White County 4-H Show to begin Friday
The 2018 4-H Show begins this Friday, July 6 and runs through Wednesday, July 11, 2018. This year 135 4-H members are enrolled in over 1000 exhibits at the White County 4-H Shows. White County... Read More.
White County 4-H Show to begin Friday
CARMI TOWNSHIP MILKWEEK FOR MONARCHS PROJECT
Did you know that the Monarch Butterfly is the state insect of Illinois? Unfortunately, Monarch Butterfly numbers have decreased by a whopping 90%! What can you do to help? Stop by the Carmi Township Office located at 304 Church Street in Carmi; and... Read More.
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE STEP UP PATROLS DURING THE JULY 4TH HOLIDAY
Illinois State Police (ISP) officials remind motorists to drive sober or get pulled over. Please designate a driver while celebrating during the July 4th holiday period. The ISP message is clear: if you... Read More.
CARBONDALE MAN CHARGED WITH MAKING A FALSE THREAT TO BLOW UP A U.S. MILITARY RECRUITING CENTER
On July 2, 2018, George Rita II, 42, of Carbondale, Illinois, appeared in United States
District Court on a Complaint charging him with falsely making a threat to blow up a Carbondale,
Illinois Military Recruiting Center, Donald S. Boyce, United States Attorney for the Southern
District of... Read More.
Mt. Vernon Christian Family Day August 25th
Mt. Vernon’s 2nd Annual Christian Family Day is set for Saturday, August 25th. The event is moving downtown this year to South 9th Street. Beginning at 11 a.m., Jefferson County churches will line the street with booths. Churches will provide information about their... Read More.
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCE RESULTS OF AN OCCUPANT RESTRAINT ENFORCEMENT PATROL
Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol (OREP) held in Wabash and Edwards Counties during June. This OREP provided extra patrol coverage for the ISP so officers could focus on saving lives... Read More.
Jr Pro Football sign-ups July 21st and 28th
Carmi Jr Pro Football signups for the 2018 season will be held on Saturday July 21st and Saturday July 28th from 8:30am to 12pm on both days. The sign ups will be held at the football practice field at the... Read More.
MCPD arrests 6/30-7/1
06/30/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 19 year old Zachary R. Morrell of Mt. Carmel after police were called to the 200 block of Pear Street reference a disturbance. Mt. Carmel Police were told by the complainant that Morrell arrived at her residence and began busting... Read More.
IDOT reopening lanes where possible for July 4 travel
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lanes in work zones will be reopened where possible for the July 4 holiday to minimize travel disruption.Non-emergency roadwork will be suspended from 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, through 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, when construction... Read More.
Chamber Seeking Nominations for Citizen of the Year and Large and Small Business of the Year
Preparations for the 74th Annual Chamber of Commerce Dinner, to be held on October 1, 2018 are underway. The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is once again asking for nominations for Citizen of the Year and Large and Small Business of the Year- awards that... Read More.
