Local News

The situation concerning the trailer on West Fourth Street has finally been resolved. The court ordered the owner to pay $4,950 restitution. The title was turned over the Village and they have arranged to have it removed either Tuesday or Wednesday at a cost... Read More.

The Carmi Police Department arrested 46 year old Paula Trost of Pyatt, Arkansas Monday morning on a warrant for unlawful use of information on an application for a car title.  Trost was taken into custody at 11:43am at 518 7th Street and transported... Read More.

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... Read More.

$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 October 31, 2015. A 2005 GMC SUV and a 2006 Toyota pickup were scratched and all four tires... Read More.

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. 7-8. Soldiers, trappers, traders and Native Americans (as portrayed by historic re-enactors) will... Read More.

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... Read More.

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 contact... Read More.

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... Read More.

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 of White County. Individuals or groups may enter. Entries must be turned in... Read More.