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Grayville City Council awards bids for demolition and water projects

Tuesday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

The Grayville City Council met for the second time in June on Monday night. Following approval of the consent agenda and the Treasurer’s report, the Council heard from members of the Grayville Athletic Association about concerns and improvements at the ball diamonds at the...

White County Democrats hold 1st Annual Ice Cream Social

Tuesday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

A small crowd turned out Sunday afternoon to enjoy ice cream, desserts and music, sponsored by the White county Democrat Party. Nancy Mitchell, Democrat County Chairman, thanked everyone for attending the ice cream social at Burrell's woods....

Traffic shutdowns planned for Tuesday on Route 1, Route 130

Tuesday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois State Police would like to make the traveling public aware of lane and road closures during the day on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. During the majority of the day on Tuesday, the Illinois State Police will be assisting the Illinois Department of...

A Journey from Community College to NASA

Monday, June 26 by Jc Tinsley

Oldham and his wife, Jessica, standing in front of the Orion Ground Test Article. Oldham states, “This is a precursor to the spacecraft that recently made a successful flight around the Earth during...

CONCEALED CARRY COURSE OFFERED AT WVC JULY 13, 14, 15

Monday, June 26 by Jc Tinsley

If you are interested in obtaining your Illinois Concealed Carry License, why not enroll in the next Concealed Carry course being offered by Illinois Eastern Community Colleges which will be offered at Wabash Valley College on Thursday and Friday nights, July 13 and 14,...

ISP District 19 announces result of ACE patrol

Monday, June 26 by Jc Tinsley

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

Carmi Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament Results

Monday, June 26 by Jc Tinsley

First Place Team- Jeff Fetcho, Justin Fetcho, Jara Mitchell and Ryan Mitchell (Photo credit: Toby Brown.) Second Place Team- Todd Rice,...

Scenes from RLC’s Discovery Camp 2017

Monday, June 26 by Jc Tinsley

Over two dozen students took part in Rend Lake College's Discovery Camp, back on campus Tuesday by popular demand, to give the students the chance to explore and learn about many health care careers. This two-day camp is free for attendees and is held...

Generous Museum Donation Creates Permanent Exhibit for Regional Art at SIC

Monday, June 26 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College announced today a $2.5 million donation to fund a new building on the Harrisburg campus, which will include an endowment for operational support.Retired Air Force Colonel William C. Hise and the estate of his late twin brother Air...

FMH July Calendar of Events

Monday, June 26 by Jc Tinsley

Cancer Care Support Group:Fairfield Memorial Hospital holds a Cancer Support Group meeting once a month on the second Thursday of the each month from 6-7 p.m. in the Medical Arts Complex (MAC) Community Education Room, with the next meeting being held, Thursday, July 13th.Coffee...