A changing of the guard today at Mt. Carmel City Hall as long-time City Clerk Rudy Witsman’s retirement begins and former police chief Ryan Turner takes over. Witsman has been a fixture at City Hall for many years first serving as a city commissioner, then mayor, and city clerk during three mayoral administrations. Witsman and Turner have been working together for the last months to ensure a smooth transition. And, Mayor Joe Judge said Witsman’s expertise will still be readily accessible…

Other changes taking effect today include Mike McWilliams assuming Turner’s role as police chief and Eddie Johnson takes McWilliams’ role as city detective.