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IEMA Highlights Holiday Safety in December

Friday, December 1 by Jc Tinsley

With the holiday season in full swing, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies are offering tips to help people stay safe now and into 2018. “Throughout December, we’ll offer tips to help people safely enjoy the holiday season, as well... Read More.

Two sentenced in Gallatin Co. Court on Monday

Friday, December 1 by Jc Tinsley

On Monday, November 27, 2017 in Gallatin County Circuit Court two individuals arrested and charged earlier this month were sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections.Rachel Lynch of Shawneetown, IL pleaded guilty to Unlawful Use of a Debit Card under a negotiated plea... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCE HOLIDAY TRAVEL ENFORCEMENT RESULTS

Friday, December 1 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Leo P. Schmitz announces statewide activity results from the 2017 Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The Thanksgiving holiday travel period began on November 22 and ran through November 26. ISP officers were busy during the holiday weekend as they worked... Read More.

Carmi City Council agenda for Tuesday, Dec. 5

Friday, December 1 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street December 5, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. 1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. Approve November 21, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes.4. For council consideration, discussion and possible approval:a)... Read More.

Carmi Rotary discusses Christmas meeting plans

Friday, December 1 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s meeting of the Carmi Rotary club, the Rotarians discussed the Christmas meeting plans, after enjoying a great fried chicken lunch provided by Little Giant.Tom Logan then read a list of rules for teachers from 1911, that are hard to imagine in today’s... Read More.

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Honored for Excellence in Quality of Care and Top Performance

Friday, December 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) recently recognized Fairfield Memorial Hospital for its ongoing commitment to exceptional quality of care, during a ceremony held November 14th at the I Hotel and Conference Center, Champaign, IL.As part of the Federal Office of Rural Health... Read More.

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Carmi man arrested for domestic battery

Friday, December 1 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 40 year old Donald Davis of Carmi Thursday night on a charge of domestic battery. Davis was taken into custody at his residence on Saunders Avenue at 8:35 pm and transported to the White County Jail, where he is being... Read More.

Saline Co woman arrested after shooting at husband

Friday, December 1 by Jc Tinsley

A Wasson woman was arrested after an argument with her husband. Saline County deputies responded to 2510 Wasson Road on Thursday November 30th at approximately 6:30 p.m.Saline County Deputy Casteel arrived on scene and spoke with a Daniel Curry, who said he and... Read More.

Correction to the Carmi City Council story on Wednesday, November 20th

Thursday, November 30 by Jc Tinsley

In the Carmi City Council meeting story published on Wednesday, November 20th, we reported that“The Council also approved an EPA recommendation to raise water rates by $0.50 per 1000 gallons to bring the City into compliance as the City is attempting to receive a... Read More.

Public meeting to be held on Rend Lake Master Plan update

Thursday, November 30 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rend Lake Project, will hold a public workshop regarding the Master Plan update for the project. The public is invited to attend the workshop, which will provide information on the Master Plan update process and afford the opportunity... Read More.