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MCPD report 10/14-10/16

Monday, October 17 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.10/14/2016- Mt. Carmel Police Department arrested 33 year old Derek L. Batterton of Mt. Carmel after he was stopped for a traffic... Read More.

WVC BRUBECK ARTS CENTER GALLERY TO FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT

Monday, October 17 by Jc Tinsley

Alexis Rusch is a photographer and educator whose “work” varies and includes many subjects such as abandoned buildings, portraiture, sports, families, newborns, children, as well as breaking news events.Alexis attended Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and earned... Read More.

Carmi Man Jailed Following Burglary at Plum Street Pharmacy Sunday

Sunday, October 16 by Jc Tinsley

A 29 year old Carmi man is awaiting formal charges after a brazen burglary at Plum Street Pharmacy Sunday morning. Carmi Police responded to a Renshaw Avenue apartment following a call in that an individual had come across a large quantity of unattended medications... Read More.

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Jordan assumes leadership of Carmi Kiwanis Club

Friday, October 14 by Jc Tinsley

Story and Photos courtesy of Barry ClevelandJeremy Jordan joined the long list of men and women who have led Carmi’s oldest civic club when he was installed Thursday as the president of the Kiwanis Club of Carmi.The annual installation of officers was conducted by... Read More.

IDoA announces start of Medicare open enrollment period

Friday, October 14 by Jc Tinsley

Saturday, October 15th marks the beginning of the annual Medicare open enrollment period. The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is reminding eligible older adults to use this time to review their plan options. The Department offers free counseling assistance to help educate Medicare-eligible individuals... Read More.

RLC Criminal Justice Roundup for Scholarships set for Oct. 17

Friday, October 14 by Jc Tinsley

The fifth annual Criminal Justice Roundup for Scholarships fundraiser is returning to the Rend Lake Resort next month to raise money for Rend Lake College students. The event is set for 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17 in the Resort’s Conference Center in Whittington.

SIC Concert Choir prepares for Wonderful Words concert — October 20

Friday, October 14 by Jc Tinsley

The SIC Concert Choir rehearses for the upcoming Wonderful Words concert on Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. Classic poetry... Read More.

Carmi Rotary getting ready for Trivia Nov. 5

Friday, October 14 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s Rotary meeting, Cindy Conley discussed other things going on at Corn Day. She told the club about meeting several out of town residents at the White County Historical Society house on Robinson Street. One of the things that caught her fancy was... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 10/12-10/13/16

Friday, October 14 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.10/12/2016-Mt. Carmel Police were called to 1128 Poplar Street reference a disturbance. When MCPD Officer's arrived on scene they located Pamela K.... Read More.

SIC Hosts National Archery Championships and wins seven of eight titles

Thursday, October 13 by Jc Tinsley

Celebrating after winning the 2016 USIAC North Regional Division I title are (l-r) Kenny Raigner, Jr., Carmi, Ill.; Jessica Morris, Golconda, Ill.; Jeffrey George Shawneetown, Ill.; Rhett Bullard, Iuka, Ill.; Garrett... Read More.