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Possible Mental Health Board to Reappear in Hamilton County

Thursday, July 18 by Nicole Behnke

In Hamilton County, A Mental Health Levy has been in effect for years, but the funds were depleted in 2020. Justin from Bellwether explained that since 2015, the levy had been around $5,000 a year, but in 2018, it went up to $10,000 and... Read More.

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Announces Interim Chief Nursing Officer

Wednesday, June 26 by Nicole Behnke

(McLeansboro, IL) – Hamilton Memorial Hospital District (HMHD) is pleased to announce Jenee Wilson, Registered Nurse (RN) has accepted the role of Interim Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) effective August 1, 2024.Wilson joined Hamilton Memorial in 2017 as an RN in the Emergency Department. She... Read More.

Refund for Patti’s Place, Kiwanis Donation, and More for Hamilton County Board

Monday, April 22 by Nicole Behnke

The Hamilton County Board met on Tuesday with a long list of items to approve.A refund was granted to Patricia Irvin with Patti's Place for $1,750 for the Class A Liquor License. Board Chairman Kelly Woodrow explained why the board felt the need to... Read More.

Edwards Breaks High Jump Record; Dogs Finish 2nd at Hamilton County

Monday, April 15 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County boys track team took part in the Roger Lee Track Invitational on Monday, and it was an outstanding effort by the Bulldogs who finished in 2nd Place with a team score of 120. Just 3 points behind victorious Fairfield.Beck Huff finished... Read More.

Election Returns for White, Wayne, Edwards, Gallatin, Hamilton

Wednesday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

Election results are in and the big story is the dismal turnout. To be fair, there weren’t a ton of races, especially locally that were intriguing to voters. For a country that prides itself on free elections, voters being able to have their voices... Read More.

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Holds Heart and Learn

Friday, February 2 by Nicole Behnke

A Quick Special Meeting For Hamilton County

Friday, February 2 by Nicole Behnke

In a special Hamilton County board meeting, a resolution was passed to pull necessary financing from the Motor Fuel Tax fund. The money will go to perform maintenance on the county highways from January 1, 2024, until December 31, 2024. The Highway Engineer, Rick Coronado, stated,... Read More.

Hamilton County Chamber Dinner Awards Locals

Monday, January 29 by Nicole Behnke

Three awards are given out at the Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce Dinner every year to very deserving and outstanding individuals/businesses, and this year was no exception.Tequila Mexican Restaurant was the winner of the Business of the Year award. Justin Drake shared that, “One... Read More.

Two Hamilton County Men Arrested for Storming the Capitol

Thursday, January 18 by Nicole Behnke

Two men from McLeansboro have been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges related to their conduct during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.Justin LaGesse, 37, and Theodore Middendorf, 36, both of McLeansboro, are charged in a criminal complaint... Read More.

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Two Dead Following Hamilton County Crash

Wednesday, November 29 by WROY-WRUL News

Two people are dead after a two-vehicle crash near McLeansboro on Tuesday evening.Illinois State Police (ISP) said it happened at 5:32 p.m. along Illinois Route 14 west of Waverly Road near the 10 Mile Road in Hamilton County.ISP Troop 9 responded to the scene... Read More.