Cahokia Mounds presents play on modern Native American culture Oct. 15

Wednesday, October 5 by Jc Tinsley

Erin Kelley has blonde hair and an Irish name, but she’s also a Cherokee and a descendant of the Shawnee leader Tecumseh. On Oct. 15 at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, Kelley will share stories of life as part of a multi-cultural family...

New Feature Coming to State Auction Website

Wednesday, October 5 by Jc Tinsley

The Department of Central Management Services today announced a new feature added to the state’s online auction website iBid that will now showcase high end designer merchandise. Designer watches, bracelets and sunglasses, gold and silver jewelry, are just a few of the items to...

Shimkus Holding Open Office Hours in Carmi Oct. 12

Wednesday, October 5 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) will be available to meet with local constituents in Carmi on Wednesday, October 12. The Congressman will be holding one-on-one meetings from 3:30 – 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers at...

Critter Night coming to the Shawnee National Forest

Wednesday, October 5 by Jc Tinsley

Shawnee National Forest, Friends of the Shawnee National Forest and Unimin Corporation, present “Critter Night.” This free, family event at the Lincoln Memorial Picnic Grounds in Jonesboro, Illinois takes place Friday, October 14 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.Learn about Illinois’ nocturnal animals while...

HMH Foundation seeking Distinguished Healthcare Provider Of The Year Nominations

Wednesday, October 5 by Jc Tinsley

Each year at its Annual Foundation Dinner, the Hamilton Memorial Hospital District Foundation recognizes an individual - living or deceased, or group who has made an outstanding contribution to the health and welfare of residents of our area by presenting the Distinguished Healthcare Provider...

Carmi City Council makes changes to bill collection, makes two Light and Water hires

Wednesday, October 5 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met on Tuesday night for their first meeting in October. With all Aldermen present, the Council approved the September 20 meeting minutes and tackled the lone item on the agenda.Ordinance 1510 changed the language of Ordinance No. 1165 passed in...

MCPD arrest report 10/2-10/3

Wednesday, October 5 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.10/03/2016- Mt. Carmel Police arrested Justin M. Gourley, age 33, of Mt. Carmel after the vehicle he was riding in was stopped...

Farce of Nature Opens Next Week in WVC’s Brubeck Theatre

Wednesday, October 5 by Jc Tinsley

The cast and crew of “Farce of Nature” have been working for the past several weeks in preparation for opening night on Friday, October 14 in a 7:30 p.m. performance in the Brubeck Theatre. This fall’s community theatre production, directed by Lynn Kinkade, will...

FMH presents September Employee of the Month

Wednesday, October 5 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 Jeni Chow receiving the September FMH Employee of the month plaque from...

72nd Carmi Chamber of Commerce dinner a huge success

Tuesday, October 4 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce hosted their 72nd annual Dinner on Monday night at the First Christian Church in Carmi. 235 guests made reservations for the event, making it the largest ever. Those in attendance had an excellent meal by Yesterday’s Catering that was...