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PRAIRIE DU ROCHER, Ill. – Fort de Chartres State Historic Site presents a weekend of colorful clothing, hand-made crafts, period music and delicious food when the annual Winter Rendezvous returns Nov. 7-8. Soldiers, trappers, traders and Native Americans (as portrayed by historic re-enactors) will... Read More.

An early morning traffic stop on Halloween resulted in the arrest of two Indiana residents by the Carmi police department.  Just before 4am, officers pulled over a car driven by 21 year old Lashayna Simunich of Evansville on outer Third Street.  Simunich was found... Read More.

Nov. 10, 7:00 p.m. – All Things Bright and Beautiful concert performed by the The Southeastern Illinois College Concert Choir will be held in the George T. Dennis Visual and Performing Arts Center Lobby. Admission to this event is free. For further information contact... Read More.

Mt. Carmel, IL – Individuals interested in earning early childhood education credentials are encouraged to attend a Jumpstart Session at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, November 18 in Room 102 at Olney Central College. Gateways to Opportunity recently approved Illinois Eastern Community Colleges as an entitled... Read More.

Mt. Carmel ,IL- Wabash Valley College will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans’ Day. There will be no classes, and all offices will be closed. The Red Café, Fitness Center, and Pool also will be closed.

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce this year’s Gingerbread House Decorating Contest as part of It’s a White County Christmas.  The contest is open to any resident of White County. Individuals or groups may enter. Entries must be turned in... Read More.

In Edwards County court on Friday, 42 year old Kenneth Bryant of Albion was sentenced to four years in prison after violating probation from a 2014 case.  Bryant was originally sentenced to probation on one count of Aggravated DUI that resulted in the... Read More.

Each year at its Annual Foundation Dinner, the Hamilton Memorial Hospital District Foundation recognizes an individual - living or deceased, or group who has made an outstanding contribution to the health and welfare of residents of our area by presenting the Distinguished Healthcare Provider... Read More.

Fairfield Memorial Hospital hosted a Region 5 Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) workshop.  This workshop was designed to enhance the pediatric care provided in the Region’s Hospital Emergency departments.  Nearly 50 hospital professionals were in attendance for this specialized training.   Through this program,... Read More.

Kathy Taylor, FNP joins Hamilton Memorial Hospital Carmi Family Clinic medical provider Wes Henson, FNP.  Hamilton Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome long-time local family nurse practitioner, Kathy Taylor to the Hamilton Memorial Hospital Carmi Family Clinic.   “Kathy is a long-tenured, proven leader in the... Read More.