Local News

HAMILTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SENIOR ENRICHMENT PROGRAM CELEBRATES SENIOR CITIZEN’S WEEK

Monday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Senior Enrichment program is celebrating Senior Citizen’s Week August 22th through August 26th.During this week, the Senior Enrichment staff is inviting local senior citizens to visit anytime 8am – 4pm, Monday through Friday to get special “Senior Treats.”All senior citizens in... Read More.

Treasurer Frerichs Secures $2.3 Million from Sprint

Monday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

Sprint will pay $2.3 million and provide the names of 32,000 customers who did not cash rebate checks sent to them between 2003 and 2011, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs and Sprint said today. The agreement resolves disputed claims in ongoing litigation, and there... Read More.

Mt. Carmel man arrested for public intoxication after walking into highway traffic

Monday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

Just before noon on Sunday, Gibson County, Indiana authorities were alerted to a man walking east on State Road 64 who was walking into traffic, causing a hazard to motorists.Gibson County Sheriff’s deputies responded, and arrested 29 year old Dustin Kieffer of Mt. Carmel... Read More.

Wayne County accident result of alcohol and speeding

Monday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

District 19 Illinois State Troopers investigated a single vehicle traffic accident that occurred in Wayne County Saturday afternoon that sent two men to the hospital by Air Evac.According to the crash report issued, 25 year old James L. Franklin of Geff was driving at... Read More.

Governor Celebrates Grand Opening of New Mt. Vernon Township High School

Monday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner joined state and local leaders at the ribbon cutting of the new Mt. Vernon Township High School to officially open the building for students.“Today a community's dream for its students becomes a reality,” Governor Rauner said. “Education is the most... Read More.

Carmi Country Club Coors Light Scramble results

Monday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

Everyone at the Carmi Country Club would like to thank our Coors Light Sponsors, Terry Sledge, and Mark Jones for the great event items given out for the Tournament. We thank you guys for everything you do for us at the Carmi Country Club.... Read More.

State Announces September 1 Start of Low Income Energy Assistance Program Enrollment

Monday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Office of Energy Assistance announced today that the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will begin accepting applications for winter heating assistance for seniors and people with disabilities beginning September 1, 2016. LIHEAP and the Percentage... Read More.

Illinois Sheriff’s Association warning residents of phone scam

Monday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Sheriffs' Association is advising all Illinois county residents that there is currently undemay a phone campaign fraudulently using the name of the IllinoisSheriffs' Association in their solicitation. The Illinois Sheriffs' Association never solicits by phone but does conduct a direct mail campaign... Read More.

Stolen scooter recovered; Grayville man surrenders on warrant

Monday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

Friday afternoon, Sheriff’s deputies received information from Carmi Police Chief Jason Carter that a scooter owned by Robert Steingruby that had been reported stolen on Thursday had been located abandoned off of Centerville Road. The stolen scooter was found down an embankment and was... Read More.

Matz family home robbed while family attends funeral

Monday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a burglary that occurred on Saturday while a Carmi family was mourning the loss of their husband and father.Deputies responded to a call at 4:28pm at the residence of Donna Matz, who told responding officers that upon... Read More.