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Hamilton Memorial Hospital’s Laboratory Earns Gold Seal

Thursday, April 3 by Nicole Behnke

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District (HMHD) is proud to announce that its Laboratory has earned The Joint Commission’s prestigious Gold Seal of Approval® Accreditation, a symbol of excellence that demonstrates the organization’s ongoing dedication to providing high-quality, safe patient care.The accreditation follows a comprehensive, unannounced... Read More.

Wabash County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Two on Monday

Tuesday, April 1 by Nicole Behnke

On Monday, the Wabash County Sheriff's Department received a complaint from an individual stating that his stepson was intoxicated and acting belligerent. The stepson, Lewis Wade Linder, was also armed and had discharged a .45 caliber handgun inside a residence. The caller also shared... Read More.

Two Women Arrested Over the Weekend

Monday, March 31 by Nicole Behnke

Last Thursday, a White County Sheriff's Office Deputy was dispatched to the Probation Office regarding an individual violating her probation conditions.The Deputy arrested 37-year-old Tara Keown. The outcome of her appearance before a judge last Friday is unknown, but the case in which she... Read More.

Wagner Served a White County Warrant

Thursday, March 27 by Nicole Behnke

On Wednesday, 36-year-old Angela Wagner was already in custody at the White County Jail for an outstanding warrant from Williamson County.A White County Sheriff's Office deputy presented Wagner with another warrant, which would be from White County, for a Possession of a Controlled Substance... Read More.

Local High School Students Visit Springfield

Wednesday, March 26 by Nicole Behnke

Last week, State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) welcomed approximately 30 high school students from across the 58th Senate District to the Illinois State Capitol as part of her Youth Advisory Council (YAC) program. This hands-on experience provided students with an in-depth look at government,... Read More.

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District Lifts Temporary Visitor Restrictions

Tuesday, March 25 by Nicole Behnke

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District (HMHD) is pleased to announce the lifting of temporary visitor restrictions. Normal visitor hours and guidelines have now been restored.Effective immediately, Hamilton Memorial Hospital will revert to its standard visitor hours:· Emergency Department Visitor Access: Visitors are welcome at any... Read More.

White County Sheriffs Deputies Make Active Warrant Arrests

Tuesday, March 25 by Nicole Behnke

Up first, Crossville native Albert Rogers in the early morning hours on Thursday. Deputies noticed Rogers at a residence on Fourth Street in Crossville. They knew there were two active warrants for him, which included one charge for Theft less than $500 and the other... Read More.

Probation Expenses Now on White County

Monday, March 24 by Nicole Behnke

There has been another change for White County from the State of Illinois, mainly in the Probation Department. The guidance for their special funds will now be spent out of the County's general funds. Bellwether representative Dustin Harmon explained to the board what the... Read More.

SIC Students Participate in Welding Competition

Friday, March 21 by Nicole Behnke

Southeastern Illinois College welding student Jaxen Simmons, a dual credit student from Norris City Omaha Enfield High School, took first place in the student division at the 2025 Welding Competition sponsored by NIX Industries and hosted by the Southern Indiana Career & Technical Center... Read More.

Two Arrested at Former Peabody Coal Mine

Thursday, March 20 by Nicole Behnke

The Wabash County Sheriff's Office responded to a call of a 2008 white Chevrolet Tahoe parked inside the former Peabody Coal Mine. On March 19, the Sheriff's Office made two arrests: the driver, 46-year-old Tara Cottrill of Centralia, and 30-year-old Kyle Hall from Odin.An investigation... Read More.