Local News

White County Board considers proposal to transfer ownership of Ambulance Service to Deaconess Hospital

Wednesday, October 11 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board met Tuesday night for their regular October meeting at the White County Courthouse. Before the meeting, a budget hearing for the Fiscal Year 2018 budget was held. Board Chairman David Dosher read the summary figures for the budget that trimmed...

FMH celebrates National Healthcare Supply Chain Week

Tuesday, October 10 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured are Stacy Blaine, Director of Purchasing, and Rhonda Hart, who were recognized this week during National Healthcare Supply Chain Week. The Purchasing Department staff at Fairfield Memorial Hospital consists of a...

Carmi Police announce traffic detours for Corn Day begin Thursday

Tuesday, October 10 by Jc Tinsley

Corn Day 2017 is upon us again. With that comes some Road Closures and traffic detour patterns to allow for safe travels for through traffic and pedestrians.Church St. between Main and Cherry St. will be blocked beginning around 4:00 pm on Thursday 10-12-17 to...

Carmi Police make warrant arrest; take stolen property reports over weekend

Tuesday, October 10 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police on Friday arrested 53 year old Pamela Perry of Carmi on a White County warrant for failure to appear on a charge of deceptive practice. Perry was taken into custody at 10:11 pm...

FMH celebrates Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week

Monday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week™ 2017 was celebrated October 1-7, 2017 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. This year’s theme was "Healthcare Foodservice Workers: An Essential Ingredient in Healthcare." This special week was set aside to honor healthcare food and nutrition professionals.

MCPD arrest report 10/6 – 10/8

Monday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

The following individuals were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 10/06/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 46 year old James N. Kimmel of Keensburg after police found him on playground equipment at...

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Monday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

left to right: Amanda Johnson (SWAN), Candace Masterson (White County States Attorney’s office), Denton Aud (White County States Attorney), Kelly Fulkerson (White County Circuit Clerk), Sheila Headlee (White County...

Mt. Carmel Police arrest father, daughter on drug conspiracy charges

Monday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

On Sunday, the Mt. Carmel Police Department arrested a father and daughter on charges they sold prescription pills in and around the Mt. Carmel area.Police...

Two injured in Saturday night ATV accident

Monday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

Two Carmi residents were injured in an ATV accident Saturday night in rural White County. Just after 7 pm, White County 911 received a call about the accident on County Road 600 E north of Route 141.White County Sheriff’s deputies and the White County...

Upcoming Events at SIC

Monday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

Oct. 9 -- Southeastern Illinois College will be closed in observance of Columbus Day. Oct. 10, 6 p.m. -- Southeastern Illinois College’s 12-lane indoor Archery Center will open to students and the public. For hours, cost and further information visit sic.edu/archery or contact SIC Head...