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CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE CLASS OFFERED FALL SEMESTER AT WVC

Tuesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

Individuals interested in employment as a Certified Nurse Aide should inquire now about a class being offered during the Fall Semester. Fall CNA classes will start on August 22, 2016 at Wabash Valley College. The Certified Nurse Aide class will meet on Mondays, Wednesdays,...

Upcoming Events at SIC

Tuesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

June 20-21, 6-10 p.m. and June 25, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. – The Illinois Concealed Carry Class will be held at Southeastern Illinois College. Evening classes, June 20-21 will be held in the Robert I Gregg Technology Center room...

Phelps to Host Free Community Shred Day

Tuesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

In an effort to help residents safeguard themselves against fraud, state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, is hosting a free Community Shred Day with the Harrisburg Township Park District this Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in...

MCPD arrests 6/10/16

Tuesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 06/10/2016-Mt. Carmel Police were called to Brewsky's Bar reference a theft. When officer's arrived on scene they were told that Dustin L....

White County Board gets Ambulance Service updates at Monday morning meeting

Monday, June 13 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board held their June meeting at 9am Monday morning at the White County Courthouse. Following approval of the minutes of last meeting and the payment of current bills, the Board received an extensive update about the Ambulance Service from acting director...

Carmi PD make three arrests over weekend

Monday, June 13 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 49 year old Curtis Sexton of Carmi at his residence just before 8:30 am Friday on a Franklin County warrant for failure to appear on a traffic offence. Sexton was transported to the White County Jail and was released after posting...

Phelps Calls on Governor Rauner to Take A Break from Campaigning, Sign Bill to Provide Emergency Relief for Southern Illinois’ Most Vulnerable Residents

Friday, June 10 by Jc Tinsley

As many area agencies in Southern Illinois continue to cut services and are forced to close their doors on vulnerable residents like senior citizens, children with disabilities, and victims of rape, state Representative Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, is calling on Governor Rauner Wednesday to sign...

White County 4-H Gift Garden holding summer classes in June and July

Friday, June 10 by Jc Tinsley

The White County 4-H GIFT Garden was buzzing Thursday morning with kids harvesting, planting, and pulling weeds. Summer classes began and will continue each Thursday in June and July starting at 9am till 11am. Any child age 5 and older can

Illinois Department of Public Health Safety Tips for Heat

Friday, June 10 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD - With high temperatures expected over the next couple of days, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. is urging Illinoisans to take preventive actions to avoid heat-related illness like heat exhaustion and heat stroke.“High heat and humidity can...

Sheriff’s Department receives new report about slashed bike tires in Crossville

Friday, June 10 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department took another report of damage to bicycles in Crossville on Thursday.Cassandra Sheckles reported to deputies that sometime between 10pm Wednesday and 1:30pm Thursday, someone came onto her property and slashed both tires on one bike and the rear tire...