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Two Carmi men arrested following Thursday traffic stop

Friday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

A traffic stop by Carmi Police Thursday afternoon led to the arrest of two Carmi men. Officers pulled over 24 year old Kyle Puckett at 1:19 pm on Seventh Street and placed him under arrest for driving on a revoked license and for not... Read More.

SIC Hosts Area’s Top Students for Annual WYSE Competition

Friday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

Nearly 150 high school students from the region met on the campus of Southeastern Illinois College Thursday, Feb. 8, to take a series of regional exams as part of the Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering (WYSE) academic competition. The event was hosted by the... Read More.

Former Zeigler treasurer pleads guilty in federal court

Friday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

Today in federal court in Benton, Illinois, Ryan A. Thorpe, 44, the former Treasurer of the City of Zeigler, Illinois, pled guilty to five counts of wire fraud and embezzlement from a local government, announced Donald S. Boyce, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois.... Read More.

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District 19 announces OREP results in Saline and Gallatin Counties

Friday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol (OREP) held in Saline and Gallatin Counties during February. This OREP provided extra patrol coverage for the ISP so officers could focus on saving lives by making... Read More.

RLC Foundation awards grants, recognizes faculty and staff

Friday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Rend Lake College Foundation spent part of last week celebrating faculty and staff by awarding new We Are Warriors grants and recognizing those who go above and beyond with giving back to the college and RLC students. RLCF Board of Directors Chariman Brad... Read More.

Carmi City Council meeting agenda for Tuesday, March 6

Friday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street March 6, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. 1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Roll Call. 3. Approve February 20, 2018, Council Meeting Minutes 4. For council consideration, discussion and possible approval: A)... Read More.

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Pro 2nd Amendment Reis Votes No on Chicago-led Gun Grabs

Thursday, March 1 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis spent the final two days of February in Springfield, battling Chicago Democrat-led attempts to implement a wide-ranging gun control agenda. Within 48 hours, legislation that creates new restrictions on age, ammunition limits, and new costs and licensing requirements on small... Read More.

Concealed Carry Class Offered at WVC March 22-24, 2018

Thursday, March 1 by Jc Tinsley

If you are interested in obtaining your Illinois Concealed Carry License, why not enroll in the next Concealed Carry course being offered by Illinois Eastern Community Colleges which will be offered at Wabash Valley College on Thursday and Friday nights, March 22 and 23,... Read More.

Norris City man sentenced to four years Wednesday in White County Court

Thursday, March 1 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court on Wednesday, 42 year old Christopher Hosman of Norris City was sentenced to four years in prison on one count of aggravated DUI and three years on one count of driving while license revoked according to States Attorney Denton... Read More.

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Carmi businesses hit with graffiti Tuesday night

Thursday, March 1 by Jc Tinsley

Three Carmi businesses were victims of vandalism on Tuesday night according to reports made to the Carmi Police Department. First Mid-Illinois Bank, Logo Graphics, and Rector Haley Printing all reported spray painted graffiti at their locations.

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Two Carmi men arrested following Thursday traffic stop

SIC Hosts Area’s Top Students for Annual WYSE Competition

Former Zeigler treasurer pleads guilty in federal court

District 19 announces OREP results in Saline and Gallatin Counties

RLC Foundation awards grants, recognizes faculty and staff

Carmi City Council meeting agenda for Tuesday, March 6

Pro 2nd Amendment Reis Votes No on Chicago-led Gun Grabs

Concealed Carry Class Offered at WVC March 22-24, 2018

Norris City man sentenced to four years Wednesday in White County Court

Carmi businesses hit with graffiti Tuesday night

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