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CWC School Board holds August meeting as school year begins

Tuesday, August 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Board approved the concussion compliance return-to-play protocol and return-to-learn protocol as required by the state. They approved a concussion oversight team at last month's meeting.In the Superintendent's report, Brad Lee said that again this year, Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel will furnish... Read More.

Reservations for the 72nd Annual Carmi Chamber Dinner Needed

Tuesday, August 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce will host their 72nd Annual Dinner Monday evening, October 3 at the First Christian Church. The event will begin with a social hour at 6 p.m. with dinner to be served at 6:30 p.m.This year’s event will once again... Read More.

Carmi Police arrest man on drug charges, disorderly conduct after 9-1-1 call

Monday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

On Friday, Carmi Police officers arrested 34 year old Jesse Stephens of Carmi after a 911 call was received saying that Stephens had kicked in the door of an apartment on Main Cross Street, entered the residence and destroyed items inside.Stephens was located... Read More.

White County 9-1-1 Board meeting agenda – Monday August 15

Monday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

WHITE COUNTY 9-1-1 AGENDA White County Courthouse ***SPECIAL MEETING*** Monday, August 15th, 2016 6:00 p.m.1) Roll Call2) Approval of Minutes3) Visitors and Communications Hamilton County 911 – Wireless Agreement 4) Other Business / Updates NG 911 Contract Update White County Road Sign Discussion5) Executive Session6) Adjourn

AG TOURS AT THE STATE FAIR PROVIDE A FUN AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Monday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois State Fair is well underway and the Illinois Department of Agriculture, along with BRANDT, is excited to again offer fairgoers the popular attraction, Ag Tours. These exciting tours give fairgoers the opportunity to take a behind the scenes look at Illinois agriculture... Read More.

SIC President’s and Vice President’s Lists for Summer Semester

Monday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College has announced the President’s and Vice President’s lists for the summer 2016 semester. To be eligible for the President’s and Vice President’s lists, students must take a total of six credit hours in the summer and 12 credit hours during the... Read More.

SIC Adult Education Classes Announced for Fall

Monday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College has announced the fall schedule for Adult Education (GED) classes and locations and continues to ensure that students have all resources needed to help them successfully obtain their High School Equivalency diploma. SIC offers morning and evening Adult Education classes in Saline... Read More.

SIC Board Meets – Nursing Top 3, Remedial Course Fusion, Trustee Training and Low Funding

Monday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

The Southeastern Illinois College Board met Tuesday, Aug. 9 to discuss a breadth of matters ranging from highly positive to highly unfortunate. In top positive news, the board heard about a five-year study of Associate Degree Nursing that showed SIC is the only college in... Read More.

Hamilton County Chamber Business After Hours and Ribbon Cutting August 22nd

Monday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

The Hamilton County Chamber invites you to join us for a Business After Hours and Ribbon Cutting on Monday, August 22nd from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Hamilton Memorial Downtown Family Clinic. The clinic is located at 208 S. Washington St. in McLeansboro.Please... Read More.

Illinois Sheriff’s Association warning of a new phone scam

Monday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association is advising all Illinois county residents that there is currently underway a phone campaign fraudulently using the name of the Illinois Sheriffs' Association in their solicitation. The Illinois Sheriffs' Association never solicits by phone but does conduct a direct mail... Read More.