Secretary of State Offices Closed for Christmas

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities open Monday to Friday will be closed Friday, December 23rd and Monday, December 26th, while facilities open Tuesday to Saturday will be closed Saturday, December 24th and Tuesday, December 27th, in observance...

Department of Human Services and Department of Commerce Announce Opportunities for SNAP Pilot Program

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced openings are still available for the Employment Opportunities, Personalized Services, Individualized Training, and Career Planning (EPIC) pilot program. This new pilot program is designed to provide...

Carmi Police arrest Norris City man; investigate car seat theft

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department arrested a Norris City man early Thursday morning following a traffic stop.38 year old Kevin Hosman was stopped at 1:12 am at the intersection of Route 1 and County Road 1350...

Omaha woman hit by car in Walmart parking lot Wednesday

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

At 1:13 pm Wednesday, Carmi Police investigated an accident in the Walmart parking lot that sent an Omaha woman to the hospital.According to the crash report, Margie Mobley was walking in the lot when she was struck by a vehicle driven by Cleon Hudson...

FMH presents December Employee of the Month

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

Each month, Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee who has exemplified outstanding patient care and customer service internally and externally. Pictured is Sara Reid, RN (right) being presented the December Employee of the Month...

Gov. Rauner announces over $1 Million in Recreational Trail Grants

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today announced $1,019,200 in grant funding for multi-purpose recreational trail projects that will create or improve trails in six Illinois counties. Funding for the projects is supported by the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Recreational Trails Program. “Our trails showcase all the beauty...

Repurpose Your Christmas Tree for Another Life of Service.

Wednesday, December 21 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is looking to repurpose your live Christmas trees. All donated trees will be bundled together to create underwater fish structures. By bundling the trees and weighting them down in the water they will serve a...

Past, Present, Future Reflection for Retiring CEO of Hospice of Southern Illinois

Wednesday, December 21 by Jc Tinsley

Hospice of Southern Illinois is a not-for-profit organization that thrives on tradition, care and heart. Our program started 35 years ago from a community need. Our very diligent volunteers ensured to deem what Hospice of Southern Illinois is, what would be expected moving...

SIC announces President’s and Vice President’s lists for Fall 2016 semester

Wednesday, December 21 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College has announced the President’s and Vice President’s lists for the fall 2016 semester. To be eligible for the President’s and Vice President’s lists, students must take a total of six credit hours in the summer and 12 credit hours during...

Sullivan has bond revoked Tuesday in White County Court

Wednesday, December 21 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court on Tuesday, a bench warrant for Charla Beth Sullivan was issued after States Attorney Denton Aud filed a combined motion to revoke bond after it was alleged she violated terms of...