Local News

Donna Sullivan and Martha Heflin retire from FMH Board of Directors

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured are Martha Heflin and Donna Sullivan who were presented plaques in honor of their 33 years of service to the FMH Board of Directors, along with Fairfield Memorial Hospital Board of Directors President, Patrick L. Molt, M.D., and the two new members... Read More.

Crop Insurance Deadline Nears for Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) remindsIllinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio producers that the final date to apply for insurance coverageon spring barley, burley tobacco, cabbage, corn, cucumbers, dry beans, forage seeding, grainsorghum, green peas, hybrid seed corn, oats, popcorn, potatoes, processing beans, processingpumpkins, processing... Read More.

SIC’s Forensic Falcons Are 2017 State Champs

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

The state champion SIC Forensic Falcons took home a number of trophies from NIU. Pictured are (back row, l-r): Joli Murphy, Kaydee Dycus, Shay Wood, Gabe Motsinger; (middle row, l-r): Shannon Welker, Noah Taylor, Chanse Tullis, Carrice McDaniel; (front row, l-r): Rachael Hooven,... Read More.

Frerichs Seeks Clarity and Commonsense to Protect Medical Marijuana Patients

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

President Donald Trump’s administration needs to plainly say if it intends to crack down on the medical marijuana industry in Illinois, State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today.The administration’s comment of “greater enforcement” of laws that could close banks that have a relationship with the... Read More.

“BINGO! THE WINNING MUSICAL” TO DELIGHT AUDIENCE OF ALL AGES AT WVC

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

The Brubeck Arts Center at Wabash Valley College will be filled with laughter as Wabash Valley College and the Wabash Valley Arts Council present “BINGO! The Winning Musical.” Sue Schriber of Evansville, IN, returns as Guest Director of this clever musical sure to delight... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE AND AMERICAN LEGION OFFICIALS PREPARE FOR SUMMER YOUTH POLICE PROGRAM

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

Officials with the Illinois State Police (ISP) and the American Legion announce plans for the 45thAnnual American Legion Youth Police Camp (ALYPC). The camp will again be held at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield, Illinois, and will run June 25-30, 2017. Dozens... Read More.

Upcoming Events at SIC

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

March 7, 1 p.m. -- Southeastern Illinois College Falcon Baseball vs. Mineral Area College at Falcon Field. March 11, 8 a.m. – A Food Service Certification/Recertification Class will be offered on the Harrisburg campus in room A-116. Tuition is $49.50 and a fee of $52. ... Read More.

E. Coli Outbreak Spurs I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butter Recall

Monday, March 6 by Jc Tinsley

The I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butter Company, headquartered in Illinois, is voluntarily recalling its SoyNut Butter products after 12 cases of E. coli O157 in five states were preliminarily linked to the products. There are no cases reported in Illinois. Product testing is currently underway. ... Read More.

City of Carmi to offer electronic recycling April 1st

Monday, March 6 by Jc Tinsley

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT For CARMI AND WHITE COUNTY RESIDENTS Date: Saturday, April 1, 2017 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. LOCATION: 520 North 3rd Street Carmi, IL 62821 Recycle Old TV’s and Electronics We Will Take We Will Not Take Computers White Goods Televisions Refrigerators Radios Batteries Cell Phones ... Read More.

Norris City man arrested after Friday night home invasion

Monday, March 6 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department and Norris City Police Department investigated a home invasion on Friday night that resulted in the arrest of a Norris City man.42 year old William Smith was taken into custody after it was alleged he entered the residence... Read More.