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FMH and Horizon Healthcare welcome new Certified Diabetes Educator, Steve Welty, RN, CDE

Wednesday, December 20 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital would like to introduce, Stephen Welty, RN, CDE, who will be providing Diabetes Education to patients at Fairfield Memorial Hospital and Horizon Healthcare with a diagnosis of Diabetes. Steve comes to Fairfield Memorial Hospital over eight years of experience as... Read More.

Bookmark ‘Getting Around Illinois’ for Latest Winter Road Conditions

Wednesday, December 20 by Jc Tinsley

As the official start of winter approaches, the Illinois Department of Transportation reminds travelers to visit and bookmark the newly redesigned GettingAroundIllinois.com for continually updated information on road conditions. “The new-and-improved GettingAroundIllinois.com is a great resource any... Read More.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announces Portion of Rend Lake Bike Trail Closure for Tree Removal

Wednesday, December 20 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is announcing that a portion of the North Sandusky Bike Trail will be temporarily closed to all users for the removal of hazard trees. The portion of trail to be closed begins at the entrance... Read More.

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE PREPARE FOR HOLIDAY TRAVEL

Wednesday, December 20 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Leo P. Schmitz is reminding motorists to take the necessary safety precautions to prevent senseless tragedies during the upcoming Christmas and New Year season. ISP will be working to reduce fatal crashes and arrest impaired drivers. The ISP will be... Read More.

Carmi man arrested after anonymous call

Wednesday, December 20 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police received an anonymous call for a welfare check Tuesday night that led to the arrest of a Carmi man on a domestic battery charge. Police got the call at 7:10 pm to perform the check at 212 Webb Street. There, 47 year... Read More.

Rec the Scale Challenge returning to RLC after holiday break

Wednesday, December 20 by Jc Tinsley

If getting in shape and losing those extra holiday pounds are on your to-do list for the new year, then Rend Lake College has a challenge for you. The Rec and the Aquatic Center are again partnering for the second annual Rec the Scale... Read More.

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Be Prepared: Register Today for January 2nd Invest in Kids Launch

Wednesday, December 20 by Jc Tinsley

Taxpayers wishing to participate in Illinois’ income tax credit scholarship program, Invest in Kids, on January 2nd are strongly encouraged to register for a free MyTax Illinois account today. The Invest in Kids (IIK) application process for taxpayers seeking to make... Read More.

Saline County Sheriff’s Department makes four arrests over weekend

Tuesday, December 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Saline County Sheriff’s Office arrested the following: On December 15th: Tyler C. Sanders, 24 of Eldorado on three charges of Criminal Trespass to a Vehicle, Burglary and Theft. He remains in the Saline County Detention Center on $5000 bond. The case is related to a car... Read More.

Carmi man arrested Monday after altercation at McDonalds

Tuesday, December 19 by Jc Tinsley

Monday afternoon, 21 year old Alexander Effinger of Carmi was arrested by Carmi Police at McDonalds on charges of aggravated battery, disorderly conduct, and criminal trespass. Effinger was taken into custody at 2:48 pm and transported to the White County Jail, where he... Read More.

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Illinois opts in to FirstNet advanced communications network

Tuesday, December 19 by Jc Tinsley

A new partnership between Illinois and FirstNet will ensure that the lifesaving advantages of enhanced wireless broadband technology are available to public safety personnel statewide, Gov. Bruce Rauner announced today. “Communication is a life or death proposition in emergencies. Opting in to FirstNet’s dedicated network... Read More.

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FMH and Horizon Healthcare welcome new Certified Diabetes Educator, Steve Welty, RN, CDE

Bookmark ‘Getting Around Illinois’ for Latest Winter Road Conditions

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announces Portion of Rend Lake Bike Trail Closure for Tree Removal

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE PREPARE FOR HOLIDAY TRAVEL

Carmi man arrested after anonymous call

Rec the Scale Challenge returning to RLC after holiday break

Be Prepared: Register Today for January 2nd Invest in Kids Launch

Saline County Sheriff’s Department makes four arrests over weekend

Carmi man arrested Monday after altercation at McDonalds

Illinois opts in to FirstNet advanced communications network

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