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Carmi Police have busy weekend, make several arrests

Monday, August 8 by Jc Tinsley

35 year old Andrew J McKenzie of Carmi was arrested by Carmi Police following a traffic stop at 3:16pm Friday. McKenzie was pulled over at the intersection of 7th and Smith Streets and taken into custody for not having a valid driver’s license. McKenzie...

Hamilton County Chamber Announces “Music in the Park” Summer Music Series Friday, August 12th with Perry Case and Sons

Monday, August 8 by Jc Tinsley

The Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the "Music in the Park" summer music series. McLeansboro native Perry Case is set to perform August 12 from 6-8 p.m.Music with a message is Perry’s main focus. He loves to write and perform...

Indiana students in designated counties eligible for reduced tuition rate at WVC

Monday, August 8 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College is pleased to announce that Indiana students in designated counties may attend Wabash Valley College located in Mt. Carmel, IL, at the reduced tuition rate of $120.00 per credit hour for out-of-state tuition. Students living in one of the following counties...

WVC ANNOUNCES EVENING REGISTRATION FOR FALL SEMESTER

Monday, August 8 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College is pleased to announce that Evening Registration will be held on Wednesday, August 17 and Monday, August 22, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. to accommodate students who cannot register during the day. Registration will be held in Student Services, located in...

RLC Foundation Children’s Center hosting ribbon-cutting for addition

Monday, August 8 by Jc Tinsley

After several generous donations and six months of construction, the Rend Lake College Foundation (RLCF) will unveil the new Children’s Center’s Skill Development Room during a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house next month.The ceremony will begin on location at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11....

McLeansboro, Raleigh kids among 2016 Cream of the Crop Photo Winners

Monday, August 8 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced the winners of the 2016 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest. The annual contest encourages young photographers to share their vision of agriculture in our state. “The imagination of our children never fails to amaze and is clearly...

Carmi Police make arrest after Thursday afternoon traffic stop

Friday, August 5 by Jc Tinsley

A Crossville man pulled over by Carmi Police on Thursday afternoon for having expired license plates was arrested after he was found to be driving on a suspended license and in possession of two loaded handguns.70 year old Thomas McCord was stopped at the...

Shimkus issues new column: “I would die for Tallinn”

Friday, August 5 by Jc Tinsley

Many Americans served in Europe during the Cold War. I was one of them, serving on the border of the former Czechoslovakia from 1981 through 1984. I served in the 1st Battalion, 54th Infantry, a part of the 3rd Brigade of the 1st...

RLC’s Mandrell elected as NILRC Board President

Friday, August 5 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College’s own Beth Mandrell, Reference Librarian, was recently elected president of the Network of Illinois Learning Resources in Community Colleges (NILRC) Board. As president, she will serve a one-year term.Mandrell officially took office at the board’s regular meeting in July....

Lincoln Log Cabin welcomes bluegrass musicians and fans Aug. 14

Friday, August 5 by Jc Tinsley

The sounds of guitars, banjos and mandolins will fill the air when Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site’s annual bluegrass jam session returns Sunday, Aug. 14.Musicians from Illinois and Indiana will converge at the site to jam from 11 a.m. to...