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FMH DONATES TO SOPHIA BALLARD TO ATTEND PRE-MEDICINE CAMP

Thursday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital has donated $1,000 in scholarship funds to Sophia, daughter of Dr. Christopher and Jerri Ballard, to attend a Pre-Medicine camp at Pensacola Christian College this summer. Sophia was sent a special invitation from Pensacola Christian College, and due to her aspirations... Read More.

SIC’S 2016 Outstanding Faculty Member is Gene Forster

Thursday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

Chemistry instructor, Gene Forster has been selected by a vote of his peers as the Loren P. and Velma Dallas Outstanding Teacher of the Year at Southeastern Illinois College for 2015-16.

Carmi man arrested for trespass, drugs

Wednesday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

26 year old Zachary Bassemier of Carmi was arrested by Carmi Police on Tuesday afternoon after a complaint about criminal trespass. Bassemier was taken into custody at 1:10pm at the intersection of Pleasant and... Read More.

Carmi City Council approves property re-zoning

Wednesday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met for the second time in May on Tuesday night. Before the meeting, a public hearing on the rezoning of property at 308 and 310 Olive Street as Business (Zone II) was held.Following the approval of the May 3 meeting... Read More.

Agriculture Program celebrates four decades of success, looks to the future

Wednesday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

INA, Ill. (May 16, 2016) – On the tails of another successful year, Rend Lake College’s Agriculture program celebrated its 40th Annual Agriculture Banquet, held last month in Waugh Gymnasium, to honor students, faculty, and staff for another year well done.Now, with... Read More.

White County Final Multiplier Announced

Wednesday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD, IL, - White County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to Constance Beard, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue.The property assessment equalization factor, often called the "multiplier", is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments... Read More.

IECC Board of Trustees Meeting – 05-17-2016

Wednesday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

Dr. Ryan Gower was employed as President of Lincoln Trail College, Robinson at the regular meeting of the IECC Board of Trustees held Tuesday, May 17, at Wabash Valley College, Mt. Carmel. A detailed contract will be presented for approval at the June... Read More.

Enfield Village employees to receive additional insurance

Wednesday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

Barry Montalta of AFLAC insurance addressed the board about supplemental coverage for cancer insurance and disability insurance if hurt off the job. In lieu of raises, coverage would be made available to all village employees and board members. There are various plans which were... Read More.

ICC to Host Summer Preparedness Policy Session

Tuesday, May 17 by Jc Tinsley

CHICAGO – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) will host a Summer Preparedness policy session on Thursday, May 26 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.The purpose of the session is to ensure that utilities, generators and regional transmission organizations (RTOs) remain ready to provide safe,... Read More.

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PHI THETA KAPPA INITIATION HELD AT WVC

Tuesday, May 17 by Jc Tinsley

(Front row, left to right): April Dorney, Lori Graham, Loan Ngo, Jacey Schwarzlose, Sarah Larry, Brooke Salhani (Middle row, left to right): Sydney Zimmerman, Morgan Inyart, Sydney... Read More.