MCPD arrest report 3/23-3/28

Monday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

03/23/2016, Mt. Carmel Police arrested 22 year old Felisha L. Donnals of Mt. Carmel after it was discovered that she was wanted on a Williamson County failure to appear warrant. Police located Donnals in the 800 block of W. 9th Street. Donnals had called...

Sheriff’s Department investigating another stolen ATV in White County

Monday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department is investigating another ATV theft. On Saturday, Stanley Austin reported to deputies that someone had stolen a 2004 Polaris Sportsman from a machine shed owned by Stan Williams at 424 E IL Highway 14.Austin stated his son had gone...

MCPD investigating vandalism that occurred Sunday

Monday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

On Sunday 03/27/2016, Mt. Carmel Police responded to 423 W. 4th Street in Mt. Carmel in reference to a criminal damage to property report. According to the MCPD Police report, Brandy and Jayson Hall reported that two of their vehicle and their home were spray...

SIC Forensic Falcons win big at Regional tournament

Monday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

Front row l-r: Cassidy Maynard, Alli Haley, Zeb Sanderson, Cassandra Watkins, Kelsey Bartok, Rachel Hooven. Back row: Carrice McDaniel, Adam Wasson, Britta Suits, Caleb Abbott, Preston Boone, Gabe Motsinger,...

Two White County teens die in ATV accident on Saturday

Monday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department has reported that two White County teens were killed in an ATV accident Saturday.According to a release from Sheriff Doug Maier, a call was received at 7:54pm that 16 year old Chrishaun Coaliron of Maunie and 15 year old...

Hamilton Memorial Director of Marketing Shares Whats New at HMHD

Friday, March 25 by Jc Tinsley

Victoria Woodrow, Marketing Director for Hamilton Memorial Hospital District calls the Carmi Family Clinic a very busy and growing practice. She presented a program at Thursday’s Kiwanis meeting describing the hospital’s growth over the last year and vision for the future. She called it...

Carbondale man; Mt. Vernon woman sentenced on cocaine offenses

Friday, March 25 by Jc Tinsley

A Mt. Vernon, IL woman and a Carbondale man have been sentenced for cocaine offenses. Both cases were assigned to the United States Attorney's office for the southern district of the state.45 year old...

Phelps Aims to Speed Up Coal Mining Approval Process, Cut Government Red Tape

Friday, March 25 by Jc Tinsley

To help stimulate the local economy, state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, has introduced legislation making it easier for coal companies to receive approval of mining applications.“Coal is vital to Southern Illinois’ economy and despite recent efforts by President Obama and Washington D.C. politicians to...

Offer for Assistance Turns into Arrest

Friday, March 25 by Jc Tinsley

A call for assistance in Gibson County, Indiana turned into a free ride to the jail for a Calhoun, IL man. The Gibson County Sheriff's office has released details on the arrest of 29 year...

EIU Accepts Salary Deferment Offer from Faculty Union

Thursday, March 24 by Jc Tinsley

(AP) - Eastern Illinois University has accepted a faculty union plan to defer more than $2 million in salaries so the university can make payroll until the end of the fiscal year.EIU-UPI is the school's faculty union. It voted Monday and Tuesday to accept...