Fairfield Memorial Hospital Provides Facts Vs. Fears About COVID-19
Fairfield Memorial Hospital has provided some information to the public to clear up some confusion some people may have over COVID and the hospitals stance on different issues.
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WISBDC AT SIC EXPANDS OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
--CARES Act provides $160,000 in supplemental funding to WISBDC--
ELDORADO, Ill. (Sept. 16, 2020) -- The Workforce and Illinois Small Business Development Center at Southeastern Illinois College is able to expand opportunities to area small businesses through an expansion of funds provided to the program through the... Read More.
Egyptian Health Reports Five COVID-19 Cases Wednesday in Saline County
Egyptian Health Department was notified on September 16, 2020, of five Saline County residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:
Saline County
a female, in her 20’s, at home and in isolation
a female, in her 20’s, case status in... Read More.
Hamilton County Reports Five COVID-19 Cases Wednesday
Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of five additional positive cases of COVID-19 Wednesday. They include:
A male in his 50’s
A female in her 30’s
A female in her 40’s
A female in her 50’s
A female in her 90’s
To date:
There have been 62 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County.
One person who... Read More.
Playground Coming to Old Movie Theater Lot
A major renovation and update is planned to continue and received a major spike in support Tuesday night at the Carmi City Council meeting. Members of the new non profit “We Love White County” were present for the portion of the meeting planned for... Read More.
Carmi City Council Attempting for New Grant to Address Water Line Improvements Needed in Hillsdale Area
After a Fast Track grant effort failed and with another funding program pending, the Carmi City Council will make another effort to make some needed improvements to what’s come to be known as the Hillsdale water main project. Jim Brown from the engineering firm,... Read More.
RLC’S ELI GUNTER TO RECEIVE ILLINOIS GOVERNOR’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Sept. 16, 2020) — Rend Lake College student Elijah Gunter is one of 27 individuals or businesses to be recognized by Illinois’ Governor for his dedicated volunteer service.
Gunter, a Scheller native, will receive the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award this afternoon during a... Read More.
Shimkus Welcomes Safety Grants for Area School Districts
WASHINGTON – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is congratulating two local school districts for securing grants to improve school safety from the Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) School Violence Prevention Program. Johnson County’s Vienna High School District is receiving $375,000, and Wabash... Read More.
Carmi Woman Turns Herself In On White County Theft Warrant
24 year old Katrina J. Madden turned herself in to the Carmi Police Department Tuesday afternoon on a White County Warrant for Theft. She bonded out to $250 cash plus a $20 booking fee and was released.
Allen Arrested on Multiple Charges Following Traffic Stop Tuesday
42 year old Joseph L. G. Allen of Carmi was arrested by Carmi Police on multiple charges following a traffic stop Tuesday afternoon. Carmi Police spotted Allen driving a blue Toyota and attempted to stop him. Allen fled and was boxed in by squad... Read More.