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IDVA seeking nominations for awards

Tuesday, September 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs is asking for nominations for the Illinois Veterans’ Patriotic Volunteer Appreciation Award and the Illinois Veterans’ Business Appreciation Award. A selection of Veteran and Business is chosen quarterly. From the quarterly winners, one is chosen for the Veteran...

Car Show returning to Fourth Annual RLC Warrior Fest

Tuesday, September 6 by Jc Tinsley

Back by popular demand, the annual Car Show will again bring car and motorcycle enthusiasts together at the Fourth Annual Warrior Fest on Saturday, Oct. 8. The event will be held in the east parking lot on the Ina campus from 9 a.m....

Cahokia Mounds hosts American Indian Educational Days Sept. 10-11

Tuesday, September 6 by Jc Tinsley

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site offers a chance to explore Native American culture Sept. 10 and 11 through art, stories and more.Booths will be set up in the lobby of the site’s Interpretive Center 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. where American...

Carmi Police make two arrests on Friday

Tuesday, September 6 by Jc Tinsley

Just after 8:30 pm Friday, Carmi Police arrested 56 year old Alfred Eugene Duvall of Carmi at the Jumpin Jimmy’s gas station on a White County warrant for driving on a revoked license.Duvall...

HMH Auxiliary to host gourmet fundraiser

Tuesday, September 6 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will host a gourmet food extravaganza fundraiser with the South Bend Chocolate Company on Monday, September 19 from 8am to 4pm in the hospital lobby. The unique gourmet food will include an assortment of chocolates, salsas, jams, and relishes. Those attending...

Additional Help Coming to Illinois in the Battle Against the Heroin and Opioid Crisis

Friday, September 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has received two federal grants funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to combat the heroin and other opioid crisis facing the state of Illinois. “Heroin and other opioid drug use is at crisis levels...

GWRPC to host Partners in Employability discussions at local community colleges

Friday, September 2 by Jc Tinsley

On August 9, 2016, Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission, GWRPC, hosted a Business/Education Symposium at Carmi White County High School. The event was attended by the region’s K-12 superintendents and principals, community college Presidents and representatives, workforce development representatives, elected officials, economic development directors...

IECC and DCEO Officials Discuss Proposed Southern Illinois Auto Tech Workforce Initiative

Friday, September 2 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured, from left, are Illinois Eastern Community Colleges CEO Terry Bruce, Wabash Valley College President Dr. Matt Fowler, DCEO Deputy Director for Business Development Victor Narusis, DCEO Southern Region...

Carmi City Council Agenda for September 6, 2016

Friday, September 2 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street September 6, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. 1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. Approve August 16, 2016...

SIC Maintains Solid Credit Rating

Friday, September 2 by Jc Tinsley

Despite great strains on higher education due to the budget impasse in Springfield, Southeastern Illinois College has maintained its solid credit rating of AA- by Standard and Poor’s. “We’re in the high grade section of the ratings scale,” said President Jonah Rice, Ph.D....