Local News

Carla Dunahay, PTA being presented with FMH’s Employee of the Month plaque by Jennifer Bowers, PTA, FMH Director of Therapy Services. Each month, Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee who has exemplified outstanding patient care and customer service internally and externally. In October, Carla Dunahay,... Read More.

The Illinois State Police investigated a semi-truck crash this morning that sent a Carmi man to the hospital.According to the preliminary crash report, 30 year old Joshua Cronin was driving a 2004 Sterling semi east on County Road 1380N when he failed to negotiate... Read More.

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... Read More.

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.... Read More.

New Technical Assistance certificate, new courses receive approval The board approved a new certificate and several new courses Tuesday and authorized their submission to the Illinois Community College Board for action. The new Technical Assistance Credential, an occupational certificate falling under the umbrella of the... Read More.

(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... Read More.

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 Water Act standards... Read More.

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... Read More.

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... Read More.