Local News

HARRISBURG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS REFURBISH HISTORICAL SMOKEY BEAR SIGN

Tuesday, July 17 by Jc Tinsley

For 74 years Smokey Bear has been the U.S. Forest Service’s national symbol for wildfire prevention. Over the years Smokey Bear has appeared in everything from TV commercials and radio to highway billboards and posters. He even has his own website; www.smokeybear.com. In national... Read More.

AARP Illinois to Host Legislative Update Luncheon in Harrisburg with State Sen. Fowler, State Rep. Phelps Finnie

Tuesday, July 17 by Jc Tinsley

AARP Illinois will host a legislative update luncheon July 24 in Harrisburg. The event will give Illinoisans concerned about issues facing those 50-plus an opportunity to meet their state elected officials and hear about issues important to them. State Senator Dale Fowler and State... Read More.

Gov. Rauner signs emergency “red flag” gun law, enacts 72-hour waiting period for all gun purchases

Tuesday, July 17 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed two bills into law that could help prevent people who are a threat to themselves or others from possessing or purchasing guns. The bills, which have bipartisan and bicameral support, are part of the comprehensive public safety plan that... Read More.

Unit 5 School Board places FY19 budget on display

Tuesday, July 17 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi-White County Unit 5 Board of Education met Monday night for their July meeting.New school resource officer David Agee appeared and addressed the Board. He talked of his background, said he has just about finished his training and is anxious to get started.The... Read More.

FMH presents July Employee of the Month

Monday, July 16 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors employees monthly for providing extraordinary patient care and customer services within and outside the hospital. In July, Courtney Powell, RT (R)(CT) was selected as the Employee of the Month. Courtney has worked with Fairfield Memorial Hospital since 2005 and is an... Read More.

DAVID HIDEN NAMED CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER WITH FIRST MID

Monday, July 16 by Jc Tinsley

First Mid Bank & Trust recently announced that David Hiden has been named Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer. He will lead the development and execution of First Mid’s business and technology strategies.“We are very fortunate to have David join the First Mid... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 7/11 – 7/14

Monday, July 16 by Jc Tinsley

The following individuals were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.07/14/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 55 year old Sheila J. Ryker of Mt. Carmel after she was stopped for an expired registration. During... Read More.

Barton awarded nursing scholarship from Farm Bureau

Monday, July 16 by Jc Tinsley

Morgan Barton, Norris City, is the recipient of a $4,000 scholarship from the Illinois Farm Bureau Rural Nurse Practitioner Program.The scholarship program helps encourage and develop the pool of rural health practitioners to help meet primary care needs in rural Illinois. Students who... Read More.

Kiwanis learns about the Club’s past

Monday, July 16 by Jc Tinsley

For many years, his readers looked forward to Barry Cleveland’s “Looking Backwards” column in The Carmi Times.On Thursday, July 12, Cleveland looked both backwards and to the future as he addressed the Carmi Kiwanis Club at its weekly noon meeting.Cleveland, a Kiwanian himself... Read More.

Carmi Police arrest three following traffic stop Sunday morning

Monday, July 16 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police took a theft report for Rosa Brown Saturday morning, who reported that overnight, someone stole a red and black Next bicycle from her garage at 508 5th Street.Early Sunday morning, Carmi Police arrested three Evansville, IN residents on methamphetamine offences... Read More.