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Thrilling Win for Carmi White County Bulldogs

Wednesday, January 30 by Jc Tinsley

Thrilling Win for Carmi White County BulldogsEthan Mahon’s basket as time expired lifted the Bulldogs to a thrilling 42-41 win at Edwards County Tuesday.It was sweet redemption for the ‘Dogs, who had lost to the Lions on a 3-pointer with under a second to... Read More.

2018/19 Deer Harvest Numbers

Wednesday, January 30 by Jc Tinsley

2018 Deer Harvest Numbers Reported Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 151,577 deer during all of the 2018-2019 archery and firearm seasons, which concluded on Jan. 20.Hunters took about 45 percent does and 55 percent males during this past whitetail deer season.Archery hunters... Read More.

Fairfield and Hamilton Hospitals; Warming Centers

Wednesday, January 30 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital and Hamilton Hospital DesignatedAs a Warming CenterAs frigid temperatures come into the area, FMH CEO, Katherine Bunting-Williams, has designated Fairfield Memorial Hospital as a warming center for area residents. The hospital cafeteria will be open for people needing warmth from the... Read More.

Parkersburg Community Club Breakfast

Wednesday, January 30 by Jc Tinsley

Parkersburg Community Club Breakfast The Parkersburg Community Club’s annual Pancake, Sausage, Biscuits and Gravy Fundraiser will be held Saturday, Feb. 9.Serving of the annual breakfast will start at 6:30 and continue through about 11 that Saturday morning.Everyone is invited to stop by for the annual... Read More.

Workers at Risk During Cold

Wednesday, January 30 by Jc Tinsley

Workers at Risk During Cold As temperatures drop, people who work outside are at risk for cold weather related issues.Construction workers, road workers, landscapers all work outside all year round. This increases their risk for hypothermia and frost bite, but what about your eyes?Cold winds... Read More.

Winter Weather Wrap

Wednesday, January 30 by Jc Tinsley

Winter Weather Wrap Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation Tuesday for the entire state ahead of the severe winter storm that has blanketed the state with life-threatening wind chills.“This storm poses a serious threat to the well-being of people around the state and... Read More.

Closings and Cancellations for Wednesday, January 30th

Tuesday, January 29 by Jc Tinsley

Edwards County Schools - The spelling bee is postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date.Grayville Schools will be closed tomorrow, due to anticipated severely cold weather and dangerously low wind chills. We will be utilizing our 1st Virtual Learning Day. Please use the... Read More.

Fairfield Hospital Names Employee of the Month

Tuesday, January 29 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Hospital Names Employee of the MonthFairfield Memorial Hospital honors employees monthly for providing extraordinary patient care and customer services within and outside the hospital. In July, Morgan McCoy, Diagnostic Imaging Secretary, was selected as the January Employee of the Month. Morgan has been with... Read More.

Carmi White County Ladies Fall to Hamilton County

Tuesday, January 29 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi White County Ladies Fall to Hamilton CountyMonday night marked the final home game for the Lady Bulldog basketball team, as the squad's two seniors, Mayci Edwards and Julia Smith, were honored prior to the start of the varsity game.Once the game started, though,... Read More.

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Tuesday, January 29 by Jc Tinsley

HIGH SCHOOL AG INSTRUCTORS MEET AT SIC–Section 25 FFA high school ag instructors met at Southeastern Illinois College on Jan. 18 for a bit of professional development, as well as updates on Illinois agriculture.According to Section 25 Chair Cacy Ellis of Harrisburg, the agriculture... Read More.