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Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trail to hit the waters of The Ohio and Wabash Rivers at Mt. Vernon, Indiana

Wednesday, April 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trail will return to the Ohio and Wabash Rivers at Mt. Vernon, Indiana, May 20, 2017. This is the opportunity for catfish anglers to compete for cash, prizes and a chance to advance to the Cabela’s King Kat North...

Carmi Pre-K to hold Art Show April 26th

Wednesday, April 19 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Pre-K will hold an Art Show on April 26 from 4:30 to 6:00 PM in the Washington School gym. Every child in the program will have an item in the show, and some items will be sold at a silent auction Proceeds...

WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE HOSTING TRI-STATE ALL-STAR BASKETBALL GAMES

Wednesday, April 19 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Carmel ,IL- Nearly 150 Girls and Boys Basketball players will converge on the campus of Wabash Valley College this weekend for the annual Tri-State All-Star games.On Saturday, April 22 there will be 5 Jr. High games. The Jr. High Girls play at 10:00...

IDOT Seeks Land in Southern Counties for Wetland Creation and Restoration

Wednesday, April 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to purchase land from willing sellers for wetland mitigation in Hamilton, White, Saline, Gallatin, Hardin, Pope, Johnson and Massac counties as well as the eastern portion of Jefferson, Williamson and Union counties.Desired property characteristics include:• Located in floodplain...

Carmi City Council makes appointments

Wednesday, April 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met for the second time in April on Tuesday night, and quickly moved through the agenda for the night.With no discussion, Keith Hoskins was unanimously re-appointed as a trustee on the Police Pension Fund Board for a two year term...

Enfield Village Board meets for April

Wednesday, April 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Enfield Village Board met Tuesday night for their April meeting.Mayor Tom Harbour thanked the Village employees and Fire Department that helped out at the nursing home after the storm that hit this past Sunday, and he also thanked Adam Allen and Chris James...

IECC Board of Trustees Meeting – 04-18-2017

Wednesday, April 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Board of Trustees of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges District No. 529 reorganized for the next two years, at the regular meeting, Tuesday, April 18, at Wabash Valley College, Mt. Carmel. Following adoption of a resolution certifying the...

Carmi League of Arts “Beauty and the Beast” coming June 23, 24, 25

Tuesday, April 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi League of Arts will present "Beauty and the Beast" on June 23, 24, and 25 at the CWCHS Auditorium. Fifty nine people auditioned for the show. Sherry Passmore and Lynn Cantrell, Co-Directors, Brittany Griffin, Music Director, and Zandrea Hafenrichter, Choreographer...

Jesse White Announces 13th Annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition: Entry forms are now available; Deadline is June 30th

Tuesday, April 18 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White announced today that entry forms are available for the 13th annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award.“We created the Illinois Emerging Writers Competition to promote creative writing and provide an outlet for talented writers,”...

RLC Culinary Arts program establishes first articulation agreement

Tuesday, April 18 by Jc Tinsley

Chefs and entrepreneurs alike have a new option to continue their education through Rend Lake College and beyond with a new articulation agreement with Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU-C).RLC graduates with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Culinary Arts Management can now transfer...