Local News

Guardian Center annual banquet another success

Wednesday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

This year's banquet was held on March 24, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. at The Floral Hall at the White County Fairgrounds in Carmi, Illinois. The night included Entertainers from Midwest Dueling Pianos, who offered a wildly entertaining music and comedy dueling piano show for...

Upcoming Events at SIC

Tuesday, April 4 by Jc Tinsley

April 4, 7:30-8:30 p.m. -- The Southeastern Illinois College Forensic Falcons will showcase their talents to the public during their annual “Night Before Nationals” in the George T. Dennis Visual & Performing Arts Center theatre. A minimum donation of $5 is suggested at...

FMH announces Heart Health Drawing Contest winners

Tuesday, April 4 by Jc Tinsley

Special recognition was recently given to Kenley Hilgeman, the overall winner of the Fairfield Memorial Hospital Heart Health Drawing Contest. As the overall winner, she received a Wal-Mart gift card and her 6th grade classmates at Grayville Junior High School were each given a...

D19 ACE Results Wabash/Edwards Counties

Tuesday, April 4 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of an Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrol in Wabash and Edwards Counties during April. This ACE patrol allowed the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response...

Construction Season Begins, Caution Needed Behind the Wheel

Tuesday, April 4 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and the Illinois Tollway were joined by industry partners and frontline construction workers today to remind the public that construction season has arrived and extra caution will be required in work zones. In support of the...

New Look, New Theme for Illinois State Fair

Tuesday, April 4 by Jc Tinsley

Director Raymond Poe and State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon today unveiled a sleek new look for the future of the Illinois State Fair. With the unveiling of this new logo, also comes the 2017 fair theme: Generations of Fun!

FMH presents March Employee of the Month

Tuesday, April 4 by Jc Tinsley

Each month Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee who has exemplified exceptional patient care and customer service internally and externally. Pictured is Keyna Warren, Human Resource Administrative Assistant being presented the Employee of the...

Bosch and Associates, CPA’s to Host Business After Hours

Tuesday, April 4 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce our next Business After Hours, hosted by Botsch and Associate’s CPA’s, on April 13, 2017 from 5:30-7pm at the Carmi Country Club. Light refreshments will be available. There will also be a drawing for a...

Golfers needed for Chamber golf tournament; Money to benefit CWC Students

Tuesday, April 4 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Golf Tournament Saturday, June 24 at Carmi Country Club. Golfers are needed for both the 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. shotgun starts.“The money raised will be used to continue the Chamber’s scholarship program, continue competitive...

Hamilton Memorial Hospital and Carmi Family Clinic to offer Spring Wellness fasting blood draws for as low as $50

Tuesday, April 4 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton Memorial Hospital will be offering reduced rate annual Spring Wellness fasting blood draws for as low as $50.Reduced rate blood draws will be available at Hamilton Memorial Hospital starting Monday, April 17 through Thursday, April 27. These blood draws will be offered from...