Local News

Pre-K Screening to be held at SIC March 27

Monday, March 12 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Ohio Valley Special Education District will be conducting free Pre-Kindergarten screenings on Tuesday, March 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. outside of Southeastern Illinois College’s Melba Patton Library.There will also be screenings for children from birth- three years of age at the... Read More.

Copper thieves strike two more towers near Grayville

Monday, March 12 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department is investigating two more copper wire thefts reported on Friday.Two cell phone towers owned by SBA Towers and operated by AT&T were struck by thieves overnight Thursday near Grayville.Evidence was collected at one of the scenes and has been... Read More.

National Rifle Association and Illinois State Rifle Association Endorse David Reis for State Representative

Monday, March 12 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) has received the endorsements of the National Rifle Association and the Illinois State Rifle Association in the race for the 109th House District.Reis, a lifelong hunter and proud NRA member, received an “A+” rating from the NRA-PVF for... Read More.

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MCPD make arrest following high speed chase

Monday, March 12 by Jc Tinsley

The following individual was arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. On March 11, 2018 at approximately 4:52 pm, Mt. Carmel Police attempted to stop a 2000 Nissan for a traffic violation on... Read More.

McLeansboro City Council meeting agenda for Tuesday, March 13

Friday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of McLeansboro Regular Meeting March 13, 2018 – 6:00 P.M. City Hall Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call 1. Approval of the Minutes from the Public Hearing, and Regular Meeting of February 13, 20182. Approval of Collector’s and Treasurer’s Reports3. Discussion /Approval of Bills and Transfers4. Public Comments5. Discussion and/or... Read More.

ISP District 19 conducts ACE patrol in Saline, Gallatin Counties

Friday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of an Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrol in Saline and Gallatin Counties during March. This ACE patrol allowed the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to violations associated... Read More.

State Fire Marshal Reminds Illinoisans to Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries

Friday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

Clocks are springing forward one hour this weekend and the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is urging Illinoisans to take a few extra minutes to change and test the batteries in their smoke alarms.“Daylight Savings Time is a great built-in reminder for... Read More.

FMH Alerts Medicare Beneficiaries about New Medicare Policy ID Cards

Friday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital would like to make patients who have a Medicare Card aware of upcoming changes from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS will begin issuing new Medicare cards and new Medicare numbers in order to remove Social Security Numbers... Read More.

FMH presents March Employee of the Month

Friday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured is Robbie Musoiu, Human Resource Director, presenting Kayla Warren, Human Resource Administrative Assistant, 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 March, Kayla Warren, who... Read More.

Kiwanis Club Learns about Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services

Friday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis Club heard from Carla Donoho of the Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services (BCHFS) on Thursday. BCHFS open 100 years ago as an orphanage in Carmi. They took care of children who may have lost their parents to World War... Read More.