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Phelps Continues Carbondale Office Hours in December

Monday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

HARRISBURG, Ill. – In an effort to increase accessibility to the resources his constituent services office provides, state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, will be holding mobile office hours in Carbondale on Monday, December 21st from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Civic Center,...

Righter: SB 2039 critical to Marshall and local governments

Monday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

Springfield, IL – State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) voted in support of Senate Bill 2039 Dec. 7, legislation that releases the state’s portion of the motor fuel tax (MFT) money and includes funding for 911 call centers, fire prevention, veterans’ homes,...

CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE CLASS OFFERED SPRING SEMESTER AT WVC

Monday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Carmel ,IL- Individuals interested in employment as a Certified Nurse Aide should inquire now about a class being offered during the Spring Semester. Spring CNA classes will start on January 11, 2016 at Wabash Valley College. The Certified Nurse Aide class will meet...

It’s A White County Christmas Events – Week 5

Monday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

The final week of It’s a White County Christmas begins on December 10 with HoHo Radio, live on 97.3FM WRUL from 6-8pm. Children will be able to phone in and talk with Santa during this special radio show.On Saturday, December 12 there will be...

December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

Monday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police Urge Motorists to Avoid the “3 Ds;” Drunk, Drugs, and Distractions.CARMI, IL – December has again been declared National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. Along with driving under the influence of alcohol, impaired driving also includes drugged driving and distracted driving. Drugged/drunk...

MCPD arrests 12/2-12/6

Monday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

December 2, 2015Mt. Carmel Police arrested David J. May, age 37, of Bridgeport after he was stopped by a Mt. Carmel Police Officer. May was arrested after it was discovered he was operating a vehicle on a suspended driver's license. During the arrest officers located a smoking...

TOPICS/ISSUES IN COMPUTERS OFFERED SPRING SEMESTER AT WVC

Monday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Carmel ,IL- Wabash Valley College will offer Topics/Issues in Computers, CIS-1298, Section 61775, during the Spring Semester. The class will meet on Wednesday evenings, 6:00-9:00 p.m. from January 11 through March 23, 2016. This course is designed to introduce students to basic computer...

Saline County Closed Circuit Testimony Room Established

Monday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

The Guardian Center is happy to announce the establishment of a Saline County Closed Circuit Room for the purpose of assisting abused children and certain disabled adults who testify in criminal court proceedings outside the presence of their alleged abuser. After a...

Stay Healthy For The Holidays – It’s Not Too Late To Vaccinate

Monday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

National Influenza Vaccination Week – December 6-12, 2015SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) urges anyone who has not yet received flu vaccine to get it as soon as possible. This week is National Influenza Vaccination Week, a national observance to highlight...

FMH PRESENTS NOVEMBER EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Monday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

Each month, Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee who has exemplified outstanding patient care and customer service internally and externally.In November, Derek Rude, RN, who has been...