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IEMA: IL Residents Encouraged to Register for ‘The Great ShakeOut’ Earthquake Drill October 20th

Thursday, October 13 by Jc Tinsley

Recognizing the seismic risk in Illinois and the need for residents to be prepared for a major earthquake, Governor Bruce Rauner has declared Oct. 20 Great ShakeOut Day in Illinois to encourage people to participate in an international earthquake drill at 10:20 a.m....

“Farce of Nature” Opens This Week at WVC’s Brubeck Theatre

Thursday, October 13 by Jc Tinsley

Theatre goers to Wabash Valley College’s Brubeck Theatre are in store for an evening/afternoon of non-stop hilarity in the Southern-fried farce “Farce of Nature,” opening this Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the Brubeck Theatre in the Brubeck Arts Center on the campus of...

SIC holds Student Government induction ceremony

Thursday, October 13 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College held its Student Government Inauguration Ceremony for the 2016-17 academic year on Thursday, Oct. 6. The club is made of up of 27 members. Officers elected this year include (pictured l-r)...

Lewis and Clark Re-Enactors Dock in Shawneetown

Thursday, October 13 by Jc Tinsley

Story courtesy of Barry ClevelandTwo vessels carrying people re-enacting the 1803 journey of famed explorers Lewis and Clark docked at Old Shawneetown Tuesday afternoon.The members of the modern Corps of Discovery are traveling down the...

Illinois Federation for Right to Life endorses John Shimkus

Thursday, October 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Federation for Right to Life Federal Political Action Committee (IFRL-PAC) announces the endorsement of John Shimkus for the nomination as Republican candidate for the 15th Congressional District in the General Election to be held...

City of Carmi to begin smoking sewer lines Oct. 18

Thursday, October 13 by Jc Tinsley

The City of Carmi will smoke sanitary sewer lines between First & FifthStreet & Stewart & Shipley Street, beginning Tuesday, Oct 18 – 21. Residentsmay see smoke coming from the ground or in basements. it is harmless. ifthis occurs, let a City worker know...

Caleb Rodgers receives Presidential Scholarship at Wabash Valley College

Wednesday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

Caleb Rodgers proudly accepts the Presidential Scholarship from WVC President Dr. Matt Fowler. Caleb Rodgers is the recipient of the prestigious Presidential Scholarship for the 2016-2017 academic year at Wabash Valley College.A graduate of...

Illinois Added 2,100 Private Sector Jobs in September, According to ADP Regional Employment Report

Wednesday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

The State of Illinois added 2,100 private sector jobs during the month of September, according to the

Special Olympics to hold 3rd annual Trivia Night November 5th

Wednesday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Harrisburg American Legion will be the site of great fun as Special Olympics Illinois, Southeastern/Area 14 host a fundraiser with doors opening at 6 pm and a Trivia Contest beginning at 7 pm. The cost is just $100 per table (up to 8...

MCPD arrest report 10/6-10/10/16

Wednesday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.10/06/2016-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 31 year old Shannon D. Swatsley of Mt. Carmel after conducting a traffic stop last Thursday. The arresting...