Clay County man sentenced in Federal Court on drug related charges

Thursday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

Ryan T. Harmon, 44, of Xenia, Illinois, was recently sentenced to federal prison on drug related charges, Donald S. Boyce, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today.On February 21, 2018, Harmon was sentenced to 120 months of imprisonment and three years of supervised...

NCOE School Board meets for February meeting

Thursday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

The NCOE Board of Education held their meeting Wednesday evening in the Superintendent’s office. The minutes and the bills for the month were approved as presented.The highlight of the meeting was school safety. Mr. Vollman updated the Board about the district’s ongoing efforts to...

Illinois State Police troopers recognize Black History Month

Thursday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

In honor of Black History Month, African American Troopers along with active and retired members of the Illinois Association of Black Law Enforcement Officers (ABLE) are volunteering throughout the state at various schools where they are reading to students and engaging them in discussions...

WADI Scholarship Application Available at WVC

Thursday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Wabash Valley College Financial Aid Office has announced that one WADI Scholarship per county in the amount of $1150 is to be made available to income-eligible students in each of the following counties: Edwards, Gallatin, Hamilton, Saline, Wabash, Wayne, and White for use...

IL. Native Plant Society’s 2018 Indigenous Plant Symposium April 13-15

Thursday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Native Plant Society will host its 2018 Indigenous Plant Symposium from April 13 to April 15 at John A. Logan College in Carterville, Illinois. Its focus is Shawnee Natural Areas: Hotspots of Biodiversity.“Southern Illinois is one of the most biologically diverse places...

Gunsmithing Day to be Hosted at WVC March 22

Thursday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College has announced that it will be hosting the 7th Annual Gunsmithing Day on Thursday, March 22, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon in the (Gunsmithing) Industrial Studies Building. Lunch will be provided.Gunsmithing techniques will be demonstrated by current students. Instructor Brian...

Summer Employment Available at Rend Lake

Thursday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is looking for qualified candidates to fill student vacancies for the 2018 summer recreation season. Rend Lake offers a great work experience opportunity for students pursuing a career in the field of biology, outdoor recreation,...

Freshman Scholarship Applications Now Available at WVC

Thursday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College’s 2018-2019 Freshman Scholarship applications are now available online by clicking Scholarship listings at www.iecc.edu/wvc or by visiting the Guidance Office at area high schools. For questions or more information, students should contact their Guidance Office or the Financial Aid Office at...

WVC Hosting Archery Senior Showcase March 3

Wednesday, February 21 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College is pleased to announce that they are hosting an Archery Senior Showcase, NFAA Indoor 5-Spot Target, in the Spencer Sports Center Gym at 10:00 a.m. Line Time on Saturday, March 3. This is your opportunity to earn a scholarship spot on...

Illinois Department of Revenue Launches Statewide Electronic Lien Registry

Wednesday, February 21 by Jc Tinsley

Individuals looking for tax liens filed by the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) now have a searchable database at their disposal. A new online Statewide Tax Lien Registry (Lien Registry) provides a single-source to locate all active liens and releases filed by IDOR.The Lien...