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Three arrested on drug charges after Wabash County search warrant served

Friday, May 20 by Jc Tinsley

The Wabash County Sheriff’s Department made three arrests on Wednesday after executing a search warrant. 22 year old Tyler Wade and 21 year old Mary Cessna of Mt. Carmel and 18 year old Dakota Dent of Oakland City, Indiana... Read More.

Carmi Police offering reward for information about April 30 theft

Friday, May 20 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department is offering a $150 Crime Stoppers reward for information that leads to the arrest of those responsible for an April 30th theft.Around 11am that day, a child’s black mini bike was taken from a residence at 312 5th Street. A... Read More.

Carmi man, Harrisburg woman convicted in Hamilton County Court

Friday, May 20 by Jc Tinsley

Two individuals were sentenced in Hamilton County Court Thursday according to States Attorney Justin Hood.29 year old Phyllis Shoulder of Harrisburg was sentenced to 2 years in Department of Corrections custody after pleading guilty to one count of possession of methamphetamine. Shoulder will... Read More.

Albion woman sentenced in White County Court Thursday

Friday, May 20 by Jc Tinsley

28 year old Amanda Huff of Albion was sentenced to one year in prison Thursday in White County Court after entering a guilty plea to one count of possession of a controlled substance. In addition, Huff will be under one year of mandatory supervised... Read More.

Carmi Rotary takes a trip through Israel at Thursday meeting

Friday, May 20 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s meeting of the Carmi Rotary club, the members took a trip to Israel, courtesy of Pastor Randy Douglass of the First United Methodist Church of Carmi.Pastor Douglass made a trip to the holy land in 2014 as part of a large group.... Read More.

Righter: Speaker Madigan, House Democrats kill EIU funding legislation

Friday, May 20 by Jc Tinsley

Legislation that sailed through the Illinois Senate May 5 that would have directed more critical funding to Eastern Illinois University, other universities, and community colleges during the state’s ongoing budget impasse is now essentially dead, according to State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon).“This is yet... Read More.

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SIC Board Passes Biofuels Agreement with SIU at May meeting

Friday, May 20 by Jc Tinsley

The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met Tuesday, May 17 in the Rodney J. Brenner Board Room to pass a number of action items and discuss key planning items and other topics including significant transfer opportunities, a state construction project and a facilities... Read More.

Hoskins Honored as Educator of the Year by Carmi Kiwanis

Thursday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

She began her career as an aide at the middle school and then became a special education teacher there. She was also cheerleading sponsor at the middle school before moving to Brownsville to teach high school students. Her colleagues wrote that what is most clear about... Read More.

Upcoming Schedule at Carmi Country Club

Thursday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

Monday the 23rd, the CCC will be having our Pro-Am. Tee times determined from 8 o'clock to 2 o'clock will be arrange for Pro-Am players.If you would like to sign your team or yourself up for any of these events, Please contact the club.... Read More.

Carmi Police arrest two individuals Wednesday afternoon

Thursday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

A traffic stop on Wednesday afternoon resulted in a list of charges against a Carmi man. Carmi Police stopped 30 year old Andrew McCauley on a motorcycle at Mears Market at 12:41pm for driving on a revoked license. After McCauley was in custody,... Read More.