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Freddie’s Food Pantry Prepares for Opening in November

Friday, September 9 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured (l-r) are Pam Kingston with SIC Foundation; Pam Martin-Pearson with COUNTRY Financial; Emily Green, sophomore from Golconda; Callie Smith, freshman from Eldorado; David Morse with COUNTRY Financial; and SIC President... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Police Department arrests 9/7-9/8

Friday, September 9 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.On 09/07/2016, Mt. Carmel Police were called to 1230 N. Walnut Street in Mt. Carmel in reference to a wanted person being... Read More.

MCPD: Reward offered for information on stolen handgun

Friday, September 9 by Jc Tinsley

On 09/04/2016, the Mt. Carmel Police were informed that a Smith and Wesson .22 handgun was taken from a vehicle parked in the 600 block of W. 1st Street sometime after Friday evening (09/02) and Sunday morning. The handgun was in a gray case with... Read More.

Rotary learns about fight against polio at Thursday meeting

Friday, September 9 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s Rotary meeting, Cindy Conley, with the help of Pastor Randy Douglass, showed some short educational films about Rotary. She showed a film about the polio plus program in action. Rotary has spent the past 30 years trying to eradicate polio from the... Read More.

Constitution Week Proclaimed Throughout the SIC District

Friday, September 9 by Jc Tinsley

(L-R) are Dana Hooven, Student Government President; Dr. Rice; and Kathy R. Morris, DAR Regent. Standing (L-R) are Bridget Fitzpatrick, Student Trustee; Janice Hall, DAR Registrar; Brooklyn Beckham, Student Government... Read More.

34th Kunstfest coming to New Harmony Sept. 17 and 18

Thursday, September 8 by Jc Tinsley

On Sept. 17th and 18th The New Harmony Business Associates will sponsor their 34th annual Kunstfest. The festival celebrates German food, music and crafts and to celebrate New Harmony’s founders who came to the area in 1814. The festival runs from Sat. the 17th... Read More.

Henry, RLC HIT Program Director, to serve as President-Elect for SILHIMA

Thursday, September 8 by Jc Tinsley

Charlotte Henry, Rend Lake College’s Health Information Technology (HIT) Program Director, was recently seated as the President-Elect for the Southern Illinois Health Information Management Association (SILHIMA). Her two-year term began in July.Henry was initially elected by members of SILHIMA in the spring... Read More.

Shimkus Announces High School Coding Competition

Thursday, September 8 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting submissions for this year’s Congressional App Challenge, a coding competition for high school students. The Challenge submission period will run through October 26, 2016. “With demand expected to increase for workers with STEM and coding skills,... Read More.

City of Carmi candidate petitions available September 20

Thursday, September 8 by Jc Tinsley

On April 4, 2017 as part of the Consolidated Election, voters will be encouraged to participate in the City of Carmi election. The people will elect a Mayor and City Clerk as well as four of the eight aldermen for the City Council.The present... Read More.