Grayville City Council approves new festival and awards park grant bid

Tuesday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Grayville City Council met Monday night for the first time in September. Commissioner David Jordan presided over the meeting as mayor pro temp.Before the meeting, a moment of silence was held for the victims of 9/11 and those affected by Hurricanes Harvey and... Read More.

DAXTON PEACH RECEIVES PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP AT WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE

Tuesday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

Daxton Peach is the recipient of the prestigious Presidential Scholarship for the 2017-2018 academic year at Wabash Valley College.A graduate of Mt. Carmel High School, Daxton is the son of Darren and Paula Peach. Daxton was an honor student and participated in Football and... Read More.

JAYDEN BROWN IS RECIPIENT OF PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHP AT WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE

Tuesday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

Jayden Brown is the recipient of the prestigious Presidential Scholarship for the 2017-18 academic year at Wabash Valley College.Jayden, the son of Stan and Janice Brown of Cisne, IL, is a graduate of Cisne High School. Jayden was a member of FFA for 4... Read More.

Ribbon cutting held at Ginny’s Place

Tuesday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Friday for Ginny’s Place.Ginny’s Place offers breakfast all day, as well as lunch and dinner. “We wish Ginny’s Place much success,” noted Chamber Director Holly Healy.

New State Law Allows All Hunters in Illinois to Use Crossbows During Archery Seasons

Tuesday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

Hunters in Illinois may use crossbows during archery hunting seasons, including the Illinois Archery Deer Season and the Illinois Fall Turkey Archery Season beginning on Oct. 1. Governor Bruce Rauner signed into law House Bill 2893, which amended the Illinois Wildlife Code to repeal restrictions... Read More.

Gov. Rauner praises Illinois-Japan trade, investment partnership at start of MWJA Conference

Tuesday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner stressed the need to further strengthen the U.S.-Japan relationship at today’s launch of the 49th Midwest U.S.-Japan Association Conference. The conference, which continues through Tuesday, unites business, education and government leaders in an effort to further... Read More.

Joint Statement of IBHE, ICCB, ISAC and FIICU on Rescission of DACA

Tuesday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

In response to the announcement by the Trump administration to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy and begin a six-month wind down, the Illinois Board of Higher Education, Illinois Community College Board, Illinois Student Assistance Commission, and the Federation of Independent... Read More.

CWCHS 52, Edwards Co. 21

Monday, September 11 by Jc Tinsley

1 2 3 4 F(1-2) Edwards Co. 6 8 0 7 21(2-1) Carmi-White Co. 16 30 6 0 52SCORING PLAYSFirst QuarterCWC – Colton Yates 13 run (Bryce Northcott run), 10:53CWC – Northcott 26 catch from William Pugsley (Wyatt Weinbrecht run), 3:56EC – Eli Grimes... Read More.

Cast Selected for “Last Round-Up Of The Guacamole Queens” – Fall Community Theatre Production at WVC

Monday, September 11 by Jc Tinsley

Artistic Director Lynn Kinkade has announced the cast of the Wabash Valley College/Wabash Valley Arts Council community theatre production, “Last Round-Up Of The Guacamole Queens,” which will be presented October 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. and October 22 at 1:30 p.m. in the... Read More.

American Red Cross Offers Expedited Training for New Volunteers

Monday, September 11 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross continues to provide critical services to residents in Texas, Louisiana, Florida and Georgia as thousands of people remain in shelters in need of a safe place to stay, food, health services and emotional support. Red Cross volunteers are on... Read More.