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RLC offers instrumental, vocal private lessons

Tuesday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

It’s not too late for Rend Lake College students to register for private instrumental or vocal lessons for the Fall 2017 semester. Music students, or those interested in filling elective slots, can sign up for the 30-minute or one hour slots through Friday, Aug....

Two arrested on warrants by Carmi Police Monday

Tuesday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

Monday morning, 41 year old Jeffrey Snelling of Freeman Spur surrendered at the Carmi Police Department on a White County warrant for failure to appear on a charge of driving while license suspended. Snelling was...

Busy day in Edwards County Court Monday

Tuesday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

It was a busy day in Edwards County Court Monday morning, as several individuals are set to appear in court this week.47 year old Traci Arrington of Bone Gap had bond set at $1500 and...

Grayville City Council meets for first August meeting

Tuesday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

The Grayville City Council met on Monday night for the first time in August. At the recommendation of Police Chief Roy Mann, the Council agreed to replace the current T-1 line for the LEADS circuit with a line from Clearwave Communications.Mayor Joe Bisch reported...

Norris City teen wins national archery tournament

Tuesday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

Jalyn Sharp won the ASA (Archery Shooters Association) Classic held in Cullman, AL August 3-6. Jalyn shoots for NCOE S3DA. Jalyn is the 15 year old daughter of Jim and Sherry Sharp of Norris City. She has a younger...

CWC Jr. High Bulldogs open season with rout of Lawrenceville

Tuesday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

RLC combining Fifth Annual Warrior Fest with Preview Day

Tuesday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

Changes are coming to Rend Lake College’s Fifth Annual Warrior Fest this fall with the addition of Preview Day for prospective students. Both events will be held from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 on the Ina campus.Warrior...

ISP District 19 announces July activity and enforcement

Tuesday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of July. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,257 incidents during the month.Enforcement activity consisted of...

RLC AmeriCorps grant renewed for $445K

Monday, August 14 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College AmeriCorps students will continue to make a difference in the district this year, thanks to the renewal of the AmeriCorps grant. Valued at $445,500, the grant helps train the students and provides for educational awards for participants to continue on with...

Wayne County Humane Society to host Clear the Shelters Day Aug. 19

Monday, August 14 by Jc Tinsley

“Clear The Shelters Day” is a nationwide pet adoption drive on Saturday, August 19th that helps find loving homes for animals in need. The Wayne County Humane Society has announced that they will be partnering with Animals Requesting Friends to participate in this nationwide...