Local News

Lincoln Presidential Library releases oral history of high school sports in Illinois

Tuesday, October 3 by Jc Tinsley

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library’s Oral History Program is proud to release a new collection of interviews telling the story of high school sports in Illinois through the words of students, coaches, referees, broadcasters and administrators.The project, “Sports Stories: IHSA,” features 54 interviews about... Read More.

Opioid Overdose Reversal Drug More Readily Available

Tuesday, October 3 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. today announced the release of the Illinois Naloxone Standing Order (Standing Order). This Standing Order makes a drug that is able to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose more readily available... Read More.

Norris City Village Board meets for October

Tuesday, October 3 by Jc Tinsley

The Norris City Village Board met for their October meeting on Monday night.Danny Whorley addressed the Board concerning their employee medical insurance. They decided to renew their health insurance plan with Blue Cross/Blue Shield, which will take effect December 1st, with the option to... Read More.

Four teens injured in crashes in Gallatin, Wayne Counties over weekend

Monday, October 2 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 troopers investigated two traffic crashes over the weekend, sending four individuals to area hospitals.Saturday afternoon, troopers say a 16 year old juvenile was travelling west on Illinois Route 13 in Gallatin County, when at 12:30 pm, the vehicle for... Read More.

ISP District 19 conducts OREP in White and Hamilton Counties

Monday, October 2 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 White and Hamilton Counties during September. This OREP provided extra patrol coverage for the ISP so officers could focus on saving lives... Read More.

WVC Athletic Department Hosting “Warrior Weekend” – Golf Scramble and Scrimmage Games October 13-14

Monday, October 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Wabash Valley College Athletic Department is hosting “Warrior Weekend” on Friday, October 13 and Saturday, October 14, which includes a Golf Scramble and Scrimmage games for all of their four teams.Calling all golf enthusiasts! If you love playing golf and love supporting WVC... Read More.

Geff resident sentenced in Edwards County Court Friday

Monday, October 2 by Jc Tinsley

35 year old Brandon L Thomas of Geff was sentenced in Edwards County Court Friday to three years in Illinois Department of Corrections custody on a charge of unlawful possession of methamphetamine.Thomas will be under mandatory supervised release for one year following incarceration,... Read More.

Carmi Police take theft report Sunday night

Monday, October 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department took a theft report from Cynthia Mitchell of Carmi Sunday night. Mitchell reported that over the weekend that someone had stolen an Acer laptop from her residence on Oak Street. The value of the laptop was placed at over $500.

MCPD Arrest reports 9/26 – 9/28

Friday, September 29 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court. 09/26/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 52 year old Vincent A. Sutton of Mt. Carmel after police were called to the 1100 block of W.... Read More.

FMH presents September Employee of the Month

Friday, September 29 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors employees monthly for providing exceptional patient care and customer service internally and externally. Pictured is Brad August, Director of Information Systems, presenting the Employee of the Month Plaque to Angelina Batteese, Clinic Informatics Coordinator. In September, Angelina Batteese, Clinic Informatics Coordinator,... Read More.