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SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES FROM 11 COUNTIES TO COMPETE FRIDAY IN 2016 SPRING GAMES

Thursday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

Families, volunteers and spectators will be cheering on men and women, boys and girls – all Special Olympics athletes - as they compete in the largest Area event of the year for Special Olympics Illinois Southeastern/Area 14. The annual Spring Games takes place from...

Hamilton County High sending 37 Seniors to Rend Lake College

Thursday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

INA, Ill. (May 5, 2016) - Thirty-seven seniors at Hamilton County Senior High School registered for Fall 2016 at Rend Lake College this week as part of College Signing Day on...

One week left to register for RLC’s Leadership Workshop

Thursday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

INA, Ill. (May 4, 2016) – Professionals in the area have only one week left to register for Rend Lake College’s Leadership Workshop, scheduled for Thursday, May 19. Pre-registration is due by next Friday, May 13.The workshop, scheduled for 8:30 a.m. –...

Shimkus Announces 2016 Congressional Art Competition Winner, Runners-Up

Thursday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

Effingham, Illinois – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) announced today that Megan Hodge, a student of John Gabb who attends St. Anthony High School in Effingham, was selected as this year’s Congressional Art Competition winner from the Illinois 15th Congressional District.

Seventh Annual RLC Cruise Nights begin Friday

Thursday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

MT. VERNON, Ill. (May 4, 2016) – It’s that time again for locals to take the covers off their classic cars for the first of many Cruise Nights this summer. The 7th Annual Cruise Nights will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, May 6.

Andy Acord joins Edward Jones staff in Carmi

Thursday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

Edward Jones Financial Advisor Grant Gee announced today that a second financial advisor, Andy Acord, has joined his office in Carmi.Gee said, "We're very impressed with Andy, and I'm sure my clients will be, too. Edward Jones prides itself on providing the best service...

Three sentenced in White County Court on Wednesday

Thursday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

Three Carmi residents were sentenced to prison terms on Wednesday in White County Court according to States Attorney Denton Aud.42 year old Dawn Brennan was sentenced to one year in Department of Corrections...

Parking ordinance amendments highlight Carmi City Council meeting Tuesday

Wednesday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met for the first time in May on Tuesday evening, and with only one item on the agenda, wrapped up proceedings in 15 minutes.The Council unanimously approved Ordinance 1502 which adds vehicles classified at over one ton to a list...

Dr. Dana Keating Named SIC Distinguished Alumna

Wednesday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

HARRISBURG, Ill. (May 3, 2016) – Dr. Dana Keating has been selected by members of the Southeastern Illinois College Mu Psi Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society to join Southeastern’s Distinguished Alumni roster. Keating Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs...

Carmi Police take property damage report Tuesday

Wednesday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department is investigating a report of damage to a swimming pool it received on Tuesday afternoon. Elizabeth Knight reported at 3:37pm that someone had cut into the pool at her residence on Fackney Street.