Local News

Unemployment Rate Continues Falling in All Metro Areas

Friday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in May in all of Illinois’s metropolitan areas, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also show nonfarm jobs increased in eleven of the...

Carmi Police arrest two on Wednesday

Thursday, June 21 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police made two separate warrant arrests on Wednesday.32 year old Richard Ott of Carmi was taken into custody at 2:32 pm after being seen riding a bike in the 700 block of Sixth Street. ...

Carmi Township to begin roadwork this month

Thursday, June 21 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Township Road District will begin milling up roads the end of June, weather permitting.The roads will have to settle for a couple weeks before the oil and chipping can be completed. There may also be a few delays or detours,...

State Police conduct NITE patrol in Wabash and Edwards Counties

Thursday, June 21 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of a Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) patrol in Wabash and Edwards Counties during June. This NITE patrol allowed the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to impaired driving...

ISP District 19 conducts Roadside Safety Check in Gallatin County

Thursday, June 21 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of a Roadside Safety Check (RSC) held in Gallatin County from late night 06/15/2018 to early morning 06/16/2018. The RSC was conducted at Illinois Route 1 and Illinois Route 13, by District 19...

FMH presents June Employee of the Month

Thursday, June 21 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured is Emily Bruce (right) being presented the June Employee of the Month plaque by Kristin Boldt, Business Office Manager (left). Every month, Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee who has demonstrated exceptional customer...

Carmi man hospitalized following assault Monday night

Wednesday, June 20 by Jc Tinsley

Monday night, Carmi Police received two calls about assaults that they now say are related.At 9:37 pm, dispatch received a 911 call about two intoxicated males who had attacked Jonathan Smith in the area of 5th Street and the 5th Street market. Just minutes...

WVC’s Diesel Equipment Technology Program to Host 10th Annual Wicked Wheels Show

Wednesday, June 20 by Jc Tinsley

Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 7, 2018! WVC’s Diesel Equipment Technology Program will host the 10th Annual Wicked Wheels Car, Truck, Motorcycle, & Antique Tractor Show! Whether you have a car, truck, motorcycle, antique tractor, or Jeep, you are invited to come out...

IECC Board of Trustees Meeting – June 19, 2018

Wednesday, June 20 by Jc Tinsley

As a part of IECC’s commitment to provide a safe and crime free college environment, and in accordance with the Campus Security Enhancement Act of 2008, the Board approved the Violence Prevention Plan and Emergency Response Plans for each college at the regular...

Carmi City Council votes to seek bids on movie theater demolition

Wednesday, June 20 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met Tuesday night for the second time in June. After approval of minutes and financials, the Council unanimously approved the prevailing wage ordinance.The Council then approved the re-appointment of Diane Healy, Denton Aud, Jessica Williams, and John Stanley to the...