Lamont pleads guilty, resigns Carmi Alderman position

Wednesday, October 11 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court on Tuesday afternoon, 74 year old Jack Lamont of Carmi entered an open plea of guilty on a charge of theft, stemming from an investigation by the Illinois State Police regarding... Read More.

White County Board considers proposal to transfer ownership of Ambulance Service to Deaconess Hospital

Wednesday, October 11 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board met Tuesday night for their regular October meeting at the White County Courthouse. Before the meeting, a budget hearing for the Fiscal Year 2018 budget was held. Board Chairman David Dosher read the summary figures for the budget that trimmed... Read More.

FMH celebrates National Healthcare Supply Chain Week

Tuesday, October 10 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured are Stacy Blaine, Director of Purchasing, and Rhonda Hart, who were recognized this week during National Healthcare Supply Chain Week. The Purchasing Department staff at Fairfield Memorial Hospital consists of a... Read More.

Carmi Police announce traffic detours for Corn Day begin Thursday

Tuesday, October 10 by Jc Tinsley

Corn Day 2017 is upon us again. With that comes some Road Closures and traffic detour patterns to allow for safe travels for through traffic and pedestrians.Church St. between Main and Cherry St. will be blocked beginning around 4:00 pm on Thursday 10-12-17 to... Read More.

Carmi Police make warrant arrest; take stolen property reports over weekend

Tuesday, October 10 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police on Friday arrested 53 year old Pamela Perry of Carmi on a White County warrant for failure to appear on a charge of deceptive practice. Perry was taken into custody at 10:11 pm... Read More.

FMH celebrates Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week

Monday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week™ 2017 was celebrated October 1-7, 2017 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. This year’s theme was "Healthcare Foodservice Workers: An Essential Ingredient in Healthcare." This special week was set aside to honor healthcare food and nutrition professionals.

MCPD arrest report 10/6 – 10/8

Monday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

The following individuals were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 10/06/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 46 year old James N. Kimmel of Keensburg after police found him on playground equipment at... Read More.

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Monday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

left to right: Amanda Johnson (SWAN), Candace Masterson (White County States Attorney’s office), Denton Aud (White County States Attorney), Kelly Fulkerson (White County Circuit Clerk), Sheila Headlee (White County... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Police arrest father, daughter on drug conspiracy charges

Monday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

On Sunday, the Mt. Carmel Police Department arrested a father and daughter on charges they sold prescription pills in and around the Mt. Carmel area.Police... Read More.

Two injured in Saturday night ATV accident

Monday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

Two Carmi residents were injured in an ATV accident Saturday night in rural White County. Just after 7 pm, White County 911 received a call about the accident on County Road 600 E north of Route 141.White County Sheriff’s deputies and the White County... Read More.