Local News
Illinois Department of Public Health Safety Tips for Heat
SPRINGFIELD - With high temperatures expected over the next couple of days, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. is urging Illinoisans to take preventive actions to avoid heat-related illness like heat exhaustion and heat stroke.“High heat and humidity can... Read More.
Sheriff’s Department receives new report about slashed bike tires in Crossville
The White County Sheriff’s Department took another report of damage to bicycles in Crossville on Thursday.Cassandra Sheckles reported to deputies that sometime between 10pm Wednesday and 1:30pm Thursday, someone came onto her property and slashed both tires on one bike and the rear tire... Read More.
First batch of West Nile mosquitoes found in Carmi by EHD
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the first West Nile virus positive mosquito batch reported in southern Illinois in 2016. The Egyptian Health Department collected the positive mosquito batch on June 9, 2016 in Carmi, White County.“As is normal for this... Read More.
Mine Rescue Teams Compete at SIC, Memorial Award Given
Twelve teams convened June 7-8 for the fifth Mine Safety and Rescue Skills Competition in Illinois at Southeastern Illinois College in partnership with Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC).“We had another successful competition this year,” stated Dr. Karen Weiss, vice president for... Read More.
Charges filed in Edwards County against Mattoon man being held in Tennessee
A Mattoon man being held by Tennessee authorities has now been charged with vehicular theft in Edwards County after a late May crime spree. 31 year old Brandon T Robinson was charged in Edwards County Court on... Read More.
Rotary gets updates from Tami Jackson about Carmi Manor
At Thursday’s Rotary meeting, Tami Jackson, Director of Marketing and Admissions of Carmi Manor, was introduced by Cindy Conley. Carmi Manor bought Phoenix on November 9, 2015. The 3 owners are from New York but have extensive experience in the nursing home arena. The... Read More.
Southern Illinois Archery Club Aims to Involve Area Youth
The Southern Illinois Archery Club is preparing for a Tri State Qualifier competition this Saturday and Sunday at the outdoor range in rural White County. The range is located off the Herald Blacktop... Read More.
Owensboro woman identified following Wednesday death at Table Rock
A Kentucky woman has died, following a fall at the Garden of the Gods, on Wednesday.Saline County E-911 received a 911 call at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday morning. Saline County Deputies, Saline County EMS and Equality Fire Department were initially dispatched to the Garden of... Read More.
Miner Annual Retraining, Inexperienced Training coming to RLC
INA, Ill. (June 7, 2016) – Two training and refresher courses for local miners are scheduled during the next three weeks at Rend Lake College. An annual refresher course will be held Friday, June 17. The following week, an inexperienced miner class will... Read More.
