FMH presents December Employee of the Month

Friday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured is Robert Hale, MA, MT (AAB), FMH Director of Laboratory Services presenting the December Employee of the Month plaque to Rebecca Fewkes, ASCP, PBT, Phlebotomist in the FMH Laboratory DepartmentEach... Read More.

Carmi City Council agenda for Tuesday, Jan. 2

Friday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street January 2, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. 1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. Approve December 19, 2017,... Read More.

Slashed tires reported to Carmi Police

Friday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

On Thursday, Michael Boren reported to Carmi Police that overnight Wednesday, someone slashed two tires on his car while it was parked at the Stewart Street apartments.

Ring in the New Year Safely: Keep the Celebration off the Road

Friday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation, along with state and local law enforcement, wants to ring in 2018 with zero alcohol- and drug-related crashes on Illinois roads. As part of the annual Drive Sober or... Read More.

Unemployment Rate Drops in All Metro Areas for Sixth Consecutive Month

Friday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates Metropolitan AreaNov. 2017Nov. 2016Over-the-Year ChangeBloomington3.9%4.6%-0.7Carbondale-Marion4.5%5.2%

Katherine Bunting-Williams, FMH CEO receives recognition

Friday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Katherine Bunting-Williams, PhD, RN, MSN, LNHA has been recognized for the sixth time by Becker’s Hospital Review, a publication by ASC Communications. Becker's Hospital Review in December named Katherine... Read More.

Jesse White’s New Law to Remove Stickers/Decals from Dealership Vehicles before Test Drives Takes Effect Jan. 1

Friday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

A new law initiated by Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White to remove stickers, decals and paperwork from car windows before test driving a dealership’s vehicle takes effect Jan. 1. White’s top priority is to improve road safety.“This traffic safety measure is a common-sense... Read More.

White Expands Organ/Tissue Donor Registry; 16- and 17-Year-Olds Can Become Donors as of Jan. 1

Thursday, December 28 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State Jesse White’s legislation allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to register for the state’s First Person Consent Organ/Tissue Donor Registry when they receive their driver’s license or identification card will take effect on Jan. 1, 2018.“Our main priority is to save lives,” said... Read More.

Illinois American Water offers Cold Weather Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes and Meters

Thursday, December 28 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois American Water reminds homeowners of steps to take to prevent water damage from frozen and burst pipes. Tips also address frozen water meters, which can bring costly plumbing repairs and replacement fees along with headaches and unexpected expense for homeowners.“We are facing frigid... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department arrests two in Crossville Wednesday

Thursday, December 28 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department made a pair of arrests Wednesday in Crossville.At 8:44 am, Sheriff’s deputies went to a residence on 4th Street to speak to 36 year old Robert McGill about an auto... Read More.