SIC/RLC Vet Assistant Program returns to Carmi in January

Tuesday, October 24 by Jc Tinsley

When Southeastern Illinois College and Rend Lake College teamed up to offer a single semester veterinary assistant program in August, they did not anticipate the high level of interest it would generate.Originally, the program was slated to run for a single... Read More.

Grayville City Council approves payments on water line and water well projects

Tuesday, October 24 by Jc Tinsley

The Grayville City Council met Monday night for their final regular meeting of October. A purchase order for four new tires for the gas department truck was approved. S & K Repairs provided the low bid of $788.04 that was approved unanimously.Mayor Joe Bisch... Read More.

40th Annual Heritage Festival at SIC Nov. 4 and 5

Monday, October 23 by Jc Tinsley

The 40th annual Heritage Festival at Southeastern Illinois College will be held Saturday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Upcoming Events at SIC

Monday, October 23 by Jc Tinsley

Oct. 24, 9 a.m. – SIC will host a regional college fair in Joseph C. Deaton Gym. Oct. 25, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. – SIC’s wellness committee is hosting a flu-vaccine clinic in B Hallway outside of the cafeteria. For those paying... Read More.

Carmi Police take another vehicle burglary report on Friday

Monday, October 23 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police took another report of a car break in on Friday. Donald Jordan reported that sometime between Monday and Thursday last week, someone entered his vehicle parked at his Crebs Street residence and stole several credit cards from his glovebox.

MCPD arrest report 10/20 – 10/21

Monday, October 23 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. 10-20-2017-Mt. Carmel Police went to the 1400 block of W. 3rd Street and arrested 45 year old Jeremy J. Drew... Read More.

2017 Annual Candy Corn Run results

Monday, October 23 by Jc Tinsley

On October 14, 2017, The Guardian Center hosted its annual Candy Corn 5K Run. The event was a success thanks to the wonderful support of the community and our corporate sponsors. There were 0 60 registered runners and walkers. Participants came from all over... Read More.

Gov. Rauner urges students to consider careers in manufacturing

Monday, October 23 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner highlighted exciting new advanced manufacturing career opportunities with a group of over 150 students from five Chicago high schools today at a National Manufacturing Month event. The event took place at the Wilbur Wright College Humboldt Park Campus, which houses... Read More.

NCOE District in good shape according to audit

Monday, October 23 by Jc Tinsley

The minutes and bills were approved as submitted to the NCOE School Board on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at the regularly scheduled meeting.Superintendent Matt Vollman gave the audit report submitted by C.J. Schlosser & Co., LLC. The audit indicated the school district had a... Read More.

Holly Healy takes over as President of Carmi Kiwanis Club

Friday, October 20 by Jc Tinsley

Jeremy Jordan, retiring president of the Kiwanis Club of Carmi, receives the past president’s plaque from incoming president Holly Healy. He, in turn, presented the club’s charter to her to be displayed in... Read More.