Egyptian Health Department was notified on Saturday, July 11, 2020 of two Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: a White County female in her 60’s, at home and in isolation a Gallatin County female in her 50’s, at home and in isolation. [Read more...]
FIVE RESIDENTS in Gallatin and Saline Counties TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
Egyptian Health Department was notified on Thursday, July 9, 2020 of five Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: [Read more...]
Next Battleground: Public Schools, as Mask Debate Heats Up Locally and Across the State
As the battle over the Illinois governor's COVID-19 restrictions rages on in courtrooms throughout the state of Illinois, new back-to-school guidelines handed down from the ISBE on June 23 are causing a great deal of consternation among parents and school boards alike and the battle is heating up. In a letter from lawyer Thomas DeVore to Illinois Department of Health officials, two private schools and one public school in Hutsonville, IL have already stated their intentions that they will not be complying with the guidelines, stating they are illegal and cannot be mandated. [Read more...]
Carmi Kiwanis Cancel 2020 Corn Day
The Carmi Kiwanis Board of Directors regrets to inform the citizens of Carmi and its surrounding communities that Corn Day 2020 will not be held this year. Many factors were considered when making this difficult decision. [Read more...]
No Nomination Yet for Vacancy, TIF Policy Set by Board, Budget Passed
The picnic shelter at Boyd park has gotten a new clean look. Photo by Kathy Sands
Mayor Roy Kissel asked the Norris City village board members on Monday night for possible names to fill the vacancy recently created by the death of Carl Whipple, stating he has 60 days to make an appointment. After that, the board has 30 days to accept or reject the nomination. Mayor Kissel would like to submit his recommendation at the next meeting. The appointment would serve until the 2021 Spring election. The Mayor stated that his preference would be to have someone who would run for the seat in that election. [Read more...]
