Carmi Police investigate theft at Rice Motor Company

Monday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department received a theft report Saturday morning from Rice Motor Company. Sometime between 6pm on Friday and 7:45am Saturday, someone removed eight tires and wheels from two vehicles from the lot. The estimated value of the stolen items was $8000. Just after...

Carmi teen, passenger injured in railroad crossing accident Saturday night

Monday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi teen is in stable condition at an Evansville hospital after an accident involving a train that occurred Saturday night in rural White County.17 year old Logan Pugsley was attempting to cross the intersection on County Road 900E at 11:45pm when she was...

Formal charges against Harrisburg physician announced

Friday, March 18 by Jc Tinsley

A press conference was held Friday morning at the Saline County Detention Center to confirm the Wednesday arrest of 56 year old Brian Burns in relation to the disappearance of 49 year old Carla Burns.Thursday...

First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust Lends a Hand to Keep SIC Center Open

Friday, March 18 by Jc Tinsley

When tough times come, our neighbors are generally the ones to help us pick up the pieces and keep moving forward. Such is the case for the Workforce and Illinois Small Business Development Center (WISBDC) of Southeastern Illinois College. Due to the increased...

Tracy Wasson wins 2016 Paul Simon Essay Contest at SIC

Friday, March 18 by Jc Tinsley

Tracy Wasson of Harrisburg (left) receives a $50 check from Dr. Dana Keating, SIC Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, for winning the 2016 Paul Simon Essay...

Carmi Police make arrest in assault at Little Giant

Friday, March 18 by Jc Tinsley

Thursday morning at 8:37am, Tiffany Crockett reported to the Carmi Police Department that in the morning hours on Wednesday, someone stole her dog from her residence on Webb Street. Just before noon on Thursday, Rice Motor Company informed the Police Department a license plate stolen...

INFLUENZA ON THE RISE – FMH TAKES PRECAUTION

Friday, March 18 by Jc Tinsley

Influenza activity continues to increase in the United States. In Illinois, many counties have experienced high levels of influenza-like illness (characterized as fever of 100ºF [37.8 ºC] or higher plus cough and/or sore throat). The Illinois Department of Public Health has issued recommendations regarding...

Application deadlines nearing for Nursing, Rad Tech, CMA programs at Rend Lake College

Friday, March 18 by Jc Tinsley

Testing and application deadlines for three Rend Lake College Allied Health programs are only weeks away for incoming students to enroll in the Fall 2016 semester.The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program and Radiologic Technology program applications are due by midnight Thursday, March 31. Applications...

Kiwanis learn about Gift Garden Project Set to Get Growing this Spring

Friday, March 18 by Jc Tinsley

Paula Hatfield, Program Coordinator for the Hamilton County University of Illinois Extension is embarking on her 4thseason of a GIFT Garden. GIFT stands for Growing Illinois Food Together. She was at Kiwanis on Thursday to talk about Hamilton County steps to success in...