Local News

USDA Issues Safety-Net Payments to Illinois Farmers

Wednesday, October 25 by Jc Tinsley

USDA Illinois Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting Executive Director, (SED) Rick Graden announced over 125,000 Illinois farms that enrolled in safety-net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill will receive financial assistance for the 2016 crop year.The programs, known as Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC)... Read More.

MCPD arrest four on Tuesday

Wednesday, October 25 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 10/24/2017-The Mt. Carmel Police arrested three suspects on drug charges after they were stopped for a traffic violation. ... Read More.

Shawneetown Fire Department gets new truck

Wednesday, October 25 by Jc Tinsley

October is Fire Prevention month and the City of Shawneetown has added a new tool for firefighting when fire prevention doesn’t work. The Shawneetown Fire Department took ownership of a 75 foot ladder truck on Monday. The ladder truck is thanks to the Lemont Fire Protection... Read More.

ARF’s HOWLoween Hairball coming Saturday, October 28th

Wednesday, October 25 by Jc Tinsley

$700 in cash will be awarded at ARF’s HOWLoween Hairball on Saturday, October 28th!“Yappy” Hour with Matt Kinney’s smoked pork burger sandwiches, pizza and finger foods will start at 7pm at the Fairfield Elks Lodge. Torn & Frayed, a Wayne City based rock... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Police make another arrest in ongoing drug investigation

Wednesday, October 25 by Jc Tinsley

The following individual was arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. On October 23, 2017, the Mt. Carmel Police Department arrested 25 year old Tasha R. Hedge of Mt. Carmel. Hedge is... Read More.

CHESI offering family planning through Title X grant

Wednesday, October 25 by Jc Tinsley

A Title X Family Planning grant administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Population Affairs and awarded to Community Health & Emergency Services, Inc. (CHESI) has made it possible for men and women in southernmost Illinois to receive comprehensive... Read More.

Carmi Police make two arrests Tuesday

Wednesday, October 25 by Jc Tinsley

35 year old Dacey Rogers of Carrier Mills turned herself in at the Carmi Police Department Tuesday evening on a White County warrant for unlawful acquisition of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of a controlled substance. Rogers was transferred to the White... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 10/22

Tuesday, October 24 by Jc Tinsley

The following individual was arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. On 10/22/2017, the Mt. Carmel Police Department responded to 504 Hydraulic Avenue in Mt. Carmel in reference to a domestic disturbance. ... Read More.

Mt. Carmel woman rescued from river Monday morning

Tuesday, October 24 by Jc Tinsley

Monday morning, Wabash County first responders were called to the Wabash River Bridge following a report of a woman jumping into the river.When officers arrived at 11:38 am, they were able to see the subject floating down the river. Mt. Carmel Fire Water Rescue... Read More.

IL Department on Aging Assists Seniors for Medicare Open Enrollment

Tuesday, October 24 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department on Aging’s (IDoA) Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is reminding seniors of the free counseling assistance available to Medicare-eligible individuals and their caregivers during Medicare Open Enrollment occurring October 15th through December 7th.With over 300 SHIP offices across Illinois, the agency... Read More.