Portion of Stewart Street Closed Until Wednesday Late Afternoon
Stewart Street is closed between 3rd Street and North Church Street due to repair work. It will re-open late this (Wednesday) afternoon.
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Carmi Man Arrested Following Tuesday Traffic Stop
A 20 year old Carmi man, Drake A. Baker, was arrested by Carmi Police Tuesday afternoon following a traffic stop at the Main and Locust Street Intersection. A driver’s license check revealed that the driver, Drake, had a suspended driver’s license. During an inventory... Read More.
Illinois Businesses Address at Meeting put on by Illinois Patriots and Illinois Carry Tuesday Night
More than 70 people attended a meeting Tuesday night at R.I.G. Ministries in Carmi. The meeting, focused on White County Businesses, was put on by Illinois Patriots and Illinois Carry to discuss available options and answer questions business owners may have about reopening their... Read More.
White County Sheriff’s Department Responds to a Couple of Domestic Battery Reports Over the Weekend
54 year old Lonnie D. Williams of Norris City called the White County Sheriff’s Department Saturday night to report his step son, 29 year old Joseph D. Abell, had attacked him at his property at 847 County Road 550 North in Norris City.Williams stated... Read More.
White County Sheriff’s Department Responds to Report of Criminal Trespass Saturday Morning
The White County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of Criminal Trespass to Real Property Saturday morning at 2206 County Road 1200 E in Carmi. Jessica L. Fishback told officers someone had entered a garage on the property. Upon arrival, Deputy Spencer met with Morgan... Read More.
Friday’s Double Shooting Appears to be Murder Suicide
On Friday at approximately 11:10 a.m., the Carmi Police Department was dispatched to 1604 Hillcrest Avenue in Carmi on a report of a male and female who appeared to have been shot. The 911 caller was a family member who had come to check... Read More.
Power Outage Today for Portions of Carmi Due to Replacement of Power Poles
The City of Carmi will have a planned power outage on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. The following areas will be affected:Beginning at 9:30am, South 10th and 11th Street, along with Huck’s and S & E Auto, will be off for approximately 20 minutes. Beginning... Read More.
FERRELL HOSPITAL TO INCREASE PATIENT VISITORS
ELDORADO, IL – Ferrell Hospital will begin to allow more visitors to hospital and outpatient facilities. Beginning Monday, June 1, patients who are hospitalized at Ferrell Hospital may have one visitor per patient, per day, during regular visiting hours (7 AM – 8 PM). Patients... Read More.
White County Sheriff’s Department Responds to Early Sunday Morning Burn Injury Report
The White County Sheriff’s Department responded to an early Sunday morning call to White County 911 Dispatch in reference to someone suffering a burn injury. 65 year old Peggy L. Kell of Springerton stated her grandson, 28 year old Cody M. Kell was somehow exposed... Read More.
Benton Man Arrested Sunday Morning on DUI Charges
A 22 year old Benton man, Chase Dalton Owens, was arrested by the White County Sheriff’s Department early Sunday morning. At approximately 4:52 a.m., a motorist reported to White County Dispatch a subject passed out and unresponsive in a black 2014 Ford Focus parked... Read More.
