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FMH book fair set for December 7

Monday, November 28 by Jc Tinsley

The Fairfield Memorial Hospital will be holding a Book Fair on Wednesday, December 7 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Medical Arts Complex Community Education Room. Everyone is invited to come and purchase from hundreds of new books and gifts...

Taxidermy class returning in January to RLC

Monday, November 28 by Jc Tinsley

Start the new year off with some hands-on experience learning the art of taxidermy by preserving, mounting and displaying an animal skin, such as a bird, deer and other small animal. The Rend Lake College class will begin Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017.Participants will need...

It’s A White County Christmas Events – Week 4

Monday, November 28 by Jc Tinsley

Week four of It’s a White County Christmas begins on Friday, December 2 with Bethlehem Revisited presented by First Christian Church, located at 504 Bohleber Drive. Bethlehem Revisited will be presented on December 2 from 6-8:30 pm, December 3 from 4:30-8:30pm and December 4...

MCPD activity report 11/23 – 11/26

Monday, November 28 by Jc Tinsley

11/23/2016-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 30 year old John S. Oberg of Evansville after police were called to an apartment in the 100 block of Mulberry Street. The complainant called the police stating that an unwanted intoxicated male subject walked into the home uninvited. When...

Illinois State Police apprehend suspect in Olney child death investigation

Monday, November 28 by Jc Tinsley

OLNEY, ILLINOIS -- On November 27, 2016, at 2:21 a.m., the Illinois State Police arrested Glen R. Ramey, 53, of Olney, for First Degree Murder and Predatory Sexual Assault in the death of Sabrina Stauffenberg, age 8. Stauffenberg was found deceased on the south...

Firewood Cutting Opportunity at Rend Lake

Friday, November 25 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake would like to announce the opportunity of a Firewood Cutting Special Use Permit. Firewood cutting is for personal use only, commercial use or resale is prohibited. The timeframe for the firewood cutting season is November...

Grayville City Council agenda for 11/28/16

Friday, November 25 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE NOVEMBER 28, 2016 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA AMENDED PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL:Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudCONSENT AGENDATREASURER’S REPORTEXECUTIVE SESSION: 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) 1 The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance...

Two burglary convictions handed down in White County Court Wednesday

Friday, November 25 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court Wednesday, 40 year old Charla Sullivan of Carmi entered an open plea of guilty on one count of theft according to States Attorney Denton Aud.Sullivan is one of two individuals arrested...

Three men injured in Wayne County accident Wednesday

Friday, November 25 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 troopers responded to an accident in Wayne County on Wednesday involving an RV that sent three New York men to an area hospital.According to the preliminary crash report, 74 year old Roger D Crain of Clay, New York was...

WVC Foundation Chili Supper set for December 1, 2016

Wednesday, November 23 by Jc Tinsley

The annual WVC Foundation Chili Supper will be held on Thursday, December 1, with serving from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Red Café in the David L. Hart Student Center. Foundation Directors will be serving chili, hot dogs, sandwiches, and homemade desserts. Carry-outs...