Local News

MCPD arrest report 6/20 – 6/25

Wednesday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

The following individuals were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.06/25/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 45 year old Kelly Hannah of Mt. Carmel after police saw her standing outside of her residence in... Read More.

Culvert Replacement Scheduled for SR 66 in Posey County

Wednesday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane closures on State Road 66 for a box culvert replacement. Beginning on or around Tuesday, July 3, contractors will restrict the eastbound lane of S.R. 66 near the intersection of St. Phillips Road for a large box culvert... Read More.

Fireworks Safety Reminder: Leave Displays to Those Who Are Licensed and Trained

Wednesday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding individuals and organizations sponsoring fireworks displays in Illinois to be sure their fireworks vendor has the required state licenses and certificates issued by the IDNR and the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) prior... Read More.

STATE FAIR ENTRY DEADLINES APPROACHING

Wednesday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

State Fair Manager Luke Sailer wants to remind fairgoers of several upcoming competition deadlines for the 2018 Illinois State Fair.Entry deadlines for various competitions are listed below. Please note that some deadlines fall on a Saturday. If an entry deadline falls on a weekend,... Read More.

Righter: Illinois abortion law unenforceable after U.S. Supreme Court ruling

Tuesday, June 26 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement in response the U.S. Supreme Court ruling against a California state law that would have required crisis pregnancy centers to provide women with information about state-provided abortion. Similar legislation was signed into law in 2016... Read More.

CWC Unit 5 Board passes budget

Tuesday, June 26 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi-White County Unit 5 Board met Monday night for their June meeting.The fiscal year 2018 budget was approved, with a balance of $1.7 million in receipts versus expenditures. The budget allows them to maintain the programs that are expected while providing dollars for... Read More.

Carmi Police arrest three after search warrant executed Monday night

Tuesday, June 26 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police obtained a search warrant Monday night for a residence at 817 4th Street and made three arrests as a result. 28 year old Brandon Keown, 27 year old Samee Gunther, and 32 year old Michael Doogan were all taken into custody just... Read More.

24 teams compete in Chamber of Commerce golf tournament Saturday

Monday, June 25 by Jc Tinsley

The foursome of Jordan Johnson, Troy Nelson, Kenny Carter and Chris Desper shot a 15-under to win the annual Carmi Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 23 at the Carmi Country Club. Carmi Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Amber Ackerman (third from... Read More.

Carmi Police make three arrests over weekend

Monday, June 25 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 42 year old Antonio Ellis of St. Louis Saturday morning on a charge of domestic battery. Ellis was taken into custody at 1:09 am at a residence on Stewart Street. He is currently being held without bond at the White... Read More.

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Shimkus Statement on Status of Immigration Debate

Friday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement on the status of immigration reform in Congress:“I’ve always said that securing our borders must be the first step in reforming our broken immigration system, and both bills originally slated to be considered by the... Read More.