Local News

BEAUTIFUL SPRING MUSICAL PRODUCTION BEING STAGED MARCH 17-20 IN WVC’s BRUBECK THEATRE

Wednesday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

Cast members have been spending the past several weeks rehearsing under the professional guidance of Guest Director Sue Schriber in preparation for the upcoming spring musical, “Side By Side By... Read More.

Upcoming Events at SIC‏

Wednesday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

March 13, 1 p.m. – High School Art Exhibit Reception in the George T. Dennis Visual and Performing Arts Center Art Gallery Lobby at Southeastern Illinois College. The art exhibit runs March 7 – 18. Art Gallery hours are Monday- Friday 8 a.m.... Read More.

Carmi to hold March Madness city wide cleanup event

Wednesday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

Mayor Jeff Pollard has announced that the City of Carmi will be holding a city wide cleanup event from Monday, March 14th through Friday, March 18th.Dumpsters will be placed at the Newton Wire and Cable building at 520 North 3rd Street for residents to... Read More.

White County Board approves Federal Aid agreement to resurface Centerville blacktop

Wednesday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board met on Tuesday night for their scheduled March meeting. Following approval of last meeting’s minutes and payment of current bills, a few reports were issued from county offices.Coroner Chris Marsh told the Board he was preparing a resolution for future... Read More.

Norris City Village Board March meeting report

Wednesday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Board decided to consider a request from Crossroads Church to close a portion of U.S. 45 for the upcoming Freedom Rock celebration car show to be held on Memorial Day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. if the Village first gets permission from... Read More.

Pro-Life and Pro-Family groups endorse Reis

Monday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois’ leading pro-life and pro-family groups have announced their sole endorsements of David Reis for his re-election as State Representative of the 109th District.Those organizations endorsing Representative Reis are the Illinois Federation for Right to Life (IFRL),... Read More.

FREE GED TEST PREP CLASSES AT WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE

Monday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Carmel, IL - Wabash Valley College is pleased to announce the upcoming Free GED Test Prep Classes which will be offered at Wabash Valley College. The classes will be offered from March 15 – May 12, and will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays... Read More.

Shimkus Accepting Entries for Annual High School Art Contest

Monday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting entries for the 2016 Congressional Art Competition. The contest is open to high school students in the 15th Congressional District. Entries are due by April 15.“This is an annual competition that we are... Read More.

U of I Extension Office to host On-Farm Spring Cover Crop Field Day

Monday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

Lifelong row crop farmer and Hamilton County, Illinois resident, Jr. Upton, will be hosting a cover crop field day at his farm near Springerton, IL on Friday, April 1, 2016. Jr. has been using cover crops on his farm for over 50 years, annually... Read More.

LOCAL MAYORS ENDORSE SHIMKUS FOR CONGRESS

Monday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

As he seeks re-election to Congress this year, John Shimkus has been endorsed by a number of mayors, who understand that service, representation, and reputation are important in fellow elected officials.