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U.S. Soy Responds to Proposed China Tariff

Thursday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

In response to today’s announcement that China is proposing to tax U.S. soybean imports by 25 percent, according to the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, the American Soybean Association (ASA), the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) and the United Soybean Board (USB) release the following...

Illusionist Harris the Third Coming to WVC’s Brubeck Theatre

Thursday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

Be prepared to be amazed as Wabash Valley College Student Senate, Mt. Carmel Public Utility Company, and First National Bank of Allendale, Mt. Carmel, & West Salem welcome “Harris “the Third,” an award-winning illusionist, to the WVC Brubeck Arts Center stage. One of America’s...

SOUNDS OF SUMMER: A BEACH BOYS TRIBUTE COMING TO WVC’S BRUBECK THEATRE

Thursday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

If you are ready to enjoy the “Sounds of Summer,” the Brubeck Theatre on the campus of Wabash Valley College is the place to be on Saturday, April 21 for the 7:30 p.m. performance of SOUNDS OF SUMMER: A BEACH BOYS TRIBUTE, presented by...

Certified Nurse Aide Class offered Summer Semester at WVC

Wednesday, April 4 by Jc Tinsley

Individuals interested in employment as a Certified Nurse Aide should inquire now about a class being offered during the Summer Semester. Summer CNA class will start on June 4, 2018 at Wabash Valley College. The Certified Nurse Aide class will meet on Mondays, Wednesdays,...

Carmi City Council approves hiring new police officer

Wednesday, April 4 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met Tuesday evening for their first April meeting.Police Chief Jason Carter addressed the Council on hiring a new police officer for the City. Carter stated that his Department had reached an agreement with the Carmi-White County Unit 5 school board...

Concealed Carry Class to Be Offered at WVC April 26-28, 2018

Wednesday, April 4 by Jc Tinsley

If you are interested in obtaining your Illinois Concealed Carry License, why not enrollin the next Concealed Carry course being offered by Illinois Eastern Community Colleges which will be offered at Wabash Valley College on Thursday and Friday nights, April 26 and 27, from...

Carmi Police make two arrests Tuesday night

Wednesday, April 4 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 26 year old Emilee Duckworth of Carmi Tuesday night after she was observed in the White County Jail visitation room. Duckworth was known to be wanted on a Hamilton County warrant for...

Preschool For All grant covering Pre-K screenings at RLCF Children’s Center

Wednesday, April 4 by Jc Tinsley

Parents of three- and four-year-old children can take advantage of free pre-kindergarten screenings through the “Preschool For All” grant at the Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center (RLCFCC).The free screenings are sponsored by the Illinois State Board of Education grant during the month of...

Righter: Capping state spending, enacting real reforms can fuel the economy, avoid future tax increases

Wednesday, April 4 by Jc Tinsley

Legislation that would put a cap on state spending while also linking the growth of state spending to the growth in the state’s economy is being pushed by State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon).Righter is co-sponsoring SJRCA 21 to ensure...

Grayville man arrested near Norris City Monday

Wednesday, April 4 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department received a theft report from Fairfield based Podolski Oil Company Monday morning, stating that a fluid in on a triplex pump had been taken from a lease in southern White County. It was reported that the large part would...