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MCPD arrest report 4/4 – 4/7

Friday, April 7 by Jc Tinsley

On 04/07/2017-Mt. Carmel Police along with the U.S. Marshal's Service checked on local registered sex offenders and registered violent offenders against youth. The operation resulted in the arrest of Phillip R. Majors, age 32, of Mt. Carmel. As a registered violent offender Majors is...

Bike theft reported to Carmi Police Thursday

Friday, April 7 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department took a theft report Thursday morning. Jessica Warren told officers that sometime in the past few days, someone took her daughter’s 20 inch NEXT Jewel bicycle from the back yard of her Illinois Street residence. The bike is green or...

SIC Celebrates 40 Years of Child Study

Friday, April 7 by Jc Tinsley

Mary Jo Oldham Morgan, for whom the center is named, and Sue Beal, first coordinator, (center two on bench) pose with past and present staff and family...

Morris McCall tells of travels to Carmi Rotary Thursday

Friday, April 7 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s meeting of the Carmi Rotary club, Morris McCall gave an account of his recent trip to Thailand.In November of 2016, Morris joined with a group called “Overseas Adventures Travel” on a long trip to the far east. The trip’s first stop was...

Grayville City Council meeting agenda, Monday, April 10

Friday, April 7 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, APRIL 10, 2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL:Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudCONSENT AGENDATREASURER’S REPORTPURCHASE ORDER APPROVALSEXECUTIVE SESSION:5 ILCS 120/2 (c) 1 The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance...

RLC Ina campus offering 19 Summer Kids Camps

Friday, April 7 by Jc Tinsley

Nineteen Summer Kids Camps, ranging from outdoor activities to technology to musical lessons, have been scheduled for June and July at Rend Lake College.Join RLC’s Community and Corporate Education Division for some returning camps, back by popular demand, such as...

State Fire Marshal Encourages Illinoisans to Have Emergency Plans In Case of Fire

Thursday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is encouraging all Illinois households to take steps to prepare themselves in the case of a home fire incident. The Office of the State Fire Marshal recommends having a working smoke alarm and a specific...

DCFS Director Sheldon, Senator Morrison, Senator Bennett and Representative Mussman to Speak on Behalf of Child Advocacy Centers

Thursday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

In 1983, April was proclaimed the first National Child Abuse Prevention Month. As a result, child abuse and neglect awareness activities are promoted across the country during April of each year. On April 6, Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois (CACI) will host a Legislative...

RLC hosting Job Search Party April 13

Thursday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

Job seekers are invited to the sixth annual Job Search Party, hosted by Rend Lake College, from 3 – 6 p.m. Thursday, April 13 at the Holiday Inn in Mt. Vernon. The free event will bring potential employees in front of a variety...

Ribbon cutting held Wednesday to celebrate Rediscovered Treasures one year anniversary

Thursday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Wednesday for Rediscovered Treasures, located at 300 N Church Street in Carmi, on April 5 at 11:30 am. Rediscovered Treasures offers a variety of new and gently...