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Forgotten Carmi

Forgotten Carmi: Hiding Places

Sometimes the best hiding places are right out in the open. On the sidewalk going down Main Street, between the radio station and the monument works, there was a little passageway, which culminated in … [Read more...] about Forgotten Carmi: Hiding Places

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Remembering Carmi’s Teen Town

Carmi's Teen town had it's roots with a high school language arts teacher named Miss Amaline Turni, who decided the youth of Carmi needed a teen center back in 1953. A group was formed which held … [Read more...] about Remembering Carmi’s Teen Town

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Forgotten Carmi: The Last Brick Street

Sometime in the early 20th century or late 19th century, Carmi went from dirt street to brick. Brick streets provide more of a visceral experience than asphalt - there's not only the look, but the … [Read more...] about Forgotten Carmi: The Last Brick Street

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Forgotten Carmi: The Railroad Men

One of the drawbacks of living in a small town is the train tracks. Waiting at a train crossing becomes a way of life, which thankfully is now less than in the past. Back when the depot was in … [Read more...] about Forgotten Carmi: The Railroad Men

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Chamber news

Chamber announces June Member of the Month

2022 Memorial Day Service Planned

Carmi Chamber of Commerce Awards 2022 Scholarships

Chamber announces Member of the Month for May 2022

Chamber announces Member of the Month for April 2022

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Economic Development

Banterra Donates to Uptown Theater Park

Electronics Recycling March 26

Coin Laundry and Drop Off Coming Soon!

Planned Power Outage

Railroad Crossing Closures

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City News

Trash Collection Week of July 4, 2022

Agenda: City Council Meeting of June 21, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

Juneteenth Federal Holiday

Minutes: City Council Meeting of June 7, 2022

Agenda: City Council Meeting of June 7, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.

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