Carmi City Council gets update on electrical upgrades, still more to do

Wednesday, May 17 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met for the second time in May on Tuesday evening.Following approval of minutes and financials, the Council unanimously approved the appointment of City Clerk Cynthia Attebury as the Authorized Agent for the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.A TIF agreement between the...

Enfield Village Board swears in elected officials at May meeting

Wednesday, May 17 by Jc Tinsley

The Enfield Village Board met Tuesday night for their May meeting. A retirement party for Treasurer Shirley Myers was held prior to the Board meeting with cake and ice cream being served.Winners in last April's election were sworn in. Tom Harbour as Village President,...

Unit 5 School Board approves preliminary 2017 budget

Tuesday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi-White County School Board approved the preliminary FY17 budget amendment. It will be on display for thirty days until final action at the June 19th meeting. There may be revisions in the budget amendment prior to final adoption. At this point, the District...

Negotiating Team Outlines Illinois House Democrats’ Economic Reform Proposals

Tuesday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

House Democrats seeking common ground with Gov. Bruce Rauner in order to end the budget stalemate and put the state on a path to fiscal stability are asking the governor to consider their reform proposals that will improve the business climate while lifting...

Simulated Mine Training Facility at SIC is Ready for Action

Tuesday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

Coal country has a new mine training facility in Harrisburg. The long-awaiting Simulated Mine Training Facility at Southeastern Illinois College (SIC) is completed and ready for training.SIC and coal mine training partner, Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC), will hold a ribbon...

Governor Rauner Surprises Second Graders in Olney

Tuesday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

Unable to visit Mrs. Hardy’s second grade classroom at Richland County Elementary school before the end of classes this week, Governor Bruce Rauner paid a visit to the class through Skype on Monday – and surprised the students by offering to host a pizza...

FMH and Horizon Healthcare are in network with Medi-Share

Tuesday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital (FMH) and Horizon Healthcare strive to deliver affordable, quality care to the community. Those who use Medi-Share, a plan through the Christian Care Ministry, will be excited to learn that Fairfield Memorial Hospital and Horizon Healthcare are both in network. Therefore,...

MCPD Arrests 05/11-05/15

Tuesday, May 16 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.05/11/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 45 year old Gary G. Prater of Mt. Carmel for driving on a suspended driver's license. Prater was...

Enjoy a day of crafts, stories and Native American skills Sunday at Cahokia Mounds

Tuesday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

Children and fun-loving adults can enjoy a day of crafts, stories and Native American skills on Sunday, May 21, at the Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site.The free Kids Day activities run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the ancient site,...

Rend Lake College Class of 2017 celebrates 50th Commencement Ceremony

Tuesday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College officials want to congratulate the Class of 2017 for another successful year. The 50th Annual RLC Commencement was held Saturday, May 13 in James “Hummer” Waugh Gymnasium. A total of 633 graduates were conferred 681 Associate Degrees and 454 Occupational Certificates...