Local News

The Carmi Police Department arrested two Evansville residents following a traffic stop early Wednesday morning.At 5:38am, officers pulled over 22 year old Devin C Brittain at the intersection of Main and Walnut Streets for speeding, for which he received a ticket.  Brittain was taken...

The most exciting Mammography advancement is in store for the Diagnostic Imaging Department at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. The Coach and Mammography machine is being upgraded to the latest technology enhancements with the purchase of a new Hologic Mammography Machine with 3D and Tomosynthesis capabilities....

New Technical Assistance certificate, new courses receive approval The board approved a new...

(McLeansboro, Illinois) Hamilton Memorial Hospital Senior Enrichment will host its annual “Antique Angel Tree” program for senior citizens in need. Nominees should be 65 years or older, live in Hamilton or White Counties and meet one or more of the following criteria: ·         lives on a...

Illinois American Water has lifted the boil water order issued to about 20 Illinois American Water customers in Elizabethtown on Nov. 9, 2015.   Water quality tests have confirmed the water continues to meet all U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Safe Drinking...

INA, Ill. (Nov. 10, 2015) – Andrea Witthoft, Rend Lake College Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness, has had her hands in almost every aspect of the Illinois Community College System. Over the last 25 years, Witthoft has served as an administrative assistant, instructor, distance...

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Nov. 10, 2015)— This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam war.  Southeastern Illinois College welcomed and honored local Vietnam veterans at the annual Veterans Recognition Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 6.Vietnam war veteran and SIC softball coach Donn Gines was the...

(McLeansboro, Illinois) – Every 3-4 minutes, someone dies from a stroke.  Thankfully, Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro now offers state-of-the-art telemedicine technology that puts a patient in touch with immediate time-saving, life-saving stroke evaluation and treatment.  Early access to advanced neurology specialists can make...

Mt. Carmel,IL-Individuals interested in employment as a CNA should inquire now about a class being offered during the Spring Semester at Wabash Valley College.  Spring CNA classes will start on January 11, 2016 at WVC.  The Certified Nurse Aide class will meet on Mondays...