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Fairfield Memorial Hospital Partners to Celebrate National Rural Health Day

Monday, November 14 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital will join the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) and other state/national rural stakeholders in celebrating National Rural Health Day on Thursday, November 17, 2015.NOSORH created National Rural Health Day as a way to showcase rural America; increase... Read More.

It’s A White County Christmas Merry Christmas Pageant held on Saturday

Monday, November 14 by Jc Tinsley

The Miss Merry Christmas Pageant, a part of It’s a White County Christmas, was held on Saturday, November 12. Sophie Lucas was crowned Baby Miss Merry Christmas. Baby Miss Sophie Lucas Kenley Davis was crowned Tiny Miss Merry Christmas. Brianna Hale took home the title... Read More.

Carmi Police make arrest Saturday after 911 call

Monday, November 14 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department arrested 20 year old Dustin Fisher of Carmi on a Wabash County warrant for escape Saturday afternoon after they received a 911 call about a complaint of property damage.Fisher was taken into custody at 1:44pm at his residence on... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department investigating Sunday shooting of a donkey near Grayville

Monday, November 14 by Jc Tinsley

At 7:19 pm Sunday night, the White County Sheriff’s Department received a call about a donkey that had been shot near Grayville.Chip Judge told deputies that his neighbors informed him that they had witnessed a visitor to their home had shot the animal in... Read More.

It’s A White County Christmas – Week 2 events

Monday, November 14 by Jc Tinsley

It’s a White County Christmas kicks off the second weekend with the Carmi White County High School Drama Department presenting Peter Pan at 7:30 pm on November 18 and 19 and at 2:30 pm on November 20.The White County Senior Citizens Center will hold... Read More.

IDPH: Get Smart About Antibiotics Week

Monday, November 14 by Jc Tinsley

During Get Smart About Antibiotics Week, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is asking Illinoisans to learn how they can help prevent the misuse of life saving medications. “Antibiotics are among the most commonly prescribed drugs. However, up to 50 percent of all antibiotics... Read More.

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MCPD activity report for 11/10-11/13

Monday, November 14 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.11/10/2016- Mt. Carmel Police took 39 year old Timothy W. Morrison of Mt. Carmel into custody after police received information he was... Read More.

Upcoming American Red Cross blood donation opportunities

Friday, November 11 by Jc Tinsley

Community of Christ, 503 Windsor Lane Fairfield, IL 6283711/16/2016: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Liberty Baptist Church, 393 County Road 20 Burnt Prairie, IL 6282011/27/2016: 1 - 5 p.m. How to donate bloodSimply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org... Read More.

7 Bridges: The ultimate Eagles tribute coming to WVC’s Brubeck Theatre

Friday, November 11 by Jc Tinsley

If you are a fan of the Eagles music, you won’t want to miss the upcoming performance of 7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Tribute, which will be presented by Wabash Valley College and the Wabash Valley Arts Council on Saturday, November 19 at 7:30... Read More.

Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Honors 24 Korean War Veterans

Friday, November 11 by Jc Tinsley

Korean War Veterans today received their long overdue Korean War Medal at the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veterans Home in Manteno, Illinois. During the ceremony, a total of 34 Veterans were honored with 24 Veterans receiving the Korean War Medal. Illinois Army National... Read More.