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Post 224 explodes for 26 runs Wednesday night, hosts Metropolis Thursday

Dual credit program saves RLC students over $1.5 million

Local high school students enrolled in Rend Lake College’s dual credit program had a record-setting year. With more students enrolled in the program than ever before earning more credit hours, students saved over $1.5 million and edged their way closer to a college degree.RLC’s...

Summer Story Hour program wraps up at Carmi Public Library

Wednesday  was the wind up Story Hour for our Summer Reading Program at Carmi Public Library. Ranger Mattie from Rend Lake Army Corps of Engineers was our presenter, bringing several mounts of birds found in our region. She discussed food preferences, habits, and feathers...
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State Fair Entry Deadlines Approaching

State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon wants to remind fairgoers of several upcoming competition deadlines for the 2017 Illinois State Fair.Entry deadlines for various competitions are listed below.  Please note that some deadlines fall on a Saturday.  If an entry deadline falls on a weekend,...
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WVC ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

Wabash Valley College has announced the following closings for the Fourth of July holiday: There will be no classes and all offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4. The Red Café will be closed the week of July 3 through July 7. Small...

Illinois Ranks Highest in Nation for Road Safety

Illinois has been recognized as the top state in the country for road safety, according to The State of Safety report released by the National Safety Council. The report uses a grading system to rank states based on policy and laws pertaining to key...
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Temporary closures at Rend Lake for Fireworks Festival

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is advising visitors of temporary closures designed to accommodate the Rend Lake Fireworks Festival activities at Rend Lake on July 1, 2017. Due to safety requirements set forth by American Fireworks Company, the River Road...