Rotary welcomes newest member on Thursday

Friday, March 24 by Jc Tinsley

Dr. Patrick Haskell becomes the newest member of the Carmi Rotary Club on Thursday. Photo provided by Kenneth Dwain Harrelson. At Thursday’s Rotary meeting, Patrick Haskell was inducted into the club. Janice Alka, assistant district governor from the Mt. Carmel Rotary club, did... Read More.

Illinois Republican Delegation Statement on Medicaid Allotment

Thursday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

In response to concerns regarding the way in which Illinois’ per capita allotment of Medicaid funds would be calculated under the American Health Care Act, Republican Members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation released the following statement:“Today our delegation received assurances from the Centers for... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 3/20-3/21

Thursday, March 23 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.03/20/2017- Mt. Carmel Police arrested 22 year old Kendal M. Martin of Mt. Carmel after police were called to the 1100 block... Read More.

Lincoln Log Cabin offers training sessions April 1-2 for potential volunteers

Thursday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site will explain the many ways volunteers bring history to life for visitors at training sessions April 1 and 2.Whether your interests are in living history, serving as a tour guide, working in the visitor center or gift... Read More.

Shimkus Announces Annual High School Art Contest

Thursday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting entries for the 2017 Congressional Art Competition. The contest is open to high school students in the 15th Congressional District. Entries are due by April 28.“This is an annual competition that we are pleased to... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department investigating a missing trailer and a found sword

Thursday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department took a report of a stolen trailer on Wednesday afternoon. Milton York came to the Sheriff’s office to report that on Saturday, someone took a homemade trailer from his property outside Enfield. York told deputies that he had checked... Read More.

SIC Board meets amid State and Federal budget concerns

Thursday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met Tuesday, March 21 at 6 p.m. in the Rodney J. Brenner Board Room to hire an auditordiscuss state and federal budget impact on the college, as well as approve a number of action items. After receiving multiple... Read More.

IECC Board member resigns at Tuesday meeting

Thursday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

Trustee Michael Correll unexpectedly resigned from the Board of Trustees. First elected in 2009 and reelected in 2013, Correll stated, “I have tried to represent the 110,000 people of the District in the best way I could. I have attempted to stand for all... Read More.

Carmi Police arrest Norris City man for violating OP and meth

Thursday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

A Norris City man was arrested by Carmi Police early Thursday morning after a call for service on Webb Street.At 2:56 am, officers arrived at 409 Webb Street and took 41 year old Christopher Fields into custody for violating an order of protection. ... Read More.

Carmi Police make two traffic stop arrests overnight

Wednesday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police made two traffic stops that led to arrests late Tuesday and early Wednesday.At 10:25 pm, 39 year old Juston Jacoby of Carmi was pulled over at the intersection of Elm and 6th Streets and taken into custody for driving on a... Read More.