Rotary hears about challenging year at The Guardian Center
The Carmi Rotary club met on Thursday, with Sheryl Woodham from the Guardian Center as the day’s speaker.Sheryl told the club that this has been a challenging year so far.... Read More.
Author: Jc Tinsley
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Raises $18,000 during Dancing With Our Stars fundraiser
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois raised more than $18,000 during its 8th Annual Dancing With Our Stars (DWOS) fundraiser at Krieger’s Convention Center at the Holiday Inn in Mt. Vernon on Saturday, Aug. 06. Dance team The Hocketts, sponsored by Higgins Custom & Collision,... Read More.
Official Unveiling of 2016 Illinois State Fair Butter Cow
The ever-popular butter cow will be unveiled Thursday, August 11 at 3:00 p.m. in the Dairy Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds.Illinois Agriculture Director Raymond Poe, State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon, Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Abby Foster and Dairy Building superintendent Marla Behrends... Read More.
Back to School: Red Cross Issues Steps to Help Keep Kids Safe
It’s almost time for the school bells to ring again and the American Red Cross has steps everyone can follow to help make the trip back to the classroom a safe one.SCHOOL BUS SAFETY If children ride a bus to... Read More.
Hood named special prosecutor in Williamson County case
Hamilton County State’s Attorney Justin Hood has been named as a special prosecutor in the case against a Williamson County State’s Attorney office employee who has been arrested on drug charges.22 year old Darien Daniel... Read More.
NCOE principals tell Board buildings are ready for school to start
The NCOE School Board met on Wednesday night for their August meeting. The three building principals reported that buildings are ready for students next week. High School Principal Todd Haley told the Board that student registration was held this week. The High school and... Read More.
Carmi Police make Wednesday afternoon arrest
Carmi Police arrested 36 year old Stephanie Fulkerson of Carmi at her residence at 205 Railroad Avenue at 1:15pm Wednesday afternoon on a charge of violating an order of protection. Fulkerson remains in... Read More.
White County Democrats Report a Successful Fair Event
Submitted courtesy of White County Democrats Chairwoman Nancy MitchellThe hot and humid weather that plagued the White County Fair this past week didnʼt seem to faze the White County Democrats or the folks that visited the Democratic shelter at the fairgrounds in Carmi.White County... Read More.
Refunds available for Gregg Allman concert at Illinois State Fair; Three Doors Down to perform instead
Gregg Allman, who was slated to perform on Sunday, August 21, as a co-headlining act with ZZ Top, has cancelled his upcoming appearance at the Illinois State Fair citing serious health issues that require doctor’s care. To enhance this final night concert, fair officials have... Read More.
REND LAKE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES – Aug. 9, 2016, MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
Board approves tentative Fiscal Year 2017 budget
The board approved the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2017. As required by law, the budget will be available for public inspection for 30 days, and a public hearing on the budget will be held at... Read More.
