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American Red Cross Continues with Flood Response While Preparing for Potential of Additional Flooding

Friday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross Central and Southern Illinois Region continues to assist residents who were affected by the heavy rains and flash flooding that pummeled parts of the Midwest, including central and southern Illinois, over the past week. A number of communities in Williamson... Read More.

ICC Approves New Electric Rates for Mt. Carmel Public Utility

Friday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved new electric rates for Mt. Carmel Public Utility Company this week, the company’s first electric rate increase since 2008. The new rates are expected to generate approximately $1,901,561 in additional annual revenue. Mt. Carmel Public Utility provides service to... Read More.

RLC students join forces for Spero Family Services

Friday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

Roughly 60 Rend Lake College students came together this semester to raise awareness and advocate for local youth in foster care. Students enrolled in four different courses participated in the project for Child Abuse Prevention Month in April and National Foster Care Month in... Read More.

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Statement from Governor Regarding American Healthcare Act

Friday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner has released the following statement regarding the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the American Healthcare Act: “The bill that passed in the U.S. House today continues to be of deep concern to our administration. Recent changes did not address fundamental concerns... Read More.

Shimkus Statement on House Passage of the American Health Care Act

Friday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after the House approved legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), known more commonly as Obamacare: “For seven years, I’ve fought to repeal all of Obamacare’s mandates, middle class taxes, abortion subsidies,... Read More.

Kiwanis Club learns about class coming to Supportive Living of Wabash

Friday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis Club heard from Tammy Rahmoeller on Thursday. Rahmoeller, Manager of Supportive Living of Wabash, was introduced by Sandra Bryant. Rahmoeller is helping facilitate a six week Live Well, Be Well Class for those living with chronic health conditions along with... Read More.

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MCPD arrest report 5/3-5/4

Friday, May 5 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. 05/03/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 29 year old Carl P. Pierce of Mt. Carmel after he was accused of violating an order of... Read More.

Nine arrested as local law enforcement conducts warrant sweep

Friday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department, Carmi Police Department, Grayville Police Department, and Illinois State Police conducted a warrant sweep detail that began Thursday night at 6pm and is continuing. Nine arrests have been made so far, and Sheriff Doug Maier says more arrests are... Read More.

Mt. Vernon woman surrenders at Carmi Police Department Thursday

Friday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

At 12:12 pm Thursday, 32 year old Shalandrea Parks of Mt. Vernon, IL surrendered on a White County warrant at the Carmi Police Department for failure to appear on charges of driving on a suspended license and driving an uninsured motor vehicle. Parks... Read More.

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Grayville City Council agenda for Monday, May 8th

Friday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, MAY 8, 2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA AMENDED PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Mayor Bisch Commissioner Jordan Commissioner Brock Commissioner Downs Commissioner Stroud CONSENT AGENDA TREASURER’S REPORT PURCHASE ORDER APPROVALS EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pending or Probable Litigation 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11) OTHER BUSINESS: 1. Concession Stand Lease 2. Award Bids on Sale of Tractors/Mowers 3. Liquor and... Read More.

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American Red Cross Continues with Flood Response While Preparing for Potential of Additional Flooding

ICC Approves New Electric Rates for Mt. Carmel Public Utility

RLC students join forces for Spero Family Services

Statement from Governor Regarding American Healthcare Act

Shimkus Statement on House Passage of the American Health Care Act

Kiwanis Club learns about class coming to Supportive Living of Wabash

MCPD arrest report 5/3-5/4

Nine arrested as local law enforcement conducts warrant sweep

Mt. Vernon woman surrenders at Carmi Police Department Thursday

Grayville City Council agenda for Monday, May 8th

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