If you have some extra time this weekend, it might be a good idea to start cleaning out the garage, shed, house, or wherever because Fall Fix up/Clean up week is quickly approaching in Mt. Carmel. The week is set for October 5th through 9th and City Commissioner Chandler Madden outlines the items Republic Services won't pick up....

Madden recently travelled to Springfield with Mayor Joe Judge where the city purchased a backhoe at a steep discount. The backhoe will be used by the city's brush pickup crew. On a related subject, City Clerk Rudy Witsman said city crews will not pick up large tree trunks that homeowners are leaving alongside the street.