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Rend Lake College Board of Trustees – July 12, 2016

Wednesday, July 13 by Jc Tinsley

Sale & repurchase of RLC MarketPlace garners $5 million for college through bond issuance The state of Illinois' continuing budget issues have prompted the RLC administration to look at ways to generate additional revenue. To that end, the board approved the sale and...

White County 4H Fair General Projects Show Results

Tuesday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

The busiest day of the year in the world of White County 4-H began at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12 at the White County Fairgrounds. Members brought in their general projects for conference-style judging. Members have worked a full year on everything from...

Indiana Deer Hunters Provide Hunger Relief

Tuesday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

Indiana Conservation Officers have received the 2015-2016 final tally of meals provided by Indiana Deer Hunters for hunger relief through the Sportsmen’s Benevolent Fund.During the 2015-2016 Indiana deer season, hunters donated 1,333 deer to assist hungry Hoosiers. These donations were coordinated through an effort...

4H Food and Clothing Show Results

Tuesday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

Boy it sure smelled good in the Floral Hall on Monday, July 11 with the hundreds of 4-H food projects that were being judged. 4-H’ers were judged on looks, technique, display, and taste of their food. Clothing and Textile projects were also judged on...

Poultry and Rabbit 4H Show Results

Tuesday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

Late Monday afternoon, the Poultry and Rabbit 4-H Shows were held on the White County Fairgrounds. A well-known judge from Wabash County, Mike Wilson, was the judge again this year. A list of results is shown below.Poultry - Chicken SingleMorgan Bryant 76 Clovers BSydney...

Hamilton County States Attorney re-elected to Illinois Appellate Prosecutor Board Of Governors

Tuesday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

Justin Hood, Hamilton County State's Attorney has been re elected to serve as a board member on the Illinois Appellate Prosecutor Board of Governors to represent the 5th Appellate District in Illinois which includes 37 counties. Justin was...

Sheriff’s Department makes courthouse arrest, investigate stolen door

Tuesday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

29 year old Kristine Bailey of Eldorado was arrested Monday morning by White County Court security officers at the Courthouse after receiving information that she was wanted on a White County warrant.Bailey was...

White County Board meeting agenda for Tuesday July 12, 2016

Tuesday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

WHITE COUNTY BOARD AGENDA July 12, 2016 7:00 p.m. Roll Call Approve the minutes of the previous meeting Approve Payments of all current bills Report from County OfficersCounty Clerk States Attorney Supervisor of Assessments Circuit Clerk County Engineer Ambulance County Treasurer Sheriff 9-1-1 TB Officer Coroner EMAVisitors Communications Consider renewal of the Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance Emling and...

Upcoming Events at SIC

Tuesday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

July 23, 7 p.m. - July 24, 7 a.m. – The Southeastern Illinois College Foundation and Falcon Archery Team are hosting the Big 20 Bow Fishing Trailered Tournament and Fund Raiser in Elizabethtown on the Ohio River. Tournament begins July 23 at 7...

Grayville City Council approves Rural Development project bills

Tuesday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Grayville City Council met for their first July meeting on Monday night, and after approving the consent agenda and receiving the Treasurer’s report entered a 15 minute executive session to discuss a new timekeeping system for payroll use.The Council was informed by John...