Local News

IDOA SEEKS TO DECLARE BOXWOOD BLIGHT A NUISANCE IN ILLINOIS

Thursday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Agriculture plans to initiate the required regulatory steps to declare any plants infected with Boxwood Blight a nuisance in the State of Illinois.A public information meeting has been scheduled to discuss the Department's intent to declare Boxwood Blight a nuisance...

IECC Board of Trustees Meeting – February 21, 2017

Thursday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Board of Trustees of Illinois Eastern Community College District No. 529 met Tuesday night, February 21st at Lincoln Trail College, Robinson, Illinois and considered and approved a resolution for the issuance of $6,250,000 in General Obligation Community College Bonds, Series 2017, for...

FMH presents February Employee of the Month

Thursday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

Each month, Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee who has exemplified outstanding patient care and customer service internally and externally. Pictured is Mona Grisham of Nutrition Services being presented the February Employee of the...

Governor Addresses State Board of Education to Emphasize Importance of Strong Accountability Standards

Thursday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today addressed the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) meeting to advocate for more rigorous standards to prioritize equity and closing achievement gaps.As part of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) each state is required to submit a...

ISP District 19 announce results of an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol

Thursday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol (OREP) held in Wayne County during February. This OREP provided extra patrol coverage for the ISP so officers could focus on saving lives by making...

Shawnee National Forest – Volunteer Spring Service Days

Thursday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

Love to be outdoors and looking to make a difference? Are you a student wants to gain real world, hands-on outdoors experience and network with professionals? Maybe you just enjoy volunteering? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then Shawnee National...

Carmi Police arrest Chicago man after late night call

Wednesday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police received a call for service at 12:42 am Wednesday morning to 604 Schumaker Street, and arrested 35 year old Anthony Bennett of Chicago after an altercation. Bennett has been charged with resisting a...

CWCHS School Board conveys property to Crossville, approves seeking bids for roof repairs

Wednesday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

Vallinda and Mike Rowe of Illinoiscarry addressed the Board concerning school safety and protection, discussing a resolution supporting possible legislation allowing local school boards the option of developing student safety and protection plans. The resolution would give local school districts the option of developing...

Carmi City Council gets electric utility cost of service study update at Tuesday meeting

Wednesday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met Tuesday night for their second meeting in February with all Aldermen present.Ordinance 1522, which replaces two other ordinances regulating mobile homes and mobile home parks, was passed unanimously. Mayor Pollard explained that state laws supersede the City’s ordinance and...