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Four culinary classes at RLC offer tips and treats for all ages

Wednesday, February 8 by Jc Tinsley

Bring your apron and get ready to learn during four culinary classes through Rend Lake College’s Community and Corporate Education Division. The courses will cover cooking and baking, along with cake decorating, couponing, and working with local herbs.Learn to cook in smaller portions with...

Governor Highlights Lead Higher Initiative

Wednesday, February 8 by Jc Tinsley

As part of Illinois' commitment to improving quality, equity and access to education, Governor Bruce Rauner and Secretary of Education Beth Purvis today met with students taking part in the Lead Higher Initiative at Belleville West High School. Illinois is the first state...

Leon Fenton, LPN Named FMH Employee of the Year

Wednesday, February 8 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured is Leon Fenton, LPN being presented the 2016 Employee of the Year Plaque by Katherine Bunting-Williams, Ph.D., FMH CEO. Fairfield Memorial Hospital announced recently that James Leon Fenton, LPN, Med/Surge Unit, has been...

Carmi City Council promotes Bradshaw to Light Plant foreman

Wednesday, February 8 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met Tuesday for their first meeting of February. Following approval of the January 17th meeting minutes, the Council unanimously approved a change of control of the cable franchise from New Wave Communications to RBI Cable One, who is purchasing New...

SIC Speech Team Wins Over Top University Forensic Programs

Wednesday, February 8 by Jc Tinsley

The SIC Forensic Falcons continue to be triumphant over fierce competition. Pictured are: (standing, l-r) Shay Wood, Joli Murphy, Gabe Motsinger, Chanse Tullis, Kaydee Dycus, Carrice McDaniel, Haley Rushing. (seated, l-r)...

Cast announced for WVC Spring Musical “Bingo:The Winning Musical”

Wednesday, February 8 by Jc Tinsley

Guest Director Sue Schriber has announced the cast for the Wabash Valley College/Wabash Valley Arts Council spring musical, “Bingo: The Winning Musical,” which will be presented in the Brubeck Theatre on March 16, 17, 18, and 19.

SAT Prep, Résumé courses coming this spring to RLC

Wednesday, February 8 by Jc Tinsley

Perfect your test-taking skills and update your résumé and cover letter this spring with educational courses through Rend Lake College’s Community and Corporate Education Division.Students preparing for the SAT test can enroll in SAT Prep with Instructors Andrea Banach and Kathy Patterson. In addition...

White County Cloverbuds still accepting new members

Wednesday, February 8 by Jc Tinsley

The White County 4-H Cloverbud program kicked off this past Thursday, February 2. Eleven members were present. New leader, Keesha Allen, had lessons on reduce, reuse, and recycle. Members sorted items into recycling groups and...

Carmi woman jailed on Franklin County warrant Monday night

Tuesday, February 7 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 28 year old Ashley McNeal of Carmi Monday evening following a traffic stop in the Autozone parking lot. McNeal was pulled over just after 7 pm for a loud exhaust, and during...

ISP District 19 Announces January Activity and Enforcement

Tuesday, February 7 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi, IL–Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of January. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,195incidents during the month.Enforcement activityconsisted of 385citations...