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RLC Criminal Justice fundraiser tallies up $15k in scholarships over 5 years

Thursday, October 20 by Jc Tinsley

With thirty scholarships and $15,000 raised in five years, no one can say the Roundup for Scholarships event isn’t an inspiring success. The event, held last night at the Rend Lake Resort in Whittington, raises money for students enrolled in the college’s Criminal Justice...

Saline County Sheriff’s Department offering Drug Take Back Oct. 22

Thursday, October 20 by Jc Tinsley

The Saline County Sheriff's Office will be participating in another round of the Prescription Drug Take Back program. The event is scheduled for this Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 10 am until 2 p.m.This is the thirteenth (13) round for the drug take back...

Caitlyn Summerfield receives WVC Foundation Scholarship

Thursday, October 20 by Jc Tinsley

Caitlyn Summerfield proudly accepts the WVC Foundation Scholarship from WVC President Dr. Matt Fowler. Caitlyn Summerfield is the recipient of the Wabash Valley College Foundation Scholarship for the 2016-2017 academic year.Caitlyn is a graduate...

ANNUAL TRAINING UNDERWAY FOR GAS STATION OWNERS, SERVICE TECHNICANS

Thursday, October 20 by Jc Tinsley

At the Illinois Department of Agriculture, our mission is to be an advocate for Illinois’ agricultural industry and provide the necessary regulatory functions to benefit our natural resources, the agriculture industry and our consumers. The Bureau of Weights and Measures serves as a valuable consumer...

Rend Lake College Board of Trustees — Oct. 18, 2016

Thursday, October 20 by Jc Tinsley

Board accepts Fiscal Year 2017 tax levy The board accepted the 2016 tax levy, payable in 2017, which will be filed in accord with Truth in Taxation compliance laws. The corporate and special purpose levy was set at $3,379,083, an increase of 4.99...

IECC Board of Trustees Meeting – 10/18/2016

Thursday, October 20 by Jc Tinsley

The Board of Trustees of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges District No. 529 met Tuesday night, October 18th at Frontier Community College, Fairfield, Illinois and certified the district’s tentative levies for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017.

Carmi City Council closes October getting ready for Christmas

Wednesday, October 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met Tuesday night for their second October meeting, and wrapped up the meeting agenda in a quick session.Following approval of minutes and financials, the Council unanimously approved a special use mobile home permit for Les and Linda Senesac at 1129...

Enfield Village Board discusses new billing software

Wednesday, October 19 by Jc Tinsley

There was again much discussion about the Village upgrading their billing software, as they're trying to choose between two different systems. Their current software will expire at the end of the year, so there will have to be a decision made by the November...

Carmi Police make two arrests Tuesday night

Wednesday, October 19 by Jc Tinsley

32 year old Stanley Griffin of Carmi was arrested Tuesday night by Carmi officers after they stopped him for driving a three wheeler on East Main Street. Griffin was taken into custody just after 7...

SIC’s 39th Annual Heritage Festival kicks off Nov. 5

Wednesday, October 19 by Jc Tinsley

Elizabeth Woodworth, left, entertains and educates a young festival-goer during the 2015 Heritage Festival at SIC. For years the Heritage Festival has served as an unofficial kickoff to the holiday...