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City of Carmi to flush fire hydrants beginning March 20th

Monday, March 6 by Jc Tinsley

Starting March 20th the City of Carmi will begin flushing fire hydrants nightly 10 pm to 2 am Monday through Thursday.The process should last for 5 to 6 weeks.During this time, customers may experience low water pressure or discoloration in their water. The City... Read More.

Prescribed fire brings life to Shawnee National Forest

Thursday, November 3 by Jc Tinsley

Fire helps maintain healthy oak forests, according to scientists who study birds, native plants and other wildlife. That’s why Shawnee National Forest uses fire as a tool to restore Southern Illinois forests.“Fire rejuvenates the forest. It increases nutrient availability, favors some plants over others,... Read More.

Hope Center to offer cough drops and fire safety information Oct. 15

Monday, October 3 by Jc Tinsley

Saturday October 15 will be a little different at the Hope Center. We will be passing lots of frozen food, misc. food and food and furniture along with cough drops to help people get ready for the cold.We will have some shoes and boots... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department investigating theft at site of September fire

Monday, October 3 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department responded to a burglary report Sunday afternoon at an Enfield home that was destroyed by fire in September.Just before 5:30pm, Russell Dremann called the Sheriff’s Office to report that power tools were missing from a shed on his property... Read More.

Fire Claims Life of Pets at Rural Enfield House Blaze Saturday Afternoon

Saturday, September 10 by Jc Tinsley

Flames swept a rural Enfield home Saturday afternoon destroying the structure and killing multiple animals. Enfield Fire Chief Jim Bolin tells WRUL.com News a good Samaritan called in the home fire from 525 County Road 1600 North near Bethel Church at 4:38pm. The individual... Read More.

American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign Saving Lives

Thursday, August 4 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross and its partners have saved at least 102 lives as part of its nationwideHome Fire Campaign to reduce the number of home fire deaths and injuries. Since October of 2014, the Red Cross has worked with fire... Read More.

Lake of Egypt Fire District Donates Firetruck to SIC

Wednesday, August 3 by Jc Tinsley

Lake of Egypt Fire District donates a 1975 Mack fire engine to Southeastern Illinois College for use with their fire science programs and mine training events. Pictured are (sitting L-R) Lori Cox, SIC Associate Dean of Workforce & Community Education; Ella York, SIC... Read More.

Inmate Sets Belongings on Fire in White County Jail Overnight

Thursday, March 24 by Jc Tinsley

It's unclear at this point what inmate Kenneth Corbett was thinking when White County Sheriff's authorities say he set his shirt and blanket on fire within his housing cell at the White County Jail overnight. Officers say it was about 20 after 3... Read More.

Enfield man arrested for DUI, drug charges after truck fire

Thursday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

An Enfield man is facing a list of charges after the White County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call from the Enfield Fire Department on Tuesday night.Enfield Fire Chief Jim Bolin contacted White County Dispatch that the driver of the vehicle appeared to be... Read More.