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Grayville City Council passes 2016-17 tax levy at Monday meeting

Tuesday, December 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Grayville City Council moved quickly through their first meeting of December on Monday night. The tax levy for 2016-17 was passed by unanimous vote, and an ordinance abating a tax levy on bond obligations was passed unanimously without discussion.The Council agreed to vacate...

ISP issues DUI citation after Monday night accident in Gallatin County

Tuesday, December 13 by Jc Tinsley

An accident in Gallatin County Monday night resulted in a DUI citation issued by District 19 troopers.According to the preliminary traffic crash investigation, 32 year old Gabriel Hernandez of Marion was traveling north on U.S. Rt. 45 approximately ½ mile south of IL Rt....

WVC offering country line dance class Spring Semester

Tuesday, December 13 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College will be offering Modern Dance (Country Line Dancing), PEG 1132 on Wednesday evenings , beginning January 13, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the 4-H Annex Building at the Mabel Courter 4-H Center. This will be an introduction to line and...

Auditions announced for WVC’s Spring Musical

Tuesday, December 13 by Jc Tinsley

Guest Director Sue Schriber has announced that auditions for the Wabash Valley College Spring Musical, “Bingo: The Winning Musical,” will be held on January 23 and 24 at 7 o’clock in the Brubeck Theatre on the campus of Wabash Valley College. Performances are March...

A Hospice of Southern Illinois Patient’s Wish

Tuesday, December 13 by Jc Tinsley

When a patients’ wish is to see one more McKendree University Basketball Game in person, you make that happen!!! Hospice of Southern Illinois would like to invite you to a very special evening honoring a patient who made one little comment to our...

Governor Hosts Illinois’ Annual Chanukah Celebration

Tuesday, December 13 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today kicked off Illinois’ annual Chanukah Celebration at the James R. Thompson Center in Chicago. A Chanukah menorah will be on display at the Thompson Center from now until the New Year.“As families celebrate this year, they will...

ISP District 19 announces November activity and enforcement

Tuesday, December 13 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of November. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,401 incidents during the month.Enforcement activity consisted of...

Christmas Came Without Snow for SIC Choirs

Tuesday, December 13 by Jc Tinsley

Even though the snow held off over the weekend, Christmas was “In the Air” at Southeastern Illinois College as the SIC Community Choir and SIC Concert Choir performed at the...

Sunday accident in White County sends three to hospital

Monday, December 12 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 troopers responded to an accident Sunday evening in White County.According to the preliminary traffic crash investigation, 23 year old Serina B. Kocher of Olney, was traveling south on U.S. Rt. 45, just south of White County Road 300N just after 5...

Upcoming blood donation opportunities

Monday, December 12 by Jc Tinsley

Eagles Lodge, 1325 Willow St. Vincennes, IN 4759112/19/2016: 2 - 6 p.m.First United Methodist Church, 109 E. Washington St. Carrier Mills, IL 6291712/19/2016: 2 - 6:30 p.m.How to donate blood: Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED...