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Lewis and Clark site goes to the dogs: Historic site holding its annual ‘Frontier Dog Walk’ on September 24

Monday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

What could be better than exploring history on a beautiful autumn day? Exploring it with your dog.On Saturday, Sept. 24, the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site will hold its annual “Frontier Dog Walk,” letting folks bring their dogs as they...

UMCH HOLDS ‘LEARN MORE’ OPEN HOUSE ABOUT HOW TO BECOME A FOSTER PARENT FOR TEENS

Monday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

MOUNT VERNON, IL – Please join us for the fall kickoff Foster Parent Open House event being held on Wednesday, September 14th, 2016 at the United Methodist Children’s Home, 2023 Richview Road in Mt. Vernon, in the Youth Services Building, from 4:30pm-6:00pm. Refreshments will...

BCHFS 17th Annual Fall Festival Offers Free Fun for the Whole Family

Monday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services (BCHFS) will host it’s 17th Annual Fall Festival Saturday, September 17 on the grounds of the agency’s Carmi, IL campus from 10:00 - 2:00. The campus is located at 949 County Rd 1300 N, Carmi, IL 62821.The event...

Open House at the One-Room School Sunday. Sept. 18

Monday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

After extensive renovation both inside and out, the White County One-Room School Museum on East Robinson Street in Carmi is hosting an open house on Sunday, September 18 from 1 – 4 p.m.Many of the...

Carmi Chamber of Commerce Announces Grants to Teachers

Monday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce has awarded $200 grants to each of the following teachers in the Carmi White County School District:Megan King, Jefferson Attendance Center- accessories and apps for classroom I-padBarbara McArthy, Jefferson Attendance Center- sensory seatingJaclyn Garner, Brownsville School- Pathway to Literacy...

IDVA Assists Veterans impacted by ITT Technical Institute Closing

Monday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA)-Veterans Education and Training Section (State Approving Agency) took immediate action to assist Illinois Veterans impacted in their educational endeavors due to the closing of the ITT Technical Institute."Our number one priority is the welfare of our Illinois...

WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE REACHING OUT TO HELP DISPLACED STUDENTS AT ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

Monday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Carmel ,IL- Wabash Valley College is reaching out to help displaced students at ITT Technical Institute. Students are able to earn degrees in hundreds of career and technical fields of study at one of the most scenic and affordable community colleges in the...

Fire Claims Life of Pets at Rural Enfield House Blaze Saturday Afternoon

Saturday, September 10 by Jc Tinsley

Flames swept a rural Enfield home Saturday afternoon destroying the structure and killing multiple animals. Enfield Fire Chief Jim Bolin tells WRUL.com News a good Samaritan called in the home fire from 525 County Road 1600 North near Bethel Church at 4:38pm. The individual...

New CCUD#5 Teachers Introduced to Kiwanis

Friday, September 9 by Jc Tinsley

Photo Tag Line: Principals Jarrod Newell and Dr. Amy Dixon helped welcome new teachers to their buildings during Thursday’s Kiwanis Club Meeting. Left to right at Newell, White County CEO Facilitator Tracy...

Two Carmi men sentenced in White County Court

Friday, September 9 by Jc Tinsley

Two Carmi men received prison sentences in White County Court this week according to States Attorney Denton Aud.39 year old Chad A. Carrow will spend five years in Department of Corrections custody and...