Frerichs Seeks Clarity and Commonsense to Protect Medical Marijuana Patients

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

President Donald Trump’s administration needs to plainly say if it intends to crack down on the medical marijuana industry in Illinois, State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today.The administration’s comment of “greater enforcement” of laws that could close banks that have a relationship with the...

“BINGO! THE WINNING MUSICAL” TO DELIGHT AUDIENCE OF ALL AGES AT WVC

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

The Brubeck Arts Center at Wabash Valley College will be filled with laughter as Wabash Valley College and the Wabash Valley Arts Council present “BINGO! The Winning Musical.” Sue Schriber of Evansville, IN, returns as Guest Director of this clever musical sure to delight...

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE AND AMERICAN LEGION OFFICIALS PREPARE FOR SUMMER YOUTH POLICE PROGRAM

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

Officials with the Illinois State Police (ISP) and the American Legion announce plans for the 45thAnnual American Legion Youth Police Camp (ALYPC). The camp will again be held at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield, Illinois, and will run June 25-30, 2017. Dozens...

Upcoming Events at SIC

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

March 7, 1 p.m. -- Southeastern Illinois College Falcon Baseball vs. Mineral Area College at Falcon Field. March 11, 8 a.m. – A Food Service Certification/Recertification Class will be offered on the Harrisburg campus in room A-116. Tuition is...

E. Coli Outbreak Spurs I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butter Recall

Monday, March 6 by Jc Tinsley

The I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butter Company, headquartered in Illinois, is voluntarily recalling its SoyNut Butter products after 12 cases of E. coli O157 in five states were preliminarily linked to the products. There are no cases reported in Illinois. Product testing is currently underway. ...

City of Carmi to offer electronic recycling April 1st

Monday, March 6 by Jc Tinsley

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT For CARMI AND WHITE COUNTY RESIDENTS Date: Saturday, April 1, 2017 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. LOCATION: 520 North 3rd Street Carmi, IL 62821 Recycle Old TV’s and...

Norris City man arrested after Friday night home invasion

Monday, March 6 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department and Norris City Police Department investigated a home invasion on Friday night that resulted in the arrest of a Norris City man.42 year old William Smith was taken into custody...

Area High School Students Visit SIC for Business Skills Competition

Monday, March 6 by Jc Tinsley

Gallatin County High School is the high overall winner for the high school business skills competition at Southeastern Illinois College. The event, held Feb. 23, included six categories for individual students to compete with their peers from other SIC...

Pepsi Recruits SIC Diesel Technology Students

Monday, March 6 by Jc Tinsley

Sara Goff (left), day fleet foreman and Vicki Miller, human resources manager of Pepsi MidAmerica came to Southeastern Illinois College on March 2, to speak to Diesel Technology students about career opportunities available in their...

DAR meeting Thursday. March 9th

Monday, March 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Wabash Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution will have a meeting Thursday, March 09, 7:00 pm at First Mid Bank Community Room.The Good Citizens from area high schools will be honored.The guest speaker for the evening will be Greg Grant,...