Local News

Carmi police make two arrests on Sunday

Monday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

33 year old Kendra L O’Brien was arrested at her N 7th Street apartment on Sunday afternoon after it was accused she struck a 17 year old family member with her fist. O’Brien was taken into custody by Carmi Police at 1:46pm and... Read More.

Robbery at Carmi Dairy Queen Sunday night

Monday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department is investigating a robbery that took place Sunday night at the Dairy Queen.At 11:41pm, an employee was leaving the restaurant after closing for the night. Upon getting in their vehicle, an unidentified black male opened the door of the vehicle... Read More.

Carlson makes first appearance in Hamilton County Court

Friday, January 29 by Jc Tinsley

The man accused of the stabbing attack in McLeansboro that sent one victim to an Evansville hospital on Tuesday has made his first appearance in Hamilton County Court. 37 year old Duane Carlson was charged with Home Invasion, Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Battery with a... Read More.

Carmi Police make underage drinking arrest Thursday afternoon

Friday, January 29 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi police made an arrest on Thursday afternoon after receiving a call about a man passed out on the lawn of a Sycamore Street residence. On arriving at the scene officers took 20 year old Dakota Goodwin into custody at 2:14pm on... Read More.

Rotary Trivia is coming

Friday, January 29 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s meeting of the Carmi Rotary Club, President Tom Logan spoke the members about the upcoming trivia contest. The Rotary trivia event has become the club’s biggest fundraising effort of the year, as the two contests provide much needed working funds for the... Read More.

Carmi Kiwanis Hosts Membership Drive 1/28/16

Friday, January 29 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis Club met on January 28 with President Alan Saunders calling the meeting to order. Guests introduced included Nick Knight of Town & Country Barber Shop, Justin Dartt and Hannah Howard and Caitlin Keepes of Botsch & Associates CPAs LLC, and Mike... Read More.

Carmi Police investigating stolen wallet

Thursday, January 28 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department is investigating the theft of a wallet from a Carmi home. Winnifer Pierce reported that the black and leopard print wallet was last seen at 10:30am on Tuesday in her apartment on Stewart Street. She became aware of it missing... Read More.

Upcoming Events at SIC‏ Feb. 4-21

Thursday, January 28 by Jc Tinsley

Feb. 4, 10 a.m. – The U.S. Mint launches the Shawnee National Forest quarter in Southeastern Illinois College’s Joseph Deaton Gymnasium. The public is invited to attend. Admission is free.Feb. 6, 1 & 3 p.m. -- Southeastern Illinois College Falcon Men’s and Women’s basketball... Read More.

New Harmony Antiquarian Book and Paper Show, Feb. 6-7

Thursday, January 28 by Jc Tinsley

Are you a lover of books and old things? If so, the New Harmony Antiquarian Book and Paper Show will be just your cup of tea.The show will be held at the Ribeyre gym in New Harmony Indiana on Saturday, February 6 from 9:00... Read More.

Two stabbed in McLeansboro Tuesday night

Thursday, January 28 by Jc Tinsley

Two individuals were the victim of a stabbing attack Tuesday night in McLeansboro according to a press release issued by the McLeansboro Police Department.Just before 9:30pm, Police along with Illinois State Police troopers and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department responded to a the 600... Read More.