CARBONDALE MAN CHARGED WITH MAKING A FALSE THREAT TO BLOW UP A U.S. MILITARY RECRUITING CENTER

Tuesday, July 3 by Jc Tinsley

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...

Mt. Vernon Christian Family Day August 25th

Tuesday, July 3 by Jc Tinsley

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...

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCE RESULTS OF AN OCCUPANT RESTRAINT ENFORCEMENT PATROL

Monday, July 2 by Jc Tinsley

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...

Jr Pro Football sign-ups July 21st and 28th

Monday, July 2 by Jc Tinsley

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...

MCPD arrests 6/30-7/1

Monday, July 2 by Jc Tinsley

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...

IDOT reopening lanes where possible for July 4 travel

Monday, July 2 by Jc Tinsley

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...

Chamber Seeking Nominations for Citizen of the Year and Large and Small Business of the Year

Monday, July 2 by Jc Tinsley

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...