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FMH APRIL CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Monday, April 3 by Jc Tinsley

Cancer Care Support Group:Fairfield Memorial Hospital holds a Cancer Support Group meeting once a month on the second Thursday of the each month from 6-7 p.m. in the Medical Arts Complex (MAC) Community Education Room, with the next meeting being held, Thursday, April 13th.Coffee... Read More.

Welfare check leads to drug arrest by Carmi Police

Monday, April 3 by Jc Tinsley

Friday evening, 36 year old Brandi McCullough of Grayville surrendered to Carmi Police on a Hamilton County warrant for failure to appear. McCullough was transferred to Jail staff custody, and was later released after posting a $300 bond.Saturday night, Carmi Police arrested... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department makes two weekend arrests

Monday, April 3 by Jc Tinsley

Friday evening, 29 year old Jessica Sharp of Carmi surrendered at the White County Sheriff’s Department on a Wayne County warrant for failure to wear a seatbelt and driving an uninsured motor vehicle. Sharp stated that she had not been in Wayne County... Read More.

Carmi League of Arts holding meeting, auditions Saturday

Monday, April 3 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi League of Arts will meet Saturday, April 8 at 9:00 a.m. at the CWCHS Auditorium. Anyone is welcome to attend.Auditions for the summer production of "Beauty and the Beast" will be held in the Auditorium from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the... Read More.

Joint Hometown News Release | A1C Jordan Pilkington

Monday, April 3 by Jc Tinsley

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordan S. Pilkington graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare... Read More.

Joint Hometown News Release | A1C Nathaniel Butler

Monday, April 3 by Jc Tinsley

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nathaniel A. Butler graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare... Read More.

White County 4-H G.I.F.T. Garden gets ready for spring planting

Monday, April 3 by Jc Tinsley

Left to right. Keith Hoskins, Lisa Wolff, Josh Foster, Jennifer Carter-James, Chris Totten, Bobbie Jo Browning, Rosemary AudThe White County 4-H G.I.F.T. Garden was buzzing Wednesday evening with everyone pulling weeds and shoveling compost into the raised beds. Compost bins were also built and... Read More.

LLINOIS STATE POLICE CONCLUDE INVESTIGATION INTO THE DEATH OF SALINE COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY

Monday, April 3 by Jc Tinsley

Officials with the Illinois State Police announce that the investigation into the death of Saline County State’s Attorney Michael Henshaw has been concluded. On March 22, 2017, at approximately 10:30 p.m. the ISP was contacted by Chief David Morris to investigate the death of Mr.... Read More.

Governor Rauner Acts to Provide Better Services to Taxpayers

Monday, April 3 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today signed a series of Executive Orders to improve and streamline Illinois state government. Executive Orders 17-01, 17-02 and 17-03 will eliminate redundancies and simplify the organizational structure of the Executive Branch to deliver more efficient government and drive a better... Read More.

SIC Forensic Falcons hosting “Night Before Nationals” Tuesday

Monday, April 3 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured are: Back row (l-r) Joli Murphy (Springerton), Chanse Tullis (Springerton), Gabe Motsinger (Carrier Mills), Shay Wood (Shawneetown); middle row (l-r) Rachael Hooven (Harrisburg), Noah Taylor (Eldorado), Kaydee Dycus (Mt. Vernon), Nick Cofield (Carrier Mills); front row (l-r) Shannon Welker (Harrisburg), Carrice McDaniel... Read More.