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Grayville Council Met Monday

Tuesday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville City Council Met MondayTwo for Five…in baseball, it’s a .400 average and pretty darn good. That’s how many agenda items the Grayville Council got through last night kicking 3 of the agenda items down the road, some for the half dozenth or more...

Hamilton County Hospital Fair Thursday

Tuesday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton County Hospital Health Fair Thursday Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro will be busier than normal this Thursday (10/11) as the annual Health and Book Fair will be held that day.The event is free and open to the public. It will include over 20 booths...

Albion Bicentennial This Weekend

Tuesday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

Albion to Celebrate BicentennialThe City of Albion will celebrate 200 years this weekend, complete with food and craft vendors, live music and so much more.The Bicentennial Celebration will kick off Friday, Oct 12 with lots of music on tap.The Albanian String Band will perform...

Last Day to Register to Vote

Tuesday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

Last Day to Register to VoteToday, Tuesday, October 9th is the last day for voters in Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky to register to let their voice be heard in the November 6th general election.“We always want anyone who is eligible to vote to be...

4-H Week Continues Through Saturday

Monday, October 8 by Jc Tinsley

4-H Week Kicks Off Sunday For the 76th consecutive year, millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country will celebrate National 4-H Week through Saturday, Oct. 13. Locally, the week will conclude with the crowning of the Corn Day King and Queen from...

Carmi Township Meets Tuesday

Monday, October 8 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Township Mets Tuesday The Carmi Township Board will meet Tuesday for appears to be a fairly mundane agenda.The budget and tax levy are the main orders of business for the township at the 6 p,m. meeting.The township trustees will be asked to approve a...

Grayville Council Meets Tonight

Monday, October 8 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville City Council Meets Tonight The Grayville City Council will meet in regular session this evening at 7 p.m., with a number of items on the agenda, including continued discussion on the water filtration issue.The water filtration issue has been visited several times already and...

State Endorsements Pouring In

Monday, October 8 by Jc Tinsley

ENDORSEMENTS Endorsements for Illinois governor are beginning to pour in. The Chicago Tribune endorsed Republican incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner as the only firewall to protect against one-party Democratic rule.Crain’s Chicago Business endorsed Democrat J.B. Pritzker, saying the state is not better since Rauner took office.One...

McLeansboro Council Meets Tuesday

Monday, October 8 by Jc Tinsley

Mcleansboro Council Tuesday nightThe McLeansboro City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday evening at 6p.m. at City hall with a full agenda to deal with.The meeting will include discussion and possible action on changing the management plan for Rogers-DeWitt Park, as well as...

Special Alzheimer’s Program at Carmi Library

Monday, October 8 by Jc Tinsley

Special Alzheimer’s Program at Carmi Library The warning signs of Alzheimer’s Disease are often dismissed as side effects of normal aging.If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it’s time to learn the facts. Early detection gives one a chance...