Hope Center to give away TV mounts
In recognition of National TV Safety Day on February 6 the Hope Center and Safekids will be giving away 2 SANUS Fixed Position Wall Mounts for flat TV's.
The first... Read More.
Hope Center to give away TV mounts
White County files suit against State of Illinois
White County has become the latest government body to sue the State of Illinois over non-payment of funds. White County State’s Attorney Denton Aud filed the lawsuit on Thursday at the request of the White County Board.In a press release, Aud stated that Illinois... Read More.
MCPD arrest man after chase
On 02/04/2016, a Mt. Carmel Man was arrested after he fled from the Mt. Carmel Police. David A. Pierce, age 56, of Mt. Carmel is accused of coming up to the Mt. Carmel Police Department and starting a confrontation with police over a citation he received a day... Read More.
Rotary hears about the Salvation Army at Thursday meeting
Photo provided by Kenneth Dwain Harrelson
At Thursday’s Rotary meeting, Kent Armstrong introduced Don Winkleman as the program. Don, in his spare time, heads up the local Salvation Army. He told the club... Read More.
Carmi Kiwanis Calls on One of its Own for Program Thursday
The economy is tricky these days. When we look at our 3 main local and regional industries, coal, oil and agriculture, two of the three, coal and oil are without doubt in a massive downturn. However, unemployment remains relatively low and if you look... Read More.
Indiana State Police busy in Posey County Wednesday night
An Evansville man and woman woke up behind bars this morning after their arrest in Posey County last night on charges of possession of meth and pot. State Police in Indiana say they stopped the couple at Hucks in Mt. Vernon Tuesday evening... Read More.
Absentee and Early Voting Open to Public Now in White County; Dozier talks Local Primary Races
The March 15th primary is still 5 weeks away here in Illinois, but as White County Clerk Paula Dozier says, there’s no reason for voters here to feel disenfranchised because they should be able to vote. That’s thanks in large part to grace period,... Read More.
Man indicted in federal court for stealing from Carmi Business
A man accused of stealing more than $800,000 from a Carmi business has been indicted by a federal grand jury.60 year old Kent W. Cutchin has been charged with one count of making forged securities and four counts of money laundering. Cutchin made his... Read More.
Rose, Righter sponsor legislation to fund higher education, MAP grants and save taxpayers hundreds of millions
Springfield, IL – To ensure critical funding for universities and community colleges, and students who receive Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants, State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) and State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) are pushing a comprehensive, affordable proposal that is paid for and will... Read More.
Carmi League of Arts offering Mike Greene Memorial scholarship
The Mike Greene scholarship was created at Mike's passing in 1994. Mike was 36 years old. He was a valuable part of the arts culture in this community for many years. He was a... Read More.
