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David Port addresses Rotary on Thursday

At Thursday’s Rotary meeting, Kelly Pyle introduced David Port as the program. David is the Director of Service & Outreach for Southeastern Illinois College. One of his main jobs is to connect with businesses to see what courses they need employees to have. David...

Red Cross asks for blood donations this holiday season

The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to end the year with real meaning by donating blood for hospital patients in need. Holiday activities, severe weather and seasonal illnesses, like the flu, can pull people away from their regular blood donation schedules. This creates a...
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USDA Begins 49th Enrollment Period for the Conservation Reserve Program

(SPRINGFIELD,ILLINOIS) December1, 2015 —Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today reminded farmers and ranchers that the next general enrollment period for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) begins today, Dec. 1, 2015, and ends on Feb. 26, 2016. December 2015 also marks the 30th anniversary of CRP,...

Extended hours announced for Spring 2016 at RLC

INA, Ill. (Dec. 2, 2015) – Returning and first-time students will have more chances to cross everything off their “to-do” list next month with extended hours at Rend Lake College. During these times, students can register for courses, pick up textbooks, get their Student...
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FMH ER SEEING IMMEDIATE RISE IN K-2/SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA OVERDOSES

After having several young adults and teens present to Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Room and hearing of other surrounding hospitals with patients presenting to their emergency departments with the same diagnosis, FMH Administrative Leadership is taking the lead to educate and alert parents, teachers,...

State Seeks Nominations For Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards

SPRINGFIELD – The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Commission) is accepting nominations for the seventh annual Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards.  These awards recognize individual volunteers and highlight the importance of volunteerism and community service in Illinois.  The Commission will also recognize...
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Shimkus Backs Infrastructure & Education Bills

WASHINGTON – In the flurry of legislative business before the year’s end, the House passed two bills this week to reauthorize transportation infrastructure funding and restore local control of primary and secondary education. Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) supported both bipartisan measures.