Illinois Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Health & Welfare Begins Pilot Program Offering Online License Renewals

Friday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

As a mostly regulatory state agency, the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) processes more than 70,000 licenses each year for farmers, producers, agribusinesses and various other organizations. Under an initiative launched by Governor Bruce Rauner, all state agencies are looking for ways to improve...

NCOE School Board hires personnel at May meeting

Friday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

The May NCOE District School Board meeting was held Thursday the 18th. The minutes and the bills were approved as presented.The meeting was highlighted with personnel moves for the 2017-2018 school year. Those employed were Jimmy Foster, Dean of Students at NCO; Trent Mason,...

Carmi Kiwanis names Alex Aud 2017 Educator of the Year

Friday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

During the Carmi Kiwanis Club meeting on Thursday, Alex Aud was presented the 2017 Educator of the Year Award. The award was presented by Second Vice President Katelyne Wolff.Wolff has this to say about Aud, “Her car is one of the first to show...

RLC dual credit means dual graduations for four local seniors

Thursday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

Four high school seniors are going to have a hard time holding all of their graduation documents this spring as they walk across the stage, not once but twice, and come away with multiple diplomas.Camryn Maloney of Christopher High School, Allee Wellen of Hamilton...

Eldorado man sentenced in Gallatin County Wednesday

Thursday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

In Gallatin County Court on Wednesday, 45 year old Jackie Ray Endicott pled guilty to one count of failure to report a sex offender change of address, according to States Attorney Douglas Dyhrkopp. Endicott failed to...

Illinois Policy to lawmakers: Back Sen. Righter’s pension bill

Wednesday, May 17 by Jc Tinsley

Before the Illinois General Assembly adjourns for the summer, lawmakers should pass Senate Bill 1012, a bill that gives state workers an escape from Illinois’ flailing pension system.State Sen. Dale Righter, R-Mattoon, is the sponsor of the bill, which would do...

IECC Board of Trustees Meeting – 05-16-2017

Wednesday, May 17 by Jc Tinsley

IECC students continue to be satisfied with services provided by the colleges, according to the latest student satisfaction survey, with survey questions included in the areas of Communication, Student Services, Instruction, Technology and recommending the college to others. Results included: 96% were...

Agriculture Secretary Perdue Reminds Farmers, Families and Small Businesses in Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas that USDA Offers Disaster Assistance Programs to Help

Wednesday, May 17 by Jc Tinsley

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue reminds farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses that were affected by the recent severe storms and flooding that USDA has several programs that provide assistance before, during and after disasters. USDA staff in the regional, State and county offices...

Carmi woman arrested for stalking Tuesday evening

Wednesday, May 17 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 55 year old Betty Irvin of Carmi at a residence on Herbert Avenue Tuesday evening on charges of violating an order of protection and a violation of a stalking no contact order.Irvin...

Retired Wayne County deputy killed in motorcycle accident south of Norris City

Wednesday, May 17 by Jc Tinsley

A retired Wayne County Sheriff’s deputy was killed in a single vehicle motorcycle accident Tuesday afternoon according to White County Sheriff Doug Maier.Around 12:15 pm, Don Atwood of Wayne City was riding on Route 1 south of Norris City when he failed to navigate...