Hamilton Memorial Hospital annual Health and Book Fair scheduled for Oct. 12

Wednesday, October 11 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro will host the annual Fall Health & Book Fair on Thursday, October 12th from 7am – 10am.The event is free and open to the public. It will include over 20 booths featuring health and wellness information in the hospital... Read More.

White County Historical Society Museums open Corn Day

Wednesday, October 11 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Historical Society will have three of their museums open on Saturday October 14. The public is invited to visit all three.The L. Haas Store will be open from 9:00 am until noon. The Robinson-Stewart House will be open from 11:00 to... Read More.

“Last Round-Up of the Guacamole Queens” coming to WVC’s Brubeck Theatre

Wednesday, October 11 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College and the Wabash Valley Arts Council are pleased to present the Community Theatre production, “LAST ROUND-UP OF THE GUACAMOLE QUEENS” in three performances in the Brubeck Theatre with 7:30 p.m. performances on Thursday, October 19 and Friday, October 20 and a... Read More.

Rides Mass Transit District hosting White County transportation hearing Oct. 24 in Carmi

Wednesday, October 11 by Jc Tinsley

Rides Mass Transit District, the public transportation provider in White County, will be hosting a public hearing Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. at the Carmi Chamber of Commerce. This will afford an opportunity for individuals, interested persons or agencies in White County to comment about current service, improvement... Read More.

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

Wednesday, October 11 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Dave Severin (R- Benton) will be holding Satellite Office Hours at McCoy Memorial Library on Wednesday October 18th from 12:00 – 3:00 pm. Rep. Severin’s staff will be on hand to take your opinions and assist you with any constituent related issues... Read More.

Edwards County man sought after no show in court

Wednesday, October 11 by Jc Tinsley

In Edwards County Court on Friday, 27 year old Nathan Ellison of West Salem was convicted in absentia of a charge of failure to register as a sex offender after he failed to appear in court.Judge Michael Valentine sentenced Ellison to six years... Read More.

Lamont pleads guilty, resigns Carmi Alderman position

Wednesday, October 11 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court on Tuesday afternoon, 74 year old Jack Lamont of Carmi entered an open plea of guilty on a charge of theft, stemming from an investigation by the Illinois State Police regarding the estate of Robert Hughes.As a result of... Read More.

White County Board considers proposal to transfer ownership of Ambulance Service to Deaconess Hospital

Wednesday, October 11 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board met Tuesday night for their regular October meeting at the White County Courthouse. Before the meeting, a budget hearing for the Fiscal Year 2018 budget was held. Board Chairman David Dosher read the summary figures for the budget that trimmed... Read More.

FMH celebrates National Healthcare Supply Chain Week

Tuesday, October 10 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured are Stacy Blaine, Director of Purchasing, and Rhonda Hart, who were recognized this week during National Healthcare Supply Chain Week. The Purchasing Department staff at Fairfield Memorial Hospital consists of a team of two hardworking individuals whose roles are extremely important. Stacy Blaine,... Read More.

Carmi Police announce traffic detours for Corn Day begin Thursday

Tuesday, October 10 by Jc Tinsley

Corn Day 2017 is upon us again. With that comes some Road Closures and traffic detour patterns to allow for safe travels for through traffic and pedestrians.Church St. between Main and Cherry St. will be blocked beginning around 4:00 pm on Thursday 10-12-17 to... Read More.