Gov. Rauner signs emergency “red flag” gun law, enacts 72-hour waiting period for all gun purchases

Tuesday, July 17 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed two bills into law that could help prevent people who are a threat to themselves or others from possessing or purchasing guns. The bills, which have bipartisan and bicameral support, are part of the comprehensive public safety plan... Read More.

Unit 5 School Board places FY19 budget on display

Tuesday, July 17 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi-White County Unit 5 Board of Education met Monday night for their July meeting.New school resource officer David Agee appeared and addressed the Board. He talked of his background, said he has just about finished his training and is anxious to get started.The... Read More.

FMH presents July Employee of the Month

Monday, July 16 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors employees monthly for providing extraordinary patient care and customer services within and outside the hospital. In July, Courtney Powell, RT (R)(CT) was selected as the Employee of the Month. Courtney has worked with Fairfield Memorial Hospital since 2005 and is an... Read More.

DAVID HIDEN NAMED CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER WITH FIRST MID

Monday, July 16 by Jc Tinsley

First Mid Bank & Trust recently announced that David Hiden has been named Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer. He will lead the development and execution of First Mid’s business and technology strategies.“We are very... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 7/11 – 7/14

Monday, July 16 by Jc Tinsley

The following individuals were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.07/14/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 55 year old Sheila J. Ryker of Mt. Carmel after she was stopped for an expired registration. During... Read More.

Barton awarded nursing scholarship from Farm Bureau

Monday, July 16 by Jc Tinsley

Morgan Barton, Norris City, is the recipient of a $4,000 scholarship from the Illinois Farm Bureau Rural Nurse Practitioner Program.The scholarship program helps encourage and develop the pool of rural health practitioners to help meet... Read More.

Kiwanis learns about the Club’s past

Monday, July 16 by Jc Tinsley

For many years, his readers looked forward to Barry Cleveland’s “Looking Backwards” column in The Carmi Times.On Thursday, July 12, Cleveland looked both backwards and to the future as he addressed the Carmi Kiwanis Club... Read More.

Carmi Police arrest three following traffic stop Sunday morning

Monday, July 16 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police took a theft report for Rosa Brown Saturday morning, who reported that overnight, someone stole a red and black Next bicycle from her garage at 508 5th Street.

IECC Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda – July 17, 2017

Friday, July 13 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board Agenda July 17, 2018 7:00 p.m. Wabash Valley College Cafeteria 1. Call to Order & Roll Call...................................................................................... Chairman Fischer 2. Disposition of Minutes................................................................................................. CEO Bruce 3. ... Read More.

IDPH Investigating Increase In Foodborne Illnesses

Friday, July 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has received confirmation of approximately 90 cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic Cyclospora parasite. Cases have been reported in counties across Illinois with people becoming ill starting in mid-May. The initial investigation indicates... Read More.