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MCPD arrests July 5 and 8

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department.  All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 07/05/2016- Mt. Carmel Police were called to the 400 block of N. Cherry Street reference someone knocking loudly on the front door...

Carmi Police arrest two for driving without a license

Carmi Police officers arrested 30 year old Michael Ridings of Carmi early Thursday morning following a traffic stop on Oak Street.Officers noticed that Riding’s vehicle had only one headlight and initiated the stop.  During a records check it was discovered that Riding did not...
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Shimkus Statement on Recent Violence

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement in reaction to the recent violence across the nation:“I am saddened and outraged by the most recent deaths in our country. I mourn with the families of all who have died. We...

Illinois Sheriffs Association warning of phone scam

The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association is advising all Illinois county residents that there is currently underway a phone campaign fraudulently using the name of the Illinois Sheriffs' Association in their solicitation. The Illinois Sheriffs' Association never solicits by phone but does conduct a direct mail...
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4-H Show Previewed at Kiwanis

Submitted courtesy of Toby BrownFew, if any, organizations can match 4-H when it comes to generational loyalty.…Especially in a small, farming community such as this.It’s a family heirloom in the form of a club.The projects may have evolved from the corn and cooking clubs...
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MCPD arrests for July 2-7

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department.  All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 07/02/2016-Mt. Carmel Police arrested Bret W. Ashby, age 56, of Evansville, after he was stopped for a traffic violation.  During the...