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First Bank travel program topic at Kiwanis

Friday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

Cathy Mitchell, and Linda Hodge spoke with Thursday’s Kiwanis meeting about the First Bank Travel program. This is a program the bank has offered for over 20 years. The travel program provides the opportunity for clients to travel without the worry of driving. Instead...

Lincoln Presidential Library sponsors student art contest for Illinois bicentennial

Friday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois children can help kick off the state’s bicentennial celebration by using their imaginations and artistic skills in a contest sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.The theme of this year’s art contest is “Happy Birthday, Illinois.” Kids from...

Cardinal golfers pick up two more wins

Friday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

After reeling from a 0-3 finish at Hamilton County last week in a match with the Foxes, the Eagles of Eldorado, and the Fairfield Mules, NCOE pick up two wins over host team Hardin County and Vienna.The Cardinals finished second to Goreville, who finished...

CWCHS Volleyball suffers tough loss at Gallatin County

Friday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

The freshmen split again tonight 23-25, 15-7 making them 3-3 splits on the season. The JV won again 25-16, 25-18 making them 3-0 on the season. The varsity lost another barn burner in 3 19-25, 25-18, 25-27 making them 1-2 on the season.

Mt. Vernon Fall Fest September 29- October 1

Friday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Vernon’s annual Fall Fest returns September 29- October 1 in Downtown Mt. Vernon. The festival kicks off Friday at 5 p.m. with the Vendors Marketplace and Kids Zone open until 9 p.m. Victoria Leigh & The Savannah Rose Band will perform at...

WVC Community Choir To Be Offered Fall Semester

Friday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College is pleased to once again offer Community Choir for the Fall Semester.Gary Hargett, Guest Director for the Choir this fall, extends an invitation to male and female vocalists, high school through senior citizens, to join the Choir. Rehearsals will be held...

CDL Classes Are Back at SIC Oct. 10

Friday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

Truck driving classes are making a come-back at Southeastern Illinois College beginning Oct. 10. SIC’s comprehensive truck driving program combines in-class training with in-truck and over-the-road training. In a growing industry where demand exists for over-the-road drivers, recruiters routinely seek out SIC...

ISP D19 ACE Detail Results

Friday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of an Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrol in White and Hamilton Counties during August. This ACE patrol allowed the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response...

LIUNA Endorses Pritzker-Stratton Team

Friday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Midwest Region of the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) today endorsed JB Pritzker for Governor of Illinois. At an event held at Laborers’ Local 362 in Bloomington, LIUNA Vice President and Midwest Regional Manager John Penn said it was Pritzker’s...

Wabash Christian Therapy Presents Lunch and Learn Program

Thursday, August 31 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Christian Therapy presented the program for the Carmi Chamber of Commerce’s first Lunch and Learn program, held on August 30, 2017. Janelle Waters, OTR, L and Lauren Keehn, OTR, L talked about ergonomics and the negative effects of prolonged sitting on your body. According...