Carmi Chamber of Commerce to Offer Scholarship

Tuesday, January 3 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Carmi White County High School seniors, as well as church and home schooled students living in the Carmi White County School District, can obtain applications for a $500 scholarship from the high school guidance...

Gov. Rauner: It’s time to set Illinois on a path for success

Monday, January 2 by Jc Tinsley

The following is an excerpt op-ed by Governor Rauner that ran in the

Reis Talks New Laws Affecting Sportsmen in 2017

Monday, January 2 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis (R - Willow Hill) issued information on several new laws for 2017 this week. Reis is a member of the Downstate Sportsman’s Caucus and outlined the measures that will go into effect...

IDPH Releases 4th Illinois Morbidity and Mortality Bulletin

Monday, January 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today released the fourth issue of its Illinois Morbidity and Mortality Bulletin (IMMB). The IMMB is IDPH’s primary publication for scientific articles of interest to public health communities and professionals in Illinois. Articles in the IMMB are...

MCPD arrest report 12/27 – 12/29

Monday, January 2 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.12/27/2016-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 18 year old Austin M. Knust of Mt. Carmel after police were called to a residence in the...

Wabash Co. Crime Stoppers offering reward for information into 4 wheeler thefts

Monday, January 2 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash County Crime Stoppers is offering a $300 reward for information leading the arrest of those responsible for a rash of 4 wheeler thefts in the Mt. Carmel area.On New Year’s Day, Mt. Carmel Police responded to another report of a 4 wheeler burglary...

Sheriff’s Department investigating burglary in rural Carmi

Friday, December 30 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a burglary in rural Carmi reported on Thursday.At 5:15 pm Audrey Huff told deputies that sometime after December 20th, someone entered her home on County Road 830 North and stole a 52” television and a box of...

Carmi Police make arrest after Thursday night traffic stop

Friday, December 30 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 41 year old Jeremy Holston of Creal Springs Thursday night following a traffic stop.Holston was pulled over at the intersection of Cherry and Third Streets just before midnight. A records check showed...

USDA Makes it Easier to Transfer Land to the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers

Friday, December 30 by Jc Tinsley

Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary Lanon Baccam today announced that beginning January 9, 2017, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will offer an early termination opportunity for certain Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts, making it easier to transfer property to the next generation of farmers...

Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council Ratifies Collective Bargaining Agreement with Rauner Administration

Friday, December 30 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner announced today the Administration has reached a collective bargaining agreement with the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council representing Illinois Conservation Police Officers."Through fair and good faith negotiations, we were able to reach a compromise that continues...