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MCPD Arrest Report 9/26/16
The following subject was arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.On 09/26/2016, Mt. Carmel Police stopped a 2000 Jeep in the area of 5th and Mulberry Street in Mt. Carmel. The arresting...
Audit says that Grayville’s finances are in good shape
The Grayville City Council met on Monday night to close out September with a short meeting.The Council approved the adoption of a new time clock system for city employees on a month to month basis on a 4-1 vote.A ceremonial resolution supporting construction of...
Saturday morning accident leads to burglary arrest by White County Sheriff’s Department
The White County Sheriff’s Department responded to a single vehicle accident Saturday morning, and uncovered evidence that led to an arrest in a burglary that had just taken place.Just after 10 am, deputies arrived at the intersection of County Roads 600 North and 1375...
Carmi Police not clowning around with weekend arrests
The Carmi Police Department arrested 24 year old Daniel Desper of Carmi Friday afternoon for driving on a suspended license. Desper was taken into custody in the parking lot of Pundrakes at 2:57 pm and was later released from the White County Jail after...
IDOT Hiring in Preparation of Winter Weather
The Illinois Department of Transportation is in the process of hiring temporary help to assist with snow-and-ice removal throughout Illinois this winter. These seasonal employees will be hired on a full-time and an on-call basis.The department's annual "snowbird" program requires employees to promptly respond...
Hamilton County Chamber Announces “Music in the Park” Summer Music Series Finale September 30th
The Hamilton County Chamber is pleased to announce the final performance of the "Music in the Park" summer music series Friday, September 30 from 5-7 p.m. We end this series with some very talented ladies. Whitney Hopfinger, Bethany Garner and Meghan Barrow join forces...
Mt. Carmel Police Department Arrest Reports 9/21-9/24
The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.9/21/2016-Mt. Carmel Police arrested Justin M. Bray, age 26, of Allendale after the vehicle he was operating was stopped for a traffic violation....
Shimkus Backs Bills Targeting Iranian Cash Payments, Assets
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) backed two House-passed bills this week to prohibit any future cash payments to Iran and to bring transparency to the Islamic Republic’s corrupt financial dealings.“According to President Obama’s own State Department, Iran is the world’s leading...
