Fairfield Memorial Hospital celebrates National Respiratory Care Week

Thursday, October 26 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured above is Amber Morton, CRT, RCP, Shawna Fry, CRT, RCP, Kindra Schnicker, RRT, RCP, CCT, Director of Cardiopulmonary and Morgan Griffith, RRT, RCP.Fairfield Memorial Hospital took time out this week to thank the Cardiopulmonary Department during National Respiratory Care Week, October 22-28. ... Read More.

Entries needed for White County Christmas events

Thursday, October 26 by Jc Tinsley

It’s a White County Christmas is rapidly approaching. We need entries for the following events: Wabash Chapter DAR is needing more artistic, creative persons and businesses to participate in DAR's Festival of Trees, November 18 at First Mid Illinois Bank. A full size artificial tree with... Read More.

Lucas Oil Center to provide free car washes for veterans and service personnel through Grace For Vets

Thursday, October 26 by Jc Tinsley

Once again this Veteran’s Day, area Veterans and Service Personnel can have their vehicles washed, for free, at Lucas Oil Center on North Green River Road through the Grace for Vets program.Grace for Vets is a non-profit organization whose mission is to honor those... Read More.

ISP District 19 conducts OREP in Wabash, Edwards Counties

Thursday, October 26 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol (OREP) held in Wabash and Edwards Counties during October. This OREP provided extra patrol coverage for the ISP so officers could focus on saving lives... Read More.

Gov. Rauner Statement on Senate vote on SB 1905

Thursday, October 26 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner issued the following statement following the Senate vote on SB 1905:“Today’s vote could create a damaging loss for the economic competitiveness of Illinois.Senate Bill 1905 would hurt all the people of our state through lost job opportunities, slower economic growth, a... Read More.

Severin to Hold Satellite Office Hours in Carterville with Illinois Comptroller’s Office

Thursday, October 26 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Dave Severin (R- Benton) will be holding Satellite Office Hours at the Anne West Lindsey Library on Wednesday November 1st from 12:00 – 3:00 pm. Rep. Severin’s staff will be on hand to take your opinions and assist with any constituent... Read More.

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USDA Issues Safety-Net Payments to Illinois Farmers

Wednesday, October 25 by Jc Tinsley

USDA Illinois Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting Executive Director, (SED) Rick Graden announced over 125,000 Illinois farms that enrolled in safety-net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill will receive financial assistance for the 2016 crop year.The programs, known as Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC)... Read More.

MCPD arrest four on Tuesday

Wednesday, October 25 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 10/24/2017-The Mt. Carmel Police arrested three suspects on drug charges after they were stopped for a traffic violation. ... Read More.

Shawneetown Fire Department gets new truck

Wednesday, October 25 by Jc Tinsley

October is Fire Prevention month and the City of Shawneetown has added a new tool for firefighting when fire prevention doesn’t work. The Shawneetown Fire Department took ownership of a 75 foot ladder truck on Monday. The ladder truck is thanks to the Lemont Fire Protection... Read More.

ARF’s HOWLoween Hairball coming Saturday, October 28th

Wednesday, October 25 by Jc Tinsley

$700 in cash will be awarded at ARF’s HOWLoween Hairball on Saturday, October 28th!“Yappy” Hour with Matt Kinney’s smoked pork burger sandwiches, pizza and finger foods will start at 7pm at the Fairfield Elks Lodge. Torn & Frayed, a Wayne City based rock... Read More.