Local News

Downtown Mt. Vernon Christmas Parade Theme Announced

Thursday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Downtown Christmas Parade committee hosted a contest amongst all 5-8 grade students in Jefferson County to create a theme for this year’s Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 2nd. Seventh grader, Cody Jenkins, from McClellan Grade School, submitted the chosen theme, “No Place... Read More.

Two Indiana teens captured in Mt. Carmel following high speed pursuit

Thursday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

On Wednesday, Mt. Carmel Police were notified by Illinois State Police that a stolen vehicle was reported to be in the 100 block of E. 9th Street. The vehicle's Onstar systems then advised that the vehicle was on Rt. 1 North of Mt. Carmel.An Illinois... Read More.

WVC OFFERING FOOD SERVICE SANITATION & SAFETY (MANAGER’S CERTIFICATION)

Thursday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College will be offering a Food Service Sanitation & Safety (Manager’s Certification) RST 1601 class taught by Lisa Shook, an approved FSSMC instructor, using a core curriculum provided by the Illinois Department of Public Health.The class will meet on Saturday, November 11... Read More.

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First annual Hig Par 3 Challenge coming to Carmi Country Club Oct. 21

Thursday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

The First Annual Hig Par 3 Challenge will be held at the Carmi Country Club on Saturday Oct 21 at 1pm. There will be a chili lunch served at Noon prior to play Entry fee is $15 which includes the Lunch. What is the Format?Unlike any... Read More.

Chamber and City Organizing Truck or Treat October 31

Thursday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce, along with the City of Carmi, is organizing a Trunk or Treat for area children on October 31, 2017 from 5:30pm- 7pm. Thanks to the generosity of First Bank, the Trunk or Treat will be held in the parking... Read More.

FMH upgrades MRI

Thursday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured are Cody Allen, R.T. (R)(MR), MRI Technologist with Associates in Medical Imaging* and Devin Deisher, B.S., RT(R)(CT)(MR), FMH Director of Diagnostic Imaging with the new GE SIGNA Voyager MRI at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Fairfield Memorial Hospital transforms the patient experience with advanced applications... Read More.

Nearly 13,000 AmeriCorps volunteers honored

Thursday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner is declaring Oct. 12, 2017, National Service Recognition Day. Almost 1,000 Illinoisans will pledge their continuing commitment to helping their communities at the 23rd Annual Illinois’ National Service Recognition Day event on Thursday, Oct. 12. The event will begin at 10:30... Read More.

IDOT Seeks Feedback on Illinois Rest Areas

Thursday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation is asking for the public’s help in developing a plan that will determine the best use of the state’s rest areas. An online survey, accessible at idot.illinois.gov, is available through Sunday, Oct. 29.“Many of our... Read More.

Gov. Rauner highlights importance of tourism to Illinois economy

Thursday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Rauner today emphasized the role tourism plays in the economic health of Illinois communities at the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau annual meeting and awards luncheon. This year’s theme was The Power of Tourism.“As the third largest employer in Illinois, the tourism... Read More.

Hamilton Memorial Hospital annual Health and Book Fair scheduled for Oct. 12

Wednesday, October 11 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro will host the annual Fall Health & Book Fair on Thursday, October 12th from 7am – 10am.The event is free and open to the public. It will include over 20 booths featuring health and wellness information in the hospital... Read More.