Local News

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander Captain Kelly Hodge announced the results of two special patrols on Monday afternoon.On Friday, Troopers conducted an OREP, or Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol in Wabash County.  22 citations and six warnings were issued, including 17 seat belt tickets...

$300.00 REWARDCRIME OF THE WEEK CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO VEHICLENOVEMBER 2, 2015The Mt. Carmel Police Department is investigating the report of CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO VEHICLES that occurred early on...

PRAIRIE DU ROCHER, Ill. – Fort de Chartres State Historic Site presents a weekend of colorful clothing, hand-made crafts, period music and delicious food when the annual Winter Rendezvous returns Nov....

An early morning traffic stop on Halloween resulted in the arrest of two Indiana residents by the Carmi police department.  Just before 4am, officers pulled over a car driven by 21 year old Lashayna Simunich of Evansville on outer Third Street.  Simunich was found...

Nov. 10, 7:00 p.m. – All Things Bright and Beautiful concert performed by the The Southeastern Illinois College Concert Choir will be held in the George T. Dennis Visual and Performing Arts Center Lobby. Admission to this event is free. For further information...

Mt. Carmel, IL – Individuals interested in earning early childhood education credentials are encouraged to attend a Jumpstart Session at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, November 18 in Room 102 at Olney Central College.Gateways to Opportunity recently approved Illinois Eastern Community Colleges as an entitled...

Mt. Carmel ,IL- Wabash Valley College will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans’ Day.There will be no classes, and all offices will be closed. The Red Café, Fitness Center, and Pool also will be closed.

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce this year’s Gingerbread House Decorating Contest as part of It’s a White County Christmas.  The contest is open to any resident...

In Edwards County court on Friday, 42 year old Kenneth Bryant of Albion was sentenced to four years in prison after violating probation from a 2014 case.  Bryant was originally sentenced to probation...

Each year at its Annual Foundation Dinner, the Hamilton Memorial Hospital District Foundation recognizes an individual - living or deceased, or group who has made an outstanding contribution to the health and welfare of residents of our area by presenting the Distinguished Healthcare Provider...