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MCPD arrest man after chase

Friday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

On 02/04/2016, a Mt. Carmel Man was arrested after he fled from the Mt. Carmel Police. David A. Pierce, age 56, of Mt. Carmel is accused of coming up to the Mt. Carmel Police Department and starting a confrontation with police over a citation he received a day... Read More.

Rotary hears about the Salvation Army at Thursday meeting

Friday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

Photo provided by Kenneth Dwain Harrelson At Thursday’s Rotary meeting, Kent Armstrong introduced Don Winkleman as the program. Don, in his spare time, heads up the local Salvation Army. He told the club that the organization helps people in time of need. They help... Read More.

Carmi Kiwanis Calls on One of its Own for Program Thursday

Friday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

The economy is tricky these days. When we look at our 3 main local and regional industries, coal, oil and agriculture, two of the three, coal and oil are without doubt in a massive downturn. However, unemployment remains relatively low and if you look... Read More.

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Indiana State Police busy in Posey County Wednesday night

Thursday, February 4 by Jc Tinsley

An Evansville man and woman woke up behind bars this morning after their arrest in Posey County last night on charges of possession of meth and pot. State Police in Indiana say they stopped the couple at Hucks in Mt. Vernon Tuesday evening just... Read More.

Absentee and Early Voting Open to Public Now in White County; Dozier talks Local Primary Races

Thursday, February 4 by Jc Tinsley

The March 15th primary is still 5 weeks away here in Illinois, but as White County Clerk Paula Dozier says, there’s no reason for voters here to feel disenfranchised because they should be able to vote. That’s thanks in large part to grace period,... Read More.

Man indicted in federal court for stealing from Carmi Business

Tuesday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

A man accused of stealing more than $800,000 from a Carmi business has been indicted by a federal grand jury. 60 year old Kent W. Cutchin has been charged with one count of making forged securities and four counts of money laundering. Cutchin made his... Read More.

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Rose, Righter sponsor legislation to fund higher education, MAP grants and save taxpayers hundreds of millions

Monday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

Springfield, IL – To ensure critical funding for universities and community colleges, and students who receive Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants, State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) and State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) are pushing a comprehensive, affordable proposal that is paid for and will... Read More.

Carmi League of Arts offering Mike Greene Memorial scholarship

Monday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Mike Greene scholarship was created at Mike's passing in 1994. Mike was 36 years old. He was a valuable part of the arts culture in this community for many years. He was a talented visual artist, a great actor, a fantastic stage... Read More.

Upcoming Events at SIC‏, Feb. 13 – 23

Monday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

Feb. 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. – Southeastern Illinois College Theatre presents The Importance of Being Earnest in the George T. Dennis Visual & Performing Arts Center at SIC. Tickets are $8 for general admission, $6 for students, staff and seniors. For reserved... Read More.

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Carmi Chamber of Commerce to Offer Scholarship

Monday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Carmi White County High School seniors, as well as church and home schooled students living in the Carmi White County School District, can obtain applications for a $4,000 scholarship from the high school guidance... Read More.

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MCPD arrest man after chase

Rotary hears about the Salvation Army at Thursday meeting

Carmi Kiwanis Calls on One of its Own for Program Thursday

Indiana State Police busy in Posey County Wednesday night

Absentee and Early Voting Open to Public Now in White County; Dozier talks Local Primary Races

Man indicted in federal court for stealing from Carmi Business

Carmi League of Arts offering Mike Greene Memorial scholarship

Upcoming Events at SIC‏, Feb. 13 – 23

Carmi Chamber of Commerce to Offer Scholarship

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