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IDOT Winter Operations Positions Still Available

Thursday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking workers for temporary jobs to help with snow-and-ice removal this winter in several southern Illinois counties in IDOT District 9. These seasonal positions are available for on-call work schedules. The deadline to apply is Oct. 10.The department's... Read More.

Governor Rauner Encourages Donations for Hurricane Survivors

Thursday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner and Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti today encouraged Illinois residents to help the millions of Americans struggling to recover from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria by donating money or time to trusted voluntary, faith-and-community-based charitable organizations.“Mother Nature has devastated Puerto Rico, Texas,... Read More.

FMH Book Fair set for October 10th

Thursday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

The Fairfield Memorial Hospital will be holding a Book Fair on Tuesday, October 10 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Medical Arts Complex Community Education Room. Everyone is invited to come and purchase from hundreds of new books and... Read More.

JESSICA LEWIS RECEIVES WVC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Thursday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

Jessica Lewis proudly accepts the WVC Foundation Scholarship from WVC President Dr. Matt Fowler Jessica Lewis is the recipient of the Wabash Valley College Foundation Scholarship for the 2017-2018 academic year. Jessica is a 2017 graduate of Mt. Carmel High School and is the daughter... Read More.

JONAS TRIMBLE RECIPIENT OF ELIZA C. AND C. S. YOUNG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Thursday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

Jonas Trimble proudly accepts the Eliza C. and C. S. Young Scholarship from WVC President Dr. Matt Fowler Jonas Trimble, a 2017 graduate of Mt. Carmel High School, is the recipient of the 2017-18 Eliza C. and C. S. Young Memorial Scholarship at Wabash... Read More.

Springerton man arrested on multiple charges after gasoline theft

Wednesday, September 27 by Jc Tinsley

At 2:39 am Wednesday, Carmi Police responded to a call from Huck’s about a man driving off without paying for $42.05 in fuel. Officers were given a complete description of the man and his truck and was told he was travelling east on Oak... Read More.

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Gov. Rauner signs Conor’s Law

Wednesday, September 27 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed into law SB 2185, known as Conor’s Law, legislation that increases public safety by requiring law enforcement to develop policies regarding the response and care for intoxicated young people after an arrest, including attempts to contact a responsible adult.... Read More.

Temporary Closure of River Road and the Spillway at Rend Lake

Wednesday, September 27 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is announcing the closure of the downstream portion of the Rend Lake Spillway and River Road, located west of the main dam, during the period of September 26 thru October 13, 2017. This 2-week closure,... Read More.

Carmi Police make underage drinking arrest

Wednesday, September 27 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 20 year old Lonnie Duvall of Carmi Wednesday morning for illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor. Duvall was taken into custody at 12:47 am and was released from the White County Jail after posting a $150 bond.

INCREASED ATTENDANCE AT THE 2017 DU QUOIN STATE FAIR

Wednesday, September 27 by Jc Tinsley

Wonderful weather and a great grandstand lineup were large contributors to a successful 2017 Du Quoin State Fair. State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon is proud to announce that preliminary estimates indicate that attendance at the 2017 fair increased by 3.5-percent as compared to 2016."Each... Read More.