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Nominations For 2024 Distinguished Healthcare Provider of the Year Now Being Accepted

Friday, October 18 by Nicole Behnke

Each year at its Annual Foundation Dinner, the Hamilton Memorial Hospital District Foundation recognizes an individual (living or deceased) or a group who has made an outstanding contribution to the health and welfare of residents of our area by presenting the Distinguished Healthcare Provider...

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Chief Executive Officer, Mike Cooper, Honored

Friday, October 18 by Nicole Behnke

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Chief Executive Officer, Mike Cooper, was honored as one of the 90 Critical Access Hospital CEOs To Know by Becker’s Hospital Review.Fairfield Memorial Hospital CEO Mike Cooper was named to the 2024 edition of 90 Critical Access Hospital CEOs To Know...

One Man Sentenced to IDOC

Thursday, October 17 by Nicole Behnke

A Grayville man was sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections back on October 1st in Edwards County.39-year-old Zachary Powell, found guilty of Unlawful Failure to Register as a Violent Offender Against a Youth, a Class 3 Felony, will be serving a five-year sentence...

Hamilton Memorial Senior Enrichment Hosting 2024 Antique Angel Tree Program

Wednesday, October 16 by Nicole Behnke

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Senior Enrichment is proud to host its annual Antique Angel Tree program for senior citizens in need for the 2024 holiday season. Nominations for recipients are being accepted now through Friday, November 8.Nominees should be 65 years or older, live in...

City of McLeansboro Discusses Hand Full of Topics

Wednesday, October 16 by Nicole Behnke

The McLeansboro City Council met Tuesday night for about an hour. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…The Hamilton County Rotary Club presented a check to the city for $10,000 for building a pavilion out of money that they raised. Resident John Scattone...

Mayor Signs Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness

Tuesday, October 15 by Nicole Behnke

Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard signed the Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation today.Joining the Mayor were Amber Graves, Carmi Police Department; Amanda Johnson with SWAN; Carmi Police Chief Jason Carter; White County Circuit Clerk Kelly Fulkerson; State’s Attorney Chris Neal, Candance Masterson, White County State’s...

Two Arrested Then Released

Tuesday, October 15 by Nicole Behnke

Two individuals were arrested and later released on Sunday.Crossville native Daniel Slaton was pulled over by Carmi Police and taken to the White County Jail for Illegal Possession of Adult Use Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle. Slaton was later released with a court date.

FMH Chief Nursing Officer Awarded 40 Under 40

Monday, October 14 by Nicole Behnke

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Chief Nursing Officer, Rachel Ewing, MSN, RN, receives the 40 Under 40 Nurse Leaders Award from the Illinois Nurses FoundationThe Illinois Nurses Foundation recently held its annual 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders Award Ceremony on September 19th at the Courtyard...

Carmi PD Arrest Two

Friday, October 11 by Nicole Behnke

Two women were arrested on October 10th by the Carmi Police Department.37-year-old Carly Smith was arrested for DUI of drugs and a citation for Improper Lane Usage. Smith was later released on a Notice to Appear, but online court records don't indicate when she...

Approval of Raises and Grant at the Carmi Township

Thursday, October 10 by Nicole Behnke

The Carmi Township met Tuesday night with a small agenda.The Salary Committee, comprising Brad Chapman and Brian Atteberry, reached a significant decision. They proposed a 10% raise for all full-time elected officials (clerk, supervisor, assessor, road commissioner), a decision that excludes trustees. This marks...