Fairfield Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that Louis Remynse, M.D., Board Certified Urologist, will be joining the Medical Staff of Fairfield Memorial Hospital on a full-time basis starting May 31, 2022. Dr. Remynse received his medical degree from the University of Michigan School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Remynse is a member of the Society of Urologic Oncology and American Urology Association. Dr. Remynse will be seeing patients on the 2nd floor of the new Surgical Pavilion of Fairfield Memorial Hospital that will be opening this year and in the Fairfield Memorial Hospital Carmi Medical Clinic. Appointments are now being accepted and can be made by calling 618-919-4010. To schedule an appointment or for referrals to Dr. Louis Remynse, MD, call 618-919-4010. For more information about the services offered at Fairfield Memorial Hospital, call 618-847-8243
National Weather Service damage survey crews wrapped up their investigation Wednesday afternoon in Carmi coming to the conclusion an EF-1 Tornado was on the ground for nearly 8 miles. Experts say estimated peak winds were up to 100 miles per hour during the 7 minutes the tornado was on the ground (6:11pm – 6:18pm). At max width, meteorologists say the twister measured 400 yards and traveled neatly parallel to Route 1 from south of Brownsville to east of Carmi. In addition to the high winds, most of the region also saw 1” – 2” inches of rain though some higher pockets did report higher totals. At least a dozen homes in Carmi had shingle damage. A few sheds were extensively damaged or completely obliterated. Dozens of trees were uprooted or snapped. A small boat was blown into a nearby pond and power poles and lines were down along the path. There was also a significant gas leak reported in the Paint Creek Lane area and dozens of trampolines were launched from their yards. At least one was impaled on a clothesline pole. You can find hundreds of damage photos from the storm on our sister station WROY-WRUL’s News Facebook page, some taken by T.O.C. News during and in the immediate aftermath of the storm, with many listener submitted pictures as well.
April is Community College month! Illinois Eastern Community Colleges would like to take this time to celebrate the many achievements of community colleges and their graduates. More than 7.5 million undergraduates attend community college each year. Illinois Eastern Community Colleges together offer more than 35-degree programs, more than 80 certificate options, and 4-transfer degrees recognized by nearly all 4-year schools in the United States. Illinois Eastern Community College is comprised of Frontier Community College, Wabash Valley College, Olney Central College, and Lincoln Trail.
Fairfield FFA had a successful night at Section 23 Public Speaking at Edwards County High School recently. Kayden Wells Placed 1st in the FFA Creed, Sara McGehee placed 1st in JV Prepared, and Lainie Clark placed 3rd JV Extemporaneous Speaking.
39-year old Curt E. Dill of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, was sentenced Thursday, February 17, 2022 to a total of 3-years in the Illinois Department of Corrections in Edwards County Case Nos. 2016-CF-33 and 2020-CF-1. Curt E. Dill had previously pled guilty to the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance in 16-CF-33 and was found to have violated his probation. Curt E. Dill also pled guilty to the offense of Driving While Driver’s License is Revoked in 20-CF-1. Edwards County State’s Attorney Eric A. St Ledger prosecuted the case on behalf of the People of the State of Illinois and attorney Brian Shinkle represented the defendant, Curt E. Dill.
33-year old Kody L. Brown of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, was sentenced Tuesday, February 1, 2022 to a total of 3-years in the Illinois Department of Corrections in Edwards County Case No. 2018-CF-16. Kody L. Brown had previously pled guilty to the offense of Possession of Methamphetamine and was found to have violated his probation. Edwards County State’s Attorney Eric A. St Ledger prosecuted the case on behalf of the People of the State of Illinois and attorney Melissa Doran represented the defendant, Kody L. Brown.
50-year old Michael W. Bowdoin of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, was sentenced Tuesday, March 22, 2022 to a total of 4-years in the Illinois Department of Corrections to be followed by 4-years of mandatory supervised release in Edwards County Case No. 2020-CF-22. Michael W. Bowdoin had entered a guilty plea for the offense of Aggravated Domestic Battery. Edwards County State’s Attorney Eric A. St Ledger prosecuted the case on behalf of the People of the State of Illinois and attorney Brian Shinkle represented the defendant, Michael W. Bowdoin.
43-year old Robert W. Allison of Fairfield, Illinois, was sentenced Tuesday, March 29, 2022 to a total of 10-years in the Illinois Department of Corrections in Edwards County Case No. 2021-CF-11. Robert W. Allison had entered a guilty plea to the offense of Possession of Methamphetamine with the Intent to Deliver. Edwards County State’s Attorney Eric A. St Ledger prosecuted the case on behalf of the People of the State of Illinois and attorney Brian Shinkle represented the defendant, Robert W. Allison.
On March 28th at approximately 6:40 p.m., Deputies with the Wayne County Seriff’s Office conducted an investigation involving the distribution of methamphetamine. During the investigation Tina M. Peddicord, 50 of Geff, was arrested for delivery of methamphetamine. A subsequent search of Peddicord’s vehicle was conducted. During the search of the vehicle numerous illegal items were located including; a bag containing suspected crack cocaine, a bag containing suspected methamphetamine, prescription pills (Controlled substances, $325 in US Currency, and a loaded handgun. Peddicord has been charged with Unlawful delivery of methamphetamine; Unlawful possession of controlled substance x2 (crack/pilss); Armed violence; Unlawful use of a weapon; and Possession of drug paraphernalia. Peddicord is being held at the Wayne County Jail with bond set at $5,000 cash.
House Republican Leader Jim Durkin and State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) held a capitol press conference to push for victim-focused reforms to the Prisoner Review Board and criminal justice system in Illinois. One Illinois Prisoner Review Board member resigned on Monday, while another was rejected by the Senate. Monday’s developments represented the latest shakeup on the governor-appointed board that has seen heavy Republican scrutiny in the past year as the Senate repeatedly delayed hearing several of Pritzker’s appointees to the board that determines whether offenders should be released from Illinois Department of Corrections custody and what the terms of their release should be.
State Representative Patrick Windhorst
Today marks the Centennial Anniversary for the ISP. The agency began with just a few troopers who were charged with making sure heavy trucks didn’t damage newly built roads. Today, the ISP has more than 2,900 employees, including over 1,800 sworn officers. The State Police now has a much broader mission, including Criminal Investigations and DNA Testing, and has evolved to include Forensics, Air Support, K-9 Units and more.
River stages as of this morning: the Little Wabash east of Fairfield stands at 21.20 feet, above the 17 ft. flood stage. Meanwhile, the Skillet Fork at Wayne City has a reading of 13.64 feet (flood stage is 15 ft.). The Little Wabash below Clay City is at 20.27 feet (flood stage is 18 ft.). Bonpas Creek at Browns reads 10.11 feet, and the Little Wabash at Main Street in Carmi reads 22.36 feet. The Wabash River at Mt. Carmel sits at 18.76 feet.
Today’s crude oil price is $93.28 down $7.54 from yesterday. The May crude oil price is $100.90, down $1.11 from yesterday morning.