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FMH presents April Employee of the Month

Friday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured is Amy Marsh, Chief Financial Officer, presenting Ashley Hess, Accounts Payable, the Employee of the Month plaque. Each month, Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee who has exemplified exceptional patient care and customer service internally and externally.In April, Ashley Hess, who works in Accounts... Read More.

Kiwanians Learn About Smart Lunch Rooms

Friday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

During Thursday’s meeting, the Carmi Kiwanis Club heard from Pam Haywood and Ashely Hoffman with University of Illinois Extension about SNAP Education and the Smart Lunch Room Program.Haywood told the club that the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Education program focuses their nutrition... Read More.

Iconic Pop Groups To Kick Off 2018 Illinois State Fair Concert Series

Friday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

The ultimate party band is headed to the 2018 Illinois State Fair! After nearly 40-years of hits and millions of albums sold, Boy George and Culture Club with Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey will perform on the grandstand stage on Friday, August 10th.“There’s no better... Read More.

Fatal crash reported in Wayne County Wednesday afternoon

Friday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police have released details about a fatal traffic crash that occurred Wednesday afternoon on Interstate 64 in Wayne County.According to the preliminary report, at approximately 1:33 pm, 64 year old Thomas Shull of St. Charles, Missouri was travelling east when for unknown... Read More.

Carmi Rotary learn about Kenya from Mike Pfister

Friday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Rotary club took a trip to Africa on Thursday, thanks to guest speaker Mike Pfister.Mike came to the day’s meeting with an impressive Power Point presentation, which he said Mike Bell had helped him create.Mike told the Rotarians that he has made... Read More.

Revised agenda for Grayville City Council meeting, Monday, April 9

Friday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2018 PUBLIC HEARING – BID OPENING FOR SALE OF EXCESS PROPERTY CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA- REVISED PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL:Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudCONSENT AGENDATREASURER’S REPORTPURCHASE ORDER APPROVALS1. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of... Read More.

ISP District 19 announces results of OREP in Wabash and Edwards Counties

Friday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol (OREP) held in Wabash and Edwards Counties during April. This OREP provided extra patrol coverage for the ISP so officers could focus on saving lives by making... Read More.

Small tornado may have touched down in White County Tuesday night

Thursday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

A small tornado may have touched down in southeastern White County on Tuesday night according to White County EMA Director Jim Totten.Totten surveyed the damage Wednesday afternoon. He reports that no structures were damaged, but some field equipment was disturbed, and a truck was... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department makes warrant arrest Wednesday afternoon

Thursday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department arrested 30 year old Philip Burton of Carmi Wednesday afternoon on a White County warrant for failure to appear on a charge of theft.Burton was taken into custody at 4:18 pm at a residence on Schumaker Street. He... Read More.

Mt. Carmel man arrested for child sexual abuse

Thursday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

The following subject was arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.On April 4, 2018, Mt. Carmel Police arrested 31 year old Matthew R. Murray of Mt. Carmel on suspicion of sexually abusing a... Read More.