James Kent Prater, Jr. Died November 9 – Formerly of Mt. Carmel

Had Worked for Rector and Stone Drilling James Kent Prater Jr., 57, of Owensville, Indiana, formerly of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, November 09, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital, Evansville, Indiana, surrounded by the love
Fairfield Man Jailed for Aggravated Battery

Allegedly Beat Up 70-year-old Man On Wednesday, November 9 at 1:25 PM, Fairfield Police arrested Michael C. Owen, 56 of Fairfield, at 408 E King Street, Fairfield for Aggravated Battery. Officers were called to a dispute at
Catherine Knight Died November 8 – From Mount Carmel

Died at Aperion In Fairfield Catherine L. Knight, 65, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Aperion Health Care, in Fairfield, Illinois. She was born on March 21, 1957, the daughter of Alvin
Carmi Police Plan Youth Gun Safety Program

November 17 At U of I Extension Office Next Thursday, November 17, the Carmi Police Department will be sponsoring a firearm safety day. The event is being geared towards school age youth and will include going over
Rosche Gets 35 Year Sentence in Wabash County Sex Case

Was Arrested in Sarasota Florida A former Mount Carmel man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty to a Class-X felony charge of predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim under the age
Man Gets Six Years in Prison For Stealing Jail Transport Vehicle

Happened at the Clay County Jail in Louisville A Lousville, Illinois man who stole a Clay County Jail transport van has been sentenced to prison. Matthew D. Bickley, 54 has been sentenced to six years in prison
Scott A. Wagner Died November 9 – From Mount Carmel

U.S. Army Veteran Scott A. Wagner, 57, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at Wabash General Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on October 26, 1965, in Mount
Harrisburg Man Faces Slew of Charges in Carmi Theft Case

Arrested at Tractor Supply in Carmi A Harrisburg man faces a slew of charges after he allegedly tried to fraudulently return items to the Tractor Supply store in Carmi. The suspect has been identified as Joshua M.