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Hamilton County Health Department Announces 4 Additional Positive Lab Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Hamilton County
Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of four additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County residents:
Male in his teen’s
Female in her 20’s
Male in his 20’s
Female in her 70’s
To date:
There have been 75 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County.
Two people who were a positive lab-confirmed case... Read More.
Egyptian Health Reports Eight New Cases of COVID-19 in Saline County
Egyptian Health Department was notified on September 28, 2020, of eight 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 30’s, case status in... Read More.
Grayville City Council Tackles Bulk Water Operation Monday Night
“We’re no longer in a society where the honor system works.”
Those the words from Mayor Travis Thompson Monday night at the Grayville City Council meeting. The water meters show he’s on the money. The bulk water operation is on an honor system currently and... Read More.
I-57 expansion highlights Rebuild Illinois improvements, investment in southern Illinois
Additional lanes made possible by Gov. Pritzker’s historic capital program
MOUNT VERNON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that the ongoing and future expansion of Interstate 57 from Mount Vernon to Johnston City highlights a commitment to improve safety, reduce congestion and encourage economic... Read More.
SIC Board of Trustees Plans for the Future
HARRISBURG, Ill. (Sept. 28, 2020) - The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Sept. 22, in the Heritage Room on the Harrisburg campus due to social distancing requirements. The Board approved a grant, discussed a Carmi campus expansion, passed the FY21 Budget,... Read More.
White County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Break-In Sunday Night
The White County Sheriff’s Office received a call Sunday, around 8:09 PM, from Steven Barker of Shawneetown, reporting a break-in at a mobile home on Valter Drive in Carmi. Barker told Deputy Scott Cantrell that the residence belonged to his mother who passed away.... Read More.
White County Sheriff’s Office Has Busy Wednesday With a Burned Stolen Truck, a Warrant Arrest, and Suspicious Bones
The White County Sheriff’s Office received a call Wednesday morning, just after 11, of a burned pickup truck at the Boultinghouse Lease in the Calvin Bottoms. When Officers arrived, they observed a red Chevy truck parked next to an oil well completely burned and... Read More.
P.I.F.F. to Hold Fundraising Bake Sale October 1st and 2nd; Donations Needed
P.I.F.F. (Pay It Forward Forever) will be having a fundraising bake sale this Thursday and Friday, October 1st and 2nd at S&E Auto, 1001 Oak Street in Carmi. Proceeds will be used to help with medical expenses incurred by Felicia Rumsey, who has been... Read More.
Crossville Woman Behind Bars on Multiple Charges Following Traffic Stop Friday
A Crossville woman, 33 year old Sheena N. Garrett, was arrested by Crossville Police on multiple charges Friday night following a traffic stop. Just before 7, Crossville Police stopped a black 2013 Ford Edge on First Street at Hammill Street. The vehicle had been... Read More.