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MCPD arrests for Monday 4/18

Tuesday, April 19 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.04/18/2016Mt. Carmel Police arrested 28 year old Joshua L. McDowell of Sumner after he was stopped for a traffic violation. During the... Read More.

CWC Board gets results of Health/Life Safety Survey at April meeting

Tuesday, April 19 by Jc Tinsley

At the April meeting of the Carmi White County school board, the board elected Tom Scates as president, Kelli Chapman as Vice President and Andy Accord as Secretary.They approved the meeting dates and times for next year. Meetings still will be held on the third... Read More.

Diesel spill in Wabash River reported near Mt. Carmel

Tuesday, April 19 by Jc Tinsley

An oil pipeline has leaked an estimated 48,000 gallons of diesel fuel into the Wabash River near Mt. Carmel according to the Illinois EPA.The Wabash County Sheriff’s Department received a call about a strong smell of diesel on Monday morning and confirmed a petroleum... Read More.

“Be a Good Sport” Kids’ Fair Coming to SIC April 26

Monday, April 18 by Jc Tinsley

Madeleine,14, and Wilson DeNeal, 9, spend some time near the jukebox at last year’s Rock ‘N Roll Kids’ Fair.Basketball will not be the only sport represented in Southeastern Illinois College’s Deaton Gymnasium on April 26, from 4-6 p.m. for this year’s sports themed... Read More.

MCPD Arrest Reports ‏ 4/13-4/17

Monday, April 18 by Jc Tinsley

04/13/2016- Mt. Carmel Police arrested Timothy W. Bailey, age 53, of Grayville after he was stopped for a registration violation. During the traffic stop it was discovered that Bailey never registered the said vehicle. Bailey was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he... Read More.

Busy weekend for the White County Sheriff’s Department

Monday, April 18 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department arrested 21 year old Lashayna Simunich of Carmi Friday morning on a warrant for failure to appear. Simunich was taken into custody at 9:17 am and is being held at the White County Jail on a $500 bond.Read More.

Two ATVs stolen in White County recovered in Pope County

Monday, April 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Pope County Sheriff’s Department has recovered two ATV’s reported stolen in White County earlier this year according to Sheriff Doug Maier.Pope County deputies responded to a call over the weekend and discovered a 2004 Polaris 400 Sport that was reported stolen by Stanley... Read More.

Harrisburg couple arrested by Carmi Police early Saturday

Monday, April 18 by Jc Tinsley

A pair of Harrisburg residents were arrested by the Carmi Police Department early Saturday morning after a call was received about an argument in the Huck’s parking lot.Just before 12:30am Saturday, officers arrived to find 50 year old Larry Smith and 33 year old... Read More.

Western Kentucky and DuBois Center 4-H Camp Registration Details

Monday, April 18 by Jc Tinsley

Are you ready for an awesome time this summer meeting new friends and experiencing new things? We have two 4-H Camps for the southern region that offer tons of FUN!Western Kentucky 4-H Camp in Dawson Springs, Kentucky will be June 6-9. Western Kentucky 4-H... Read More.

Ribbon Cutting for Kellers Landscaping and Nursery

Saturday, April 16 by Jc Tinsley

Kellers Landscaping & Nursery is officially open for business. The Carmi Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Friday for the new business, located on Route 14, next to Ron Absher Auto Center. Owner Derek Keller is excited to get started working with folks... Read More.