MCPD make arrest following high speed chase

Monday, March 12 by Jc Tinsley

The following individual was arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. On March 11, 2018 at approximately 4:52 pm, Mt. Carmel Police attempted to stop... Read More.

McLeansboro City Council meeting agenda for Tuesday, March 13

Friday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of McLeansboro Regular Meeting March 13, 2018 – 6:00 P.M. City Hall Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call 1. Approval of the Minutes from the Public Hearing, and Regular Meeting of February 13, 20182. Approval of... Read More.

ISP District 19 conducts ACE patrol in Saline, Gallatin Counties

Friday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of an Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrol in Saline and Gallatin Counties during March. This ACE patrol allowed the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to violations associated... Read More.

State Fire Marshal Reminds Illinoisans to Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries

Friday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

Clocks are springing forward one hour this weekend and the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is urging Illinoisans to take a few extra minutes to change and test the batteries in their smoke alarms.“Daylight Savings Time is a great built-in reminder for... Read More.

FMH Alerts Medicare Beneficiaries about New Medicare Policy ID Cards

Friday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital would like to make patients who have a Medicare Card aware of upcoming changes from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS will begin issuing new Medicare cards and new Medicare numbers in order to remove Social Security Numbers... Read More.

FMH presents March Employee of the Month

Friday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured is Robbie Musoiu, Human Resource Director, presenting Kayla Warren, Human Resource Administrative Assistant, the Employee of the Month plaque. Each month Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee who has exemplified exceptional patient care... Read More.

Kiwanis Club Learns about Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services

Friday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis Club heard from Carla Donoho of the Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services (BCHFS) on Thursday. BCHFS open 100 years ago as an orphanage in Carmi. They took care of children who... Read More.

Truck stolen in Grayville Thursday night

Friday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a vehicle theft that occurred in Grayville Thursday night.Deputies spoke with Wendi Owen at 10:44 pm Thursday about the incident. Owen reported that the 2000 Ford F150 was parked behind her residence with a trailer attached and... Read More.

Half of Illinois voters see cuts in government waste, inefficiency as budget solution: Simon Poll

Friday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

At a time when public educational institutions, social service providers, and state and local governments are struggling to emerge from Illinois’ multi-year budget impasse, 51 percent of registered voters say the solution to the state’s $1.5 billion budget deficit is to cut “waste and... Read More.

Governor’s Children’s Cabinet adopts new initiatives

Friday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

During a meeting today at Rush University Medical Center, the Governor’s Cabinet on Children and Youth selected new priority initiatives for the upcoming year. Over the past few months, agency representatives have collaborated to craft thoughtful proposals on issues affecting youth in Illinois.