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FREE GED TEST PREP CLASSES AT WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE

Monday, February 6 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College is pleased to announce the upcoming Free GED Test Prep Classes which will be offered at Wabash Valley College. The classes will be offered from March 14-May 4 and will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon...

Illinois State Police Officers raise funds for Special Olympics Illinois

Monday, February 6 by Jc Tinsley

BLOOMINGTON - Illinois State Police (ISP) officials from Zone 5 Investigations presented a check for $2,000 today to Special Olympics Illinois at the Law Enforcement Torch Run Kick Off Conference in Bloomington.ISP Zone 5 Agents...

Upcoming Events at SIC

Monday, February 6 by Jc Tinsley

Feb. 7, 5:30 p.m. – SIC’s women’s home basketball game will take place in Joseph C. Deaton Gym. The Lady Falcons will face Lindenwood University. Feb. 8, 5:30 & 7 p.m. – Southeastern Illinois...

Munger Named Deputy Governor

Monday, February 6 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner on Friday announced that former Illinois Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger has been named Deputy Governor, bringing a unique mix of business, human services and government experience to assist in addressing financial challenges facing the state and its nonprofit organizations.

White County Farm Bureau to offer concealed carry class

Monday, February 6 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Farm Bureau is pleased to offer our members an opportunity to obtain their certification to conceal and carry a firearm in Illinois.The training will be held on Saturday, February 18 and Saturday, March 11.Both training days will be held in the...

Carmi City Council meeting agenda for Tuesday, Feb. 7

Monday, February 6 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDACity of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street February 7, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call. Approve January 17, 2017Council...

WADI offering scholarships for 2017-28 academic year

Friday, February 3 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Area Development Incorporated has seven scholarships available in the amount of $1150 each. The scholarships are used to pay tuition, books, and fees with the remainder to be released to the student for travel and living expenses. The scholarships are for individuals who...

Secretary of State Jesse White Pushes to Expand Organ/Tissue Donor Registry; 16- and 17-Year-Olds Could Become Donors

Friday, February 3 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State Jesse White initiated legislation that would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to register for the state’s First Person Consent Organ/Tissue Donor Registry when they receive their driver’s license or identification card. The legislation was introduced by state Sen. Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) and state...

New Scholarship Honors Memory of Long-Time SIC Instructor

Friday, February 3 by Jc Tinsley

A Trip from War-Torn Yugoslavia to Illinois Born in Yugoslavia in 1940, Frank Schneider experienced a tragic life at a young age. His small town of Krnjaja was inhabited predominantly by people of...

Carmi Rotary leans about new newspaper in town

Friday, February 3 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s Rotary meeting, Kent Armstrong introduced Patrick Seil and Steve Hartsock of the new Carmi Chronicle. The new paper is located in the Reppert Office Supply on Main Street. Patrick is partners with Jerry Reppert in S&R who publish papers. Patrick and Steve...