Local News

U.S. Supreme Court to Consider Union Fair-Share Case

Thursday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

Today the United States Supreme Court took an important first step toward ending the unconstitutional practice of dipping into the paychecks of hardworking State employees and forcing them to pay into the union coffers, even if they are not members of the union. “No person... Read More.

White County 4-H invites youth to join clubs during 4-H week

Thursday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

4-H members in this county will join the 6 million youth across the country in celebrating National 4-H Week Oct. 1-7. 4-H youth development programs provide hands-on learning activities for youth in Illinois and throughout the country. 4-H youth programs focus on leadership, citizenship... Read More.

Carmi native Scott Wylie to present at Chamber’s October Lunch and Learn

Thursday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is once again hosting a Lunch and Learn program the Chamber hopes will be of benefit to the business community. The October Lunch and Learn will be held at the Carmi Public Library on October 16, 2017 at noon.The... Read More.

Corn Day Car Show Seeking Entries

Thursday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis Club will hold their annual Corn Day Car Show on West Main Street in Carmi on Saturday, October 14, 2017. Registration is from 10am – noon with the first 100 entries receiving dash plaques. Awards will be presented at 2pm.In... Read More.

RLC Foundation hosts 37th Annual Golf Outing

Thursday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

Twenty-seven teams and 160 golfers teed off at the 37th Annual Rend Lake College Foundation Golf Outing on Sept. 14 in a fundraising effort for the RLCF, and the Men’s and Women’s Golf teams.The outing, held at the Rend Lake Golf Course in Whittington,... Read More.

MCPD Narcotics investigation leads to arrest

Thursday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

A Mt. Carmel man identified as David M. Blanchette has been arrested and is currently in the Gibson County Jail awaiting transfer to Wabash County on drug charges.Blanchette who is in Gibson County Jail on an unrelated charge, is charged in Wabash County... Read More.

“A Matter of Balance” Program for Senior Adults at FMH

Thursday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured are the graduates from the last A Matter of Balance Program held in June with course instructors from Fairfield Memorial Hospital, Jennifer Bowers, PTA and Susie Devoy, RN. Sitting: Shirley McKibben, Vonda Rickard, Joyce Taylor, Mary Morris, and Dean Mounts. Standing: Jennifer Bowers, PTA,... Read More.

SIC students participate in global “See You At The Pole” event

Thursday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

Brothers and Sisters in Christ (B.A.S.I.C) at Southeastern Illinois College joined with other student ministries across the globe on Wednesday morning, Sept. 27, as they hosted the annual See You at the Pole (SYATP) event.SIC sophomore Bailey Drone of Harrisburg led the devotional... Read More.

State Represenative David Reis Staff to Visit Fairfield and Wayne City

Thursday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis would like to announce traveling office hours, where the Representative’s Staff will be available in your community to address any constituent concerns. Traveling Office Hours: Fairfield City Hall109 North East 2nd St.Thursday October 5th10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wayne City Community Center103 Mill... Read More.

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US District Court enters permanent injunction against Illinois caviar supplier to prevent distribution of adulterated food

Thursday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

A federal court in Illinois permanently enjoined a Metropolis, Illinois caviar supplier from distributing adulterated food, the Department of Justice announced today.In a complaint filed on Sept. 20 at the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the United States alleged that... Read More.