A Magical Christmas Storefront Window Contest Announced

Monday, October 16 by Jc Tinsley

White County business owners are encouraged to decorate their storefronts as part of the It’s a White County Christmas celebration. A traveling trophy will be awarded to the business owner with the storefront window which best depicts the “A Magical Christmas” contest theme.Entry forms... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 10/10-10/14

Monday, October 16 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.10/10/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 30 year old Tabetha L. Cassady of Bridgeport after the vehicle she was driving was stopped by the... Read More.

IECC Board meeting agenda for October 17

Monday, October 16 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board Agenda October 17, 2017 7:00 p.m. Lincoln Trail College Cafeteria 1. Call to Order & Roll Call...................................................................................... Chairman Fischer 2. Disposition of Minutes................................................................................................. CEO Bruce 3. Recognition of Visitors and Guests....................................................................................... Bruce A. Visitors and Guests B. IECEA Representative4. Public Comment5. Reports A. Trustees B. Presidents C. ... Read More.

Downtown Mt. Vernon Trick or Treat October 25th

Friday, October 13 by Jc Tinsley

Downtown Mt. Vernon businesses will be holding their annual trick or treat on Wednesday, October 25th from 5- 8 p.m.Families are encouraged to bring their children trick-or-treating to 30 local downtown businesses.Participating businesses will have a balloon located outside their building.Some participating businesses... Read More.

Ribbon Cutting for Dartt and Company, LLC

Friday, October 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Dartt & Company, LLC on Friday, October 13, 2017. Dartt & Company, LLC is located at 114 S. Walnut Street in the former Stanley Law Office building.Dartt & Company, LLC offers tax, accounting... Read More.

Saline County Sheriff asking for public help identifying armed robbery suspect

Friday, October 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Saline County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in obtaining, information regarding an attempted robbery that occurred on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at approximately 10:20 p.m. at the Dollar General Store in Galatia, Illinois.A white male approached two employees and demanded... Read More.

Carmi Rotary learns about recent Navy ship collisions

Friday, October 13 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s meeting of the Carmi Rotary club, US Navy veteran Don Drone presented a fascinating look at the two recent Navy collisions in the far east.On June 17th of this year, the USS Fitzgerald collided with a merchant ship off the coast of... Read More.

Carmi City Council agenda for Tuesday, Oct. 17

Friday, October 13 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street October 17, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. 1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. Approve October 3, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes.4. Approve September 2017 Financial Reports for the... Read More.

Mating Time is Here, Don’t Veer for Deer

Friday, October 13 by Jc Tinsley

Autumn brings shorter days, cooler temperatures and a new set of driving habits for Illinois motorists. The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Department of Natural Resources warn drivers to be vigilant during mating season as deer will be more active and visible throughout... Read More.

State report: Budget out of balance by $1.7 billion

Friday, October 13 by Jc Tinsley

The state’s fiscal year 2018 budget is out of balance by $1.7 billion, according to a fiscal policy report released today by the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget. The imbalance might have been avoided if the General Assembly had enacted $2 billion in... Read More.