February a great month for IECC TRIO Student Support Services program

Friday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

February has been a busy month for the IECC TRIO Student Support Services program. Opening the activities was a visit to Eastern Illinois University for the Transfer Open House. This was the first Transfer Open House that EIU has offered; and, based on the... Read More.

Ferrell Hospital Plans Clinic for Carmi

Thursday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

Ferrell Hospital, with assistance from Deaconess, will open a new medical facility in Carmi shortly. Nurse Practitioner Emily Goemaat with Clinic Practice Manager Kristin Parks were guest speakers at the Thursday, March 2nd Kiwanis meeting. Goemaat originally hails from Harrisburg, She expects Norris... Read More.

Two arrests by Carmi PD after Wednesday morning foot chase

Thursday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man was arrested Wednesday morning following a foot chase through Danny’s Pool Room and up Main Street.At 9:47 am, Carmi Police observed 43 year old Kelly King as a passenger in a vehicle as it pulled into the lot behind Danny’s... Read More.

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Shawnee National Forest’s Snake Road closing for Spring migration

Thursday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 1, 2017) – Shawnee National Forest’s Snake Road is closing March 15 so that snakes and amphibians – some of them considered threatened and endangered in Illinois and the United States – can migrate from limestone bluffs to nearby LaRue Swamp.... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 2/27-3/1

Thursday, March 2 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.02/27/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 20 year old Daisha B. Ott of Ft. Branch, Indiana after the vehicle she was driving was stopped... Read More.

Mt. Carmel schools locked down Thursday morning

Thursday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

On March 2, 2017, at approximately 0810 hours, Mt. Carmel Police received information that a male subject came into Wabash Valley College making statements that were concerning to staff. The male subject left the campus before police arrived on scene.As a precautionary measure the... Read More.

Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau Regarding the Executive Order to Roll Back Waters of the U.S.

Thursday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding President Donald Trump’s executive order regarding the Waters of the U.S. rule. “We’re extremely pleased to see President Donald Trump sign today’s executive order which will begin relaxing and undoing some... Read More.

Diabetes Alert Day Event to be Held March 28

Thursday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

An event to raise awareness about Type 2 Diabetes will be held March 28 in our area. In less than 60 seconds, you can know if you are at risk for developing diabetes. Then participants can receive information about the disease and its prevention... Read More.

American Red Cross Volunteers Respond to Help Residents Following Storms and Tornadoes

Thursday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross is providing comfort and care to residents affected by the storms and tornadoes that hit parts of Illinois on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. Volunteers from the Central and Southern Illinois Region are on the ground in Brown, Franklin, Marshall, Massac,... Read More.

Shimkus Statement on Tuesday’s Storms

Thursday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after making calls to local leaders:“My thoughts and prayers are with all those in my district and across our state who were affected by the storms last night. I also want to extend a huge... Read More.