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Carmi Police make arrest after Thursday night traffic stop

Friday, December 30 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 41 year old Jeremy Holston of Creal Springs Thursday night following a traffic stop.Holston was pulled over at the intersection of Cherry and Third Streets just before midnight. A records check showed that Holston’s vehicle registration was suspended due to... Read More.

USDA Makes it Easier to Transfer Land to the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers

Friday, December 30 by Jc Tinsley

Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary Lanon Baccam today announced that beginning January 9, 2017, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will offer an early termination opportunity for certain Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts, making it easier to transfer property to the next generation of farmers... Read More.

Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council Ratifies Collective Bargaining Agreement with Rauner Administration

Friday, December 30 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner announced today the Administration has reached a collective bargaining agreement with the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council representing Illinois Conservation Police Officers."Through fair and good faith negotiations, we were able to reach a compromise that continues to protect our... Read More.

IEMA Encourages People to ‘Resolve to be Prepared’

Friday, December 30 by Jc Tinsley

Each year, people around the world welcome the start of a new year by making personal resolutions. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies throughout Illinois are encouraging people to ‘Resolve to be Ready’ for emergencies in 2017. The agencies... Read More.

Carmi City Council meeting agenda for Jan. 3

Friday, December 30 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street January 3, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. 1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. Approve December 20, 2016 Council Meeting Minutes4. For council consideration, discussion and possible approval:a)... Read More.

Carmi Rotary remembers one of their own at Thursday meeting

Friday, December 30 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Rotary club held a sad meeting on Thursday as they discussed the passing of long time Rotarian Kelly Pyle. Kelly passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday of this week.The Rotarians used their weekly meeting to share their memories of Kelly. Every Rotarian that... Read More.

A Pathway to Licensure: Changes to Law for Health Care Workers with Criminal Convictions

Friday, December 30 by Jc Tinsley

Effective January 2017, previously barred health care workers and applicants with criminal convictions may once again become eligible for licensure in Illinois. Under a new law, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”) will implement a review process for impacted health care workers. ... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department makes battery, warrant arrests

Thursday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department arrested 25 year old Michael Aud of Carmi late Tuesday night on a charge of battery after he was accused of striking a man in the face multiple times. Sheriff’s deputies and Carmi Police found Aud later in... Read More.

Repairs Coming for U.S. 41 Crossing in Evansville

Thursday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane closures on U.S. 41 in Evansville for the repair of a railroad crossing. The repair will take place in two phases. The first phase will begin Tuesday, Jan. 3. Crews with Railworks will repair the northbound lanes of... Read More.

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Illinois State Police Highlight New 2017 Laws

Thursday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

The new year brings new laws, and the Illinois State Police (ISP) would like to highlight a few that become effective January 1, 2017. In an effort to protect first responders, Scott’s Law, the “Move Over” law, requires that motorists slow down or change... Read More.