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MCPD Arrests 5/13 – 5/14

Monday, May 16 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.05/13/2016-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 24 year old Jessica A. Burgett of Sumner, Illinois after she was accused of attempting to take a controlled... Read More.

MCPD arrests two after careless driver report

Friday, May 13 by Jc Tinsley

On 05/12/2016, at approximately 11:19 AM, Wabash County 911 received a call of a careless driver. The caller stated that a blue car ran over a stop sign and headed North on Cherry Street. The caller advised the driver of the vehicle was wearing a... Read More.

16th Annual Charity Golf Scramble for Special Olympics, Southeastern /Area 14

Friday, May 13 by Jc Tinsley

The 16th Annual Charity Golf Scramble, to benefit Special Olympics Illinois, Southeastern/Area 14 will be held on Saturday, June 4th, at the Wayne County Golf Course. Lunch begins at 11 am with play starting at Noon. This is a 4-person team event, with teams... Read More.

Rotary learns how defibrillators work at Thursday meeting

Friday, May 13 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s Rotary meeting, Diana Mason was introduced as the program by Kent Armstrong. Diana is an EMT and teaches the class for various colleges. She brought an AED Defibrillator to show the Rotarians how they work. She told them that with a couple... Read More.

RETIREMENT CARD SHOWER TO BE HELD FOR FMH’S ALMA SMITH

Friday, May 13 by Jc Tinsley

Alma Smith, who has been working at Fairfield Memorial Hospital Dietary Services since 1955, is putting down her measuring spoons. On Monday, May 23, 2016, she will officially be retiring her Hospital apron after 61 years of service. Alma, who is the longest standing... Read More.

Shimkus Statement on Obamacare Ruling

Friday, May 13 by Jc Tinsley

WASHINGTON – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement in reaction to the federal court ruling in favor of the House of Representatives in a lawsuit against the Obama Administration:“Today’s ruling reaffirms what we’ve known all along – that the Congress, not... Read More.

Carmi City Council Agenda 5/17

Friday, May 13 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street May 17, 2016 following Public Hearing at 5:15 p.m. (Public Hearing regarding Zoning as Business Property) Public Hearing: 5:15 p.m. rezone 308 Olive Street as Business (Zone II). Public Hearing: immediately following rezone 310 Olive Street... Read More.

Shimkus Statement on the Obama Administration’s School Bathroom Decree

Friday, May 13 by Jc Tinsley

WASHINGTON – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15), a former high school teacher, released the following statement in reaction to the Obama Administration’s unprecedented intrusion into local school bathroom policies:“This decree has nothing to do with equality, justice or fairness for students; it’s entirely about... Read More.

SIC Honors Retirees and Recognizes Milestone Service

Friday, May 13 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College held its annual Recognition Reception to honor employees for special awards, full-time milestone service, and retirements on May 5 in the George T. Dennis Visual & Performing Arts Center lobby.Paul Cummins, Humanities Co-Chair, acted as master of ceremonies for the event... Read More.

Carmi Police take property damage report Thursday

Friday, May 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department took a report of criminal damage to property on Thursday. Heather Pretzsch told officers that someone had purposely scratched the paint on her vehicle. The incident was reported at 3:32pm.