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Secretary White’s Legislation Combating Texting While Driving Passes House

Friday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White commended the Illinois House today for approving legislation initiated by his office to strengthen Illinois’ law on distracted driving.House Bill 4846 cracks down on texting while driving by classifying first-time offenses as moving violations. Under the current law,...

Barbre named USDA Risk Management Agency Administrator

Friday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the selection of senior leaders in several U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agencies.

John Shultz Named SIC’S 2018 Outstanding Faculty Member

Friday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

SIC’s 2018 Outstanding Faculty Member of the year John Shultz (right) works with student Stephanie Dowdy during microbiology. Biology instructor, John Shultz has been selected by a vote of his peers as the...

NCOE school board meets for April

Friday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

The NCOE Board of Education held their monthly meeting April 18th in the Superintendent’s office. The minutes and the bills for the month were approved as presented.School safety and security continue to be the topic of discussion as security reviews and upgrades for the...

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ANNUAL VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION & AWARDS DINNER

Thursday, April 19 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured are: Front row (left to right): June Auvil, Timothy Smith, Dorothy Dickey, Lonna Taylor, David Land, Marie Rutger, and Anita Newcomb Back row (left to right): Charlene Carter, Barbara Medler, Gayala...

Grayville City Council meeting agenda for Monday, April 23

Thursday, April 19 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2018 PUBLIC HEARING – 2018-2019 BUDGET 6:45 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA - REVISED PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL: Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudCONSENT AGENDATREASURER’S REPORTPURCHASE ORDER...

Olivia Matthews wins 2018 Paul Simon Essay Contest at SIC

Thursday, April 19 by Jc Tinsley

Olivia Matthews of Cave-In-Rock (left) receives a $50 check from Dr. Karen Weiss, SIC Vice President of Academic Affairs, for winning the 2018 Paul Simon Essay Contest at Southeastern Illinois College. A student...

MCPD arrests 4/16 – 4/18

Thursday, April 19 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.04/16/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 34 year old Gavin M. Roberts of Mt. Carmel on a warrant for felony theft. Police located Roberts...

Multiple agencies conduct search warrant in Norris City Wednesday

Thursday, April 19 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department, Southern Illinois Drug Task Force, and Norris City Police executed a search warrant Wednesday at 12:30 pm at a residence at 311 N Powell Street in Norris City. The warrant had been issued to locate illegal drugs and related...

Two arrested in connection to Wabash County school burglary

Thursday, April 19 by Jc Tinsley

Two Wabash County men have been arrested in connection to a school burglary where cash and checks were stolen last month.The Wabash County Sheriff’s Department was called to Lancaster Christian School on March 24th in reference to the burglary. On Wednesday, two suspects were...