Expanded Investigation Into Multi-State E. coli Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce

Monday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, and other state and local health departments, is expanding its investigation of a multi-state cluster of E. coli infections to include not only... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department makes meth arrest after traffic stop

Monday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

Friday morning, Stanley Poshard reported to the White County Sheriff’s Department that a box of tools and two chain saws were stolen from a shed on his property. The burglary occurred after 8 pm Thursday and Poshard was able to provide deputies with a... Read More.

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL INTERAGENCY PASSES AVAILABLE AT SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST OFFICES

Monday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

Are you planning a trip to a national park, national forest or other federal land in the United States this year? If so, you may want to purchase an Interagency Pass prior to leaving home. The Interagency Pass provides free or reduced-fee access to... Read More.

RLC Phi Theta Kappa Rho XI Chapter adds 50 with the 2018 class

Monday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

Fifty Rend Lake College students were inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor (PTK) Society Rho Xi chapter this week. In addition to being a big day for the students, RLC Professor Cindy Caldwell was named the 2018 Teacher of the Year by... Read More.

ISP Urges FOID Card Holders to Renew Early as June 1 Expiration Approaches

Monday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

As the first wave of the 10-year Firearm Owners Identification card come due for renewal, Illinois State Police Director Leo Schmitz is urging FOID card holders to apply early to remain active. “We expect tens of thousands of renewal applications to come in over... Read More.

Forensic Falcons Continue National Success

Friday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

Seated (l-r): Braden Cummins, Chanse Tullis, Jordan Fricks, Donovyn Valdez. Standing (l-r): Angelica Harrelson, Kaydee Dycus, and Cheriaca Huntley. The Southeastern Illinois College Forensic Falcons represented southern Illinois wellthis month at the national community college speech... Read More.

Carmi man arrested on White, Hamilton County warrants

Friday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 55 year old Mark Johnson at his residence Thursday on a White County warrant. Johnson was taken into custody just after noon and transported to the White County Jail. At the Jail, it was found that Johnson was also wanted... Read More.

Kiwanians Learn About Stay Positive Stay Aggressive

Friday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

At their Thursday meeting, the Carmi Kiwanis Club heard from Caleb Hughes about Stay Positive Stay Aggressive (SPSA). The 501C3 organization was started by Jade Mitchell just twelve days following a diagnosis of MS. The organization has no payroll and 100% of the... Read More.

Citizens National Bank of Albion Announces Two to Board of Directors

Friday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

Citizens National Bank of Albion announced the addition of two new members to their board of directors. Dr. Lawrence Speir and Davis Messman have been named to the board by CNB last week.Speir lives in Albion with wife, Holly and his... Read More.

Nursing Home Violations for First Quarter 2018

Friday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced the 2018 First Quarterly Report of Nursing Home Violators is now posted on IDPH’s website. The report contains additional information about the violations.The facilities listed below were cited with type “AA”... Read More.