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Carmi man faces additional drug charges after warrant arrest

Wednesday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police department took a theft report from Billy Newman Tuesday afternoon, stating that sometime between 6:15am and 5:30pm someone broke into his residence on 4th Street, stealing cash, electronics and vehicle parts. Newman signed a criminal complaint for criminal trespass and felony...

MCPD arrests for Tuesday 4/5/16

Wednesday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

04/05/2016-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 25 year old Dalton S. Allen of Sumner after he was stopped for a traffic violation. During the traffic stop the arresting officer noticed an alcoholic beverage smell coming from the person of Allen. Allen was arrested on suspicion of...

CONCEALED CARRY COURSE OFFERED AT WVC APRIL 21-23

Wednesday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

If you are interested in obtaining your Illinois Concealed Carry License, why not enroll in the next Concealed Carry course being offered by Illinois Eastern Community Colleges which will be offered at Wabash Valley College on Thursday and Friday nights, April 21 and 22,...

Deadline for RLC’s Amish Country Tour moved up

Wednesday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

Now is the time to sign up for Rend Lake College’s Amish Country Tour as the registration deadline for this day trip has been moved up a week. Interested parties must pre-register by Tuesday, April 26.The trip will depart Tuesday, May 10...

Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trail to hit the waters of Ohio & Wabash Rivers at Mt. Vernon, Indiana

Wednesday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trail will hit the waters of Ohio & Wabash Rivers at Mt. Vernon, Indiana May 21, 2016. This is the opportunity for local catfish anglers to compete for cash, prizes...

Phelps Fights for Funding for Autism Programs

Wednesday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

State Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, is fighting to protect vital services for Southern Illinois families grappling with autism as programs continue to be cut by Republican Governor Bruce Rauner. “Hardworking Southern Illinois families who have children and loved ones with Autism should not...

SIC Theatre presents Barnum: The Musical April 22-24

Wednesday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

Kyle Upchurch of Benton, as Barnum, rehearses some amazing talents to be performed in the upcoming production of Barnum: The Musical at Southeastern Illinois College. Southeastern Illinois College Theatre will be performing Barnum: The...

April Story Hour at the Carmi Public Library this Saturday

Wednesday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Public Library will host the April story hour on Saturday, April 9th from 1 - 2 pm. Kathy Sands, children's author of A Tale of Two Lambs will be the presenter. Children Pre-K and older are welcome to attend.

THE CASHORE MARIONETTES COMING TO BRUBECK THEATRE APRIL 7

Tuesday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College and the Wabash Valley Arts Council are pleased to bring The Cashore Marionettes to the Brubeck Theatre for a 7 o’clock performance on Thursday, April 7.In the performance Life in Motion,...

RLC’s Phi Theta Kappa Rho Xi chapter inducts 38 students into Class of 2016‏

Tuesday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

Thirty-eight Rend Lake College students were inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor (PTK) Society Rho Xi chapter yesterday in the RLC Theatre. In addition to the inductees, one RLC faculty member – Joseph Ervin, English Associate Professor – was named the 2016...