MCPD latest agency to warn residents about scams in the area

Wednesday, February 17 by Jc Tinsley

Now that tax season is upon us the Mt .Carmel Police Department would like to warn residence of scams being used in this area. Below are some of the scams.A common scam at this time is where a person calls and states they are... Read More.

MCPD arrests 2/13-2/17

Wednesday, February 17 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.02/17/2016, Mt. Carmel Police Department served an arrest warrant on 33 year old Curt E. Dill of Mt. Carmel. Dill was located in the... Read More.

Traffic stop yields pair of arrests by Carmi Police Tuesday night

Wednesday, February 17 by Jc Tinsley

A traffic stop on Tuesday night resulted in the arrest of two Carmi residents by City Police. Officers initiated the stop on 5th Street near Elm just before before 9pm for only having one headlight. The driver, 37 year old April... Read More.

Carmi-White County School Board hears about need for more buses.

Wednesday, February 17 by Jc Tinsley

At Tuesday night’s meeting of the Carmi-White County District 5 school board meeting, transportation director Bart King addressed the Board to give an update on the District’s buses. He said that two more buses are due at the end of the school year, giving... Read More.

Hall formally charged in Hamilton County, first court date set

Wednesday, February 17 by Jc Tinsley

37 year old Eric L Hall of Carmi was formally charged in Hamilton County Court yesterday following his arrest by Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department deputies Thursday night. States Attorney Justin Hood said that Hall has been charged with eight separate counts in the... Read More.

Carmi City Council Passes Budget; Approves Business Zoning for Hargrave Properties

Tuesday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

If all goes according to plan, the City of Carmi will operate $257 in the black for the upcoming year. The City of Carmi approved their 2016 budget at last night’s council meeting. That $257 was the final number left after plenty of give... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department has active holiday weekend

Tuesday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call about a theft on Saturday afternoon in Enfield. 51 year old Timothy McGehee reported that sometime between Wednesday and Friday, someone stole a small white rocking chair from his front porch at 417 Hosick Street. Saturday... Read More.

Carmi Police make drug arrest after call from Dollar General

Tuesday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department arrested a Harrisburg woman on Monday afternoon after Dollar General employees noticed evidence of drug use in a bathroom. 32 year old Amy Lane was stopped south of Carmi on Route 1 after employees noticed the evidence at 12:41pm. While... Read More.

FMH AUXILIARY DONATES SCALES FOR CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE PATIENTS

Tuesday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

Luke McDaniel, FMH Quality Analyst with Auxiliary Vice President Judy Gruner with one of the scales that are being given to heart failure patients upon discharge. In efforts to improve patient safety and prevent avoidable readmission of patients, Fairfield Memorial Hospital is providing patients... Read More.

Carmi Man Facing Numerous Charges Following Thursday Night Chase

Saturday, February 13 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton County Sheriff’s authorities were led on a quarter mile chase before they were able to arrest 37 year old Eric L. Hall of Carmi. Deputies say they were forced to tase Hall in order to taken him into custody after he allegedly... Read More.