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Illinois State Fire Marshal announces $2.2 million in grants for fire safety

Wednesday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

The office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal and Gov. Bruce Rauner today announced the recipients of the Small Firefighting and Ambulance Service Equipment Grant Program, also known as the Small Equipment Grant Program.One hundred fire departments and nonprofit ambulance services across the state...

Carmi Police make two arrests

Tuesday, July 17 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police took a theft report from Michael York of Carmi, who told officers that on Friday his Samsung Galaxy phone was stolen out of his father’s vehicle.Monday night, Carmi Police arrested 37 year old...

White County Sheriff’s Department takes theft report

Tuesday, July 17 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department took a theft report from Daniel Weedman on Monday afternoon. Weedman reported that Sunday night, someone stole several power tools from his garage in Crossville and also removed hoses from his swimming pool, allowing the water to drain.

WVC Hosts 10th Annual Wicked Wheels Car Show

Tuesday, July 17 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College hosted its 10th annual Wicked Wheels Car Show on Saturday, July 7, 2018. This year’s event included a demonstration from the MCPD K-9 Unit, and over 100 vehicles registered. The 50/50 Raffle went to the MCPD K-9 Program. Car enthusiasts from...

HARRISBURG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS REFURBISH HISTORICAL SMOKEY BEAR SIGN

Tuesday, July 17 by Jc Tinsley

For 74 years Smokey Bear has been the U.S. Forest Service’s national symbol for wildfire prevention. Over the years Smokey Bear has appeared in everything from TV commercials and radio to highway billboards and posters. He even has his own website; www.smokeybear.com. In national...

AARP Illinois to Host Legislative Update Luncheon in Harrisburg with State Sen. Fowler, State Rep. Phelps Finnie

Tuesday, July 17 by Jc Tinsley

AARP Illinois will host a legislative update luncheon July 24 in Harrisburg. The event will give Illinoisans concerned about issues facing those 50-plus an opportunity to meet their state elected officials and hear about issues important to them. State Senator Dale Fowler and State...

Gov. Rauner signs emergency “red flag” gun law, enacts 72-hour waiting period for all gun purchases

Tuesday, July 17 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed two bills into law that could help prevent people who are a threat to themselves or others from possessing or purchasing guns. The bills, which have bipartisan and bicameral support, are part of the comprehensive public safety plan...

Unit 5 School Board places FY19 budget on display

Tuesday, July 17 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi-White County Unit 5 Board of Education met Monday night for their July meeting.New school resource officer David Agee appeared and addressed the Board. He talked of his background, said he has just about finished his training and is anxious to get started.The...

FMH presents July Employee of the Month

Monday, July 16 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors employees monthly for providing extraordinary patient care and customer services within and outside the hospital. In July, Courtney Powell, RT (R)(CT) was selected as the Employee of the Month. Courtney has worked with Fairfield Memorial Hospital since 2005 and is an...

DAVID HIDEN NAMED CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER WITH FIRST MID

Monday, July 16 by Jc Tinsley

First Mid Bank & Trust recently announced that David Hiden has been named Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer. He will lead the development and execution of First Mid’s business and technology strategies.“We are very...