FMH’s Skilled Care Unit Receives National Quality Initiative Recognition

Monday, March 19 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured in Mariah Minor RN, FMH Skilled Care Unit Manager, accepting the award on behalf of Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Care Unit has received national recognition for meeting the Quality Initiative...

Righter appointed to group tasked with finding ways to curb violence

Monday, March 19 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) will serve on the Legislative Public Safety Group, after being appointed by Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady March 20.The Legislative Public Safety Group is a bipartisan group of lawmakers from both the Senate and House who...

Sheriff’s Department arrests brick throwing Crossville man Saturday night

Monday, March 19 by Jc Tinsley

26 year old Richard Cullison of Crossville was arrested by the White County Sheriff’s Department at his residence Saturday evening on charges of assault and criminal damage to property, after he was accused of throwing...

Rock Legends To Perform At The 2018 Illinois State Fair

Monday, March 19 by Jc Tinsley

This August, Ag Director Raymond Poe and State Fair Manager Luke Sailer are proud to welcome rock legends Foreigner and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts to the Illinois Lottery Grandstand stage on Sunday, August 12at 2018 Illinois State Fair.Foreigner is among the top 40...

Fourteen at NCOE commit to RLC at College Signing Day

Monday, March 19 by Jc Tinsley

Fourteen Norris City-Omaha-Enfield (NCOE) seniors officially became Rend Lake College students today during College Signing Days. RLC Advisors met with the students to pass along important information, answer questions, and enroll students into summer and fall classes.Registration for Summer and Fall 2018 classes at RLC...

ISP District 19 announces results of special patrols

Monday, March 19 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 March. This NITE patrol allowed the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to impaired driving...

White County 9-1-1 Board meeting agenda for Monday, March 19

Monday, March 19 by Jc Tinsley

WHITE COUNTY 9-1-1 AGENDA White County Courthouse Monday, March 19th, 2018 6:00 p.m. 1) Roll Call2) Approval of Minutes3) Approval of Financial Statements4) Visitors and Communications 5) Reports Call Reports 6) Other...

United Way Accepting Community Partner Applications

Monday, March 19 by Jc Tinsley

United Way Community Partner Application Packets for 2018 Program Funding are now available. To request a packet, please contact United Way of South Central Illinois at (618) 242-8000 or [email protected]. Funding may be available to not-for-profit agencies that are addressing genuine community needs in Jefferson, Marion, Wabash, Washington...

Carmi City Council meeting agenda for Tuesday, March 20

Monday, March 19 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street March 20, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. 1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. Approve March 6, 2018,...

Carmi Police investigating car burglary; make warrant arrest Sunday

Monday, March 19 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police are investigating a car burglary reported on Saturday. Sheila Johnston of Du Quion reported that while her vehicle was parked at the Christopher Rural Health Clinic on Commerce Street, someone stole a purse, wallet, ID, iPhone, a Tracfone, lunchbox, and several credit...