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Shimkus Statement on Farm Bill Conference Committee Selection

Thursday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after being selected to serve on the House-Senate conference committee on the Farm Bill.“As the representative of one of the top corn, bean, and pork producing districts in the country, I’m honored to serve on...

Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau Regarding 2018 Farm Bill Conference Committee

Thursday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the U.S. House of Representatives’ vote to send the 2018 farm bill to the conference committee.“Illinois Farm Bureau is pleased that the House has taken another step toward passing the...

NCOE Board holds July meeting

Thursday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

The NCOE Board of Education held their monthly meeting July 18th in the Superintendent’s office. The minutes and the bills for the month were approved as presented.The Board set the fees for the 2018-2019 school year. The lunch prices will be $2.55 at the...

Scripts Available for WVC-WVAC Fall Production

Thursday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

Scripts for the fall Wabash Valley College-Wabash Valley Arts Council theatre production are now available on loan for one-week check at the Bauer Media Center. “Mama Won’t Fly” is another zany comedy written by the team of Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten.This...

Back to school information for Carmi-White County students

Thursday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi-White County Schools will open for its first day with students on Wednesday, August 15. We will dismiss all students 50 minutes early the first week of school as we have in recent years in order to help the elementary students readjust to school....

IECC Board of Trustees Meeting – July 17, 2018

Wednesday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges’ Board of Trustees approved the updated Technology Plan for FY2019 through FY2021 at the regular meeting Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Wabash Valley College in Mt. Carmel. The Plan was developed by the Technology Committee and establishes a blueprint...

Darren Bailey signs pledge opposing Speaker Mike Madigan and supporting term limits

Wednesday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

Darren Bailey, candidate for State Representative in the 109th District, today signed a pledge committing to vote against Mike Madigan for Speaker of the Illinois House and to support term limits legislation. Bailey...

SIC Holds First Career Exploration Camp

Wednesday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

This summer, middle-school students will have the opportunity to begin exploring the various career options available in the world. SIC will be hosting a Career Exploration Camp on July 31 through August 2. The camp, which is open to students of grades 6 through...

Incredible Bats with Dan at the Rend Lake Visitor Center

Wednesday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake will be hosting Bat Naturalist Dan Peterson and his live bats on July 21st at 2:00 PM and again at 7:00 PM. During this program, Dan will give an interactive multimedia presentation about bats and...

Carmi Elks free children’s orthopedic clinic Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Wednesday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Elks 1652 Lodge in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation will sponsor a free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at the Wabash Christian Therapy & Medical Center,...