Local News
VA representatives to be at the Hope Center Nov. 4
VA to be at the Hope Center Wednesday Nov 4th from 8:30 to noon. Jeffrey G. Lewis Jr. from the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs will be assisting Veterans in certifying DD-214-forms.On July 1st Jesse White announced a new Veteran's Designation on Drivers License...
MCPD reports for 10/30-11/1
11/01/2015Mt. Carmel Police arrested 42 year old Rodney D. Deisher of Mt. Carmel. Police received a 911 call to 1901 N. Cherry Street reference a disturbance. When police arrived on scene they were told that Deisher and his girlfriend had been in an altercation. According...
Master Gardener program accepting applications through Dec. 1
Area garden enthusiasts and garden club members can receive intensive horticulture training in exchange for volunteer hours through University of Illinois Extension’s Master Gardener program. This program is looking for individuals who not only love gardening and landscaping but who also enjoy sharing their...
Skipworth book signing at Carmi Public Library November 16
Gene Skipworth, a retired United Methodist minister, will be at the Carmi Public Library for a book signing on Monday, November 16 at 6:30 p.m.Wear Your Collarchronicles some of his experiences with motorcycle gang members while serving as minister to an inner city United...
Drain replacement at Crab Orchard Dam on Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge will be conducting drain replacement on Crab Orchard Dam. The work is scheduled to begin November 2, 2015 and is expected to last through the end of November. Roads will remain open, but traffic control will be in place...
Mt. Carmel Police Reports 10/23 – 10/27
10/27/2015 Mt. Carmel Police arrested 27 Leanna D. McClanahan of Mt. Carmel. McClanahan was arrested after the arresting officer observed her in the 200 block of N. Walnut Street in Mt. Carmel and knew she was wanted on a failure to appear warrant out...
