Health Fair Coming to SIC October 4

Tuesday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

This year’s Health Fair at Southeastern Illinois College will feature a number of vendors addressing a wide variety of wellness-related topics. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. until noon in the SIC Harry Crisp...

FMH donates masks for “Beginners Safety Day”

Tuesday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured is Tracy Taylor, RN, FMH Chief Nurse Executive, with Jane Jones, Ag Literacy Coordinator with the safety masks that were donated by Fairfield Memorial Hospital in support of the Beginners Safety Day...

White County Sheriff Department weekend activity report

Tuesday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

On Friday, 58 year old Darren McGuire of Carmi surrendered at the White County Sheriff’s Department on warrants from White and Madison Counties. McGuire was put into custody at 3:43 pm and is being held...

Lincoln Presidential Library obtains collection of southern Illinois documents, including 1796 atlas

Tuesday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum has obtained an amazing trove of documents that trace one southern Illinois family’s history, from arriving in America to surviving fires and floods to suffering tragic losses in war.

White, Wabash, Wayne Counties among those getting IEMA grants

Tuesday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

Emergency management agencies in 32 counties will be getting thousands of dollars each to beef up their emergency operations centers.In a news release, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency says the total of $500,000 in grant money it is awarding will be spent on personal...

EDGE tax credit overhaul gets Gov. Rauner’s signature

Tuesday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed legislation (HB162) that overhauls the EDGE Tax Credit Program and provides much-needed transparency and taxpayer protections.“The EDGE Tax Credit Program overhaul is a bipartisan job creation program that is innovative and competitive for businesses,” Gov. Rauner...

Unit 5 Board approves budget

Tuesday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

The 2017 fiscal year budget was approved. Total receipts for all funds are projected as $14,886,847 with expenditures of $13,467,199. That results in a balance of $1,419,648 in receipts versus expenditures.The Board also approved Bushue Human Resources Insurance recommendation of renewal of Wright Specialty...

Carmi Police make meth and DUI arrests

Monday, September 18 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 24 year old Brandon Fromm of Eldorado Friday morning following a traffic stop in the Huck’s parking lot.Fromm was taken into custody at 7:56 am for driving on a suspended license. A...

WVC To Offer Concealed Carry Class October 12-14

Monday, September 18 by Jc Tinsley

If you are interested in obtaining your Illinois Concealed Carry License, why not enroll in the next Concealed Carry course being offered by Illinois Eastern Community Colleges which will be offered at Wabash Valley College on Thursday and Friday nights, October 12 and 13,...

MCPD Arrest Reports 9/12 – 9/17

Monday, September 18 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 09/17/2017-Mt. Carmel Police were called to the 800 block of W. 6th Street in reference to a domestic disturbance. During...