State Represenative David Reis Staff to Visit Fairfield and Wayne City

Thursday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis would like to announce traveling office hours, where the Representative’s Staff will be available in your community to address any constituent concerns. Traveling Office Hours: Fairfield City Hall109 North East 2nd St.Thursday October 5th10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wayne City Community Center103 Mill...

US District Court enters permanent injunction against Illinois caviar supplier to prevent distribution of adulterated food

Thursday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

A federal court in Illinois permanently enjoined a Metropolis, Illinois caviar supplier from distributing adulterated food, the Department of Justice announced today.In a complaint filed on Sept. 20 at the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the United States alleged that...

Local American Red Cross Volunteers and Staff Support Hurricane Relief Efforts

Thursday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross continues the massive relief effort to help people devastated by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. The Red Cross is part of a large team of agencies and organizations responding to provide help to communities turned upside down by these...

IDOT Winter Operations Positions Still Available

Thursday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking workers for temporary jobs to help with snow-and-ice removal this winter in several southern Illinois counties in IDOT District 9. These seasonal positions are available for on-call work schedules. The deadline to apply is Oct. 10.The department's...

Governor Rauner Encourages Donations for Hurricane Survivors

Thursday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner and Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti today encouraged Illinois residents to help the millions of Americans struggling to recover from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria by donating money or time to trusted voluntary, faith-and-community-based charitable organizations.“Mother Nature has devastated...

FMH Book Fair set for October 10th

Thursday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

The Fairfield Memorial Hospital will be holding a Book Fair on Tuesday, October 10 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Medical Arts Complex Community Education Room. Everyone is invited to come...

JESSICA LEWIS RECEIVES WVC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Thursday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

Jessica Lewis proudly accepts the WVC Foundation Scholarship from WVC President Dr. Matt Fowler Jessica Lewis is the recipient of the Wabash Valley College Foundation Scholarship for the 2017-2018 academic year. Jessica is a 2017...

JONAS TRIMBLE RECIPIENT OF ELIZA C. AND C. S. YOUNG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Thursday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

Jonas Trimble proudly accepts the Eliza C. and C. S. Young Scholarship from WVC President Dr. Matt Fowler Jonas Trimble, a 2017 graduate of Mt. Carmel High School, is the recipient of the 2017-18...

Springerton man arrested on multiple charges after gasoline theft

Wednesday, September 27 by Jc Tinsley

At 2:39 am Wednesday, Carmi Police responded to a call from Huck’s about a man driving off without paying for $42.05 in fuel. Officers were given a complete description of the man and his truck and was told he was travelling east on Oak...

Gov. Rauner signs Conor’s Law

Wednesday, September 27 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed into law SB 2185, known as Conor’s Law, legislation that increases public safety by requiring law enforcement to develop policies regarding the response and care for intoxicated young people after an arrest, including attempts to contact a responsible...