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Carmi Chamber of Commerce to present fireworks display

Thursday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

This years 4th of July Fireworks show is brought to you by The Carmi Chamber of Commerce and our many sponsors. We want to thank The City of Carmi who made a large donation to the Chamber to fund the display. This years...

Shawneetown Fire Department receives grant

Thursday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

The Shawneetown Fire Department has received notification from the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal(OSFM) that the Department will receive $26,000 in grant funds from the OSFM’s Small Equipment Grant Program. The grant will provide the Shawneetown Fire Department with the funding to purchase updated, Self...

Gov. Rauner hails US Supreme Court decision in Janus v. AFSCME

Wednesday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today hailed the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Janus v. AFSCME as a major victory for public sector workers’ First Amendment rights to free speech and association and a victory for taxpayers who must bear the high cost of government.

Rend Lake College Spring 2018 Honors Lists

Wednesday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College is pleased to announce 396 students have made the President’s and Vice Presidents’ lists of academic honors for the Spring 2018 semester.The lists include 153 individuals named to the President’s List. Those students earned a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) during...

Farm Bureau members invited to annual appreciation lunch

Wednesday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

This summer, the White County Farm Bureau would like to say “thank you” to our members by inviting you to our annual Member Appreciation Lunch. The appreciation lunch will be Wednesday, July 18, in the Floral Hall...

MCPD arrest report 6/20 – 6/25

Wednesday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

The following individuals were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.06/25/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 45 year old Kelly Hannah of Mt. Carmel after police saw her standing outside of her residence in...

Culvert Replacement Scheduled for SR 66 in Posey County

Wednesday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane closures on State Road 66 for a box culvert replacement. Beginning on or around Tuesday, July 3, contractors will restrict the eastbound lane of S.R. 66 near the intersection of St. Phillips Road for a large...

Fireworks Safety Reminder: Leave Displays to Those Who Are Licensed and Trained

Wednesday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding individuals and organizations sponsoring fireworks displays in Illinois to be sure their fireworks vendor has the required state licenses and certificates issued by the IDNR and the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) prior...

STATE FAIR ENTRY DEADLINES APPROACHING

Wednesday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

State Fair Manager Luke Sailer wants to remind fairgoers of several upcoming competition deadlines for the 2018 Illinois State Fair.Entry deadlines for various competitions are listed below. Please note that some deadlines fall on a Saturday. If an entry deadline falls on a weekend,...

Righter: Illinois abortion law unenforceable after U.S. Supreme Court ruling

Tuesday, June 26 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement in response the U.S. Supreme Court ruling against a California state law that would have required crisis pregnancy centers to provide women with information about state-provided abortion. Similar legislation was signed into law in...