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Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce upcoming events

Tuesday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

Event #1: The Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce will be having Music in the Park this Friday, July 14th from 6 - 8 p.m. This week's entertainers are the Kearney Brothers. This free event will be held at...

4-H Shooting Sports contests held Sunday

Tuesday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

White County Shooting Stars SPIN Club had archery, air rifle, and shotgun shoot on Sunday, July 9 at the Carmi Rifle Club, during the White County 4-H Show. This year the 4-H members were divided up into three age divisions.

MCPD arrest report 7/6 – 7/9

Tuesday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

07/06/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 55 year old Rolland S. Hallbeck of Owensville, Indiana after he was stopped by the Mt. Carmel Police for a traffic violation. During the traffic stop it was discovered that Hallbeck was operating the vehicle on a suspended driver's license. Hallbeck...

Pair of RLC offices open on Friday ahead of deadlines

Tuesday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

To better accommodate students as deadlines approach, two Rend Lake College offices will be open on Friday, July 14 to assist with last-minute needs.With the deadline for fall payment on Saturday, the Business Office will be open from 8 a.m....

ICC Policy Session to Focus on Renewable Energy and Implementing The Future Energy Jobs Act

Tuesday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) will hold a policy session called “Illinois’ Power Meter” Wednesday, July 12 to assess the present and future of renewable energy in Illinois in light of the Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA), which went...

4-H Horse Show results in blue ribbons all around

Tuesday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

The White County 4-H Horse Show was held Saturday night at the Jerry & Dorothy Sutton’s farm in Norris City. We would like to thank them for hosting the show and all the extra effort they go to accommodating our group. Four 4-H’ers, Riley...

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Designated As a Cooling Center

Tuesday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital serves as a cooling center for residents in Wayne County. The hospital cafeteria is open from 6:30 am to 8:30 pm for people needing relief from the extreme heat. Ice water and ice tea are available to all visitors. Fairfield Memorial...

Post 224 down Fairfield, faces Harrisburg tonight at FCC

Tuesday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

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Grayville City Council approves Rural Development grant application

Tuesday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

The Grayville City Council met Monday night for the first time in July. Before the meeting, a public hearing was held on a Rural Development Community Facilities Grant application for a new police vehicle. The Council approved going forward with the application that will...

SIC Business Club Student Boasts Top 15 in the Nation

Tuesday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) student, Lexie Hopkins of Elizabethtown, along with advisor and SIC business instructor Kelsie Bond-Rodman, travelled to Southern California to join more than 1,800 of America’s best and brightest college students for the PBL National Leadership Conference.