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HAMILTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WELCOMES DR. JODI PELEGRIN TO THE MCLEANSBORO FAMILY CLINIC

Monday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton Memorial Hospital McLeansboro Family Clinic welcomes Jodi Pelegrin, MS, DO, ATC. A Northern Illinois native, Jodi began her education at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire where she received a Bachelor’s of Science in Physical Education/Athletic Training. Jodi went on to Illinois State...

Upcoming Events at SIC

Monday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

March 14, 1 p.m. -- Southeastern Illinois College Falcon Baseball vs. St. Charles Community College at Falcon Field. March 16, 3 p.m. -- Southeastern Illinois College Falcon Baseball vs. Lincoln Trial College at...

Ferrell Hospital opening Carmi Family Medicine

Monday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

Ferrell Hospital is excited to announce the opening of their new clinic, Carmi Family Medicine on March 13th. Since the closing of the Carmi Hospital, their town has not had the proper amount of healthcare and Ferrell believes they can bring more appropriate coverage...

MCPD arrest report 3/9-3/11

Monday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

The following subject was arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.03/09/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 36 year old David L. Ray of Visalia, California. Ray was arrested by Mt. Carmel Police on a...

Active shooter drill to be conducted Friday at Booth Elementary

Monday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department, Enfield Police Department, Carmi Police Department, and Norris City Police Department will be conducting an active shooter training drill at Booth Elementary School in Enfield during the afternoon hours of Friday, March 17th.No students will be present at the...

Carmi Police make three arrests over weekend

Monday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 27 year old Robert Belka of Carmi Friday night at the intersection of 5th and Fackney Streets on a White County warrant for retail theft over $300. Belka was taken into custody...

More Than 1,000 Youth to Compete in Illinois State Archery Tournament March 24th and 25th

Monday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will host the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Illinois State Tournament on Friday, March 24th, and Saturday, March 25th, at the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. Participation remains strong as 1,120 archers...

IDOA REMINDS LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS TO PROTECT THEIR INVESTMENTS

Monday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

Recently the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic H7 avian influenza in a commercial chicken breeder flock in Tennessee. This is the first confirmed case of high path avian influenza (HPAI)...

Luck Won’t Get You Home Safely on St. Patrick’s Day

Monday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) reminds you to plan before you party this St. Patrick’s Day. If you’ll be drinking alcohol to celebrate the holiday, don’t drive. Designate a driver, call a cab or ride-sharing company or take public transit. Don’t make a...

Kiwanis gets ready for tornado season

Monday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis Club met on March 9. President Jeremy Jordan called the meeting to order and recognized guests. Mrs. Amy Dixon, principal of Jefferson Learning Center, introduced a group of students who were presented the Most Valuable Bulldog Award. To the delight of...