Carmi Police arrest two after domestic disturbance call Tuesday

Wednesday, August 31 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police received a call about a domestic disturbance on West Kerney Street Tuesday afternoon, and arrested two people after each signed a complaint against the other. 32 year old Steven Smith and 23 year old Ashley Ricketts were both taken into... Read More.

Indiana State Troopers will be Conducting Sobriety Checkpoint this Weekend in Vanderburgh Co.

Wednesday, August 31 by Jc Tinsley

Indiana State Police will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint this upcoming weekend. The exact location, date and time will not be released. Motorists that are not impaired can expect only short delays of 2-3 minutes while passing through the checkpoint.Troopers encourage all motorists to... Read More.

Colorado man arrested Tuesday after leading Sheriff’s Department on hunt

Wednesday, August 31 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department took a report of a theft on Tuesday morning. At 10:30 am Sheila Turrentine reported that sometime in the last couple of weeks, someone entered a house she owns at 751 County Road 100N and took several Xbox 360... Read More.

Shimkus Accepting Military Academy Nominations

Wednesday, August 31 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting applications from young men and women interested in attending one of the United States military academies. High school seniors, college students, and anyone interested should apply now for 2017 admission.“As the school year begins, many students... Read More.

Rend Lake offering program on desert animals on Saturday

Wednesday, August 31 by Jc Tinsley

Join the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake on Saturday, September 3rd, as they host the Natural History Education Company of the Mid-south at the Rend Lake Visitor Center. This program will feature creatures with the most amazing abilities to thrive in... Read More.

Food Service Sanitation Manager’s Certification Offered at WVC

Wednesday, August 31 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College will be offering a Food Service Sanitation & Safety (Manager’s Certification) RST 1601 class taught by Lisa Shook, an approved FSSMC Instructor, using a core curriculum provided by the Illinois Department of Public Health.The class will meet on Monday and Wednesday... Read More.

IDOT: Don’t Spend Labor Day Weekend in Jail

Wednesday, August 31 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois State Police (ISP) and nearly 200 local Illinois law enforcement agencies are urging motorists to “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” this Labor Day weekend. Police will be out in force in an effort to reduce... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Police Department arrest report 8/29/16

Wednesday, August 31 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. On 08/29/2016, Mt. Carmel Police were notified that individuals were smoking cannabis in the area of 1230 N. Walnut Street. Mt. Carmel... Read More.

Carmi Township to begin oil and chipping September 6th

Tuesday, August 30 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Township Road Department will begin oil and chipping of Township roads on Tuesday, September 6th weather permitting.Roads must be clean of grass and debris for work to be started.Oil and chipping will begin September 6 on:700 East from IL Highway 14 to... Read More.

IECC TRIO SSS STARTING OFF THE NEW YEAR

Tuesday, August 30 by Jc Tinsley

All first-year Illinois Eastern Community Colleges TRIO students and mentors met at Wabash Valley College for their first day of their two-day workshop, “Learning To Succeed” or “L2S.” Each fall, prior to classes starting, the IECC TRIO Student Support Services program offers a... Read More.