown, South Carolina (formerly of Norris City)
Robert “Bobby” Brown, Greenwood, SC September 18,1936—May 13, 2026 Robert Lee Brown, 89, passed away May 13, 2026 at his … [Read More...]
Lillian Kirk, Pennsylvania (formerly of Carmi)
Lillian (Lynn) Kirk Lynn Kirk, age 80, of West Chester, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 7, … [Read More...]
Dorothy Wheeler, Enfield
Dorothy Mae Wheeler Jan 5, 1938 — Aug 16, 2026 Enfield Dorothy Mae Wheeler, 88, of Norris City, passed away on August … [Read More...]
Timothy Ramsey, Harrisburg
Timothy Bryan Ramsey, age 68 of Harrisburg went to be with Jesus at 8:25 PM on Friday, August 14, 2026 at his residence … [Read More...]
Corbet Stover, Jr., Norris City
Corbet C. Stover, Jr Norris City Corbet Stover Jr., 69, passed away on August 2, 2026, … [Read More...]
Jackie Lee Thurman, of Norris City, Returns Home
Jackie Lee Thurman Sep 25, 1931 — Sep 3, 1950 Cpl. Jackie Lee Thurman is returning home. On … [Read More...]
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Lydicks Celebrate Fifteeen Years of Marriage
Happy 15th Anniversary! Caleb Anthony Lydick and Gretchen Ingrid-Joy Lydick are celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary, marking their Crystal Anniversary. The couple were married on September 30, 2011, at New Life Church in Carmi, … [Read More...]
Village of Norris City Position Opening Street/Utility Department
Position Opening Street/Utility Department The Village of Norris City is accepting applications for employment for a position in the Street/Utility Department. Type of Work: Anything with the Street Department including but not limited to: gas … [Read More...]
Notice of Public Hearing
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Education of Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District No.3 of the Counties of White, Hamilton, and Gallatin in the State of Illinois that an annual budget for the said school district for the … [Read More...]
Marriage Licenses/Civil Unions
May 2026 Royce Sterling Ritcheson, Carmi and McKinzie Lee Murphy, Carmi Jacob Lamont, Carmi and Karson Elizabeth Kays, Carmi Corey Allan Waide, Carmi and Calan Jessica Blazier, Carmi Franklin D. Davis, Norris City and Bethany June Shepard, … [Read More...]
Robert Brown, South Carolina (formerly of Norris City)
Robert “Bobby” Brown, Greenwood, SC September 18,1936—May 13, 2026 Robert Lee Brown, 89, passed away May 13, 2026 at his home at Wesley Commons Health and Rehabilitation Center in Greenwood, South Carolina. … [Read More...]
How to Prepare for Medicare Open Enrollment
Before Medicare's Open Enrollment period begins on Oct. 15, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is encouraging beneficiaries to start browsing plans early and to get trusted advice through the state's Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP). “I … [Read More...]
Budget, FOIA, Christmas Bonuses on Enfield Agenda for Tuesday
BOARD OF TRUSTEES, VILLAGE OF ENFIELD AGENDA FOR BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 13, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Call to order Approve minutes of last meeting Treasurer's Report … [Read More...]
Carmi City Council to Select Acting Mayor Tuesday Morning
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING---CARMI CITY COUNCIL The purpose of this meeting is to elect an Alderperson to serve as acting Mayor of the City of Carmi, Illinois and to change authorized signers on all City of Carmi and Carmi Light and Water Bank … [Read More...]
Norris City Board Meets Tuesday: TIF Attorney, Retirement, on Agenda
Agenda Village Board Meeting October 13th, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Hall Roll Call Prayer & Pledge Approval of: September Minutes September Treasurer’s Report September Bills Visitors’ Comments, Concerns, Request Committee … [Read More...]
