Rend Lake College Board of Trustees — Dec. 13, 2016 Meeting Highlights

Wednesday, December 14 by Jc Tinsley

Business AAS degree returns, two new certificates receive approval The board approved the reactivation of the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Business and authorized its submission to the Illinois Community College Board for action. The updated curriculum will allow students to graduate...

IECC Board of Trustees Meeting – Dec 13, 2016

Wednesday, December 14 by Jc Tinsley

The Board of Trustees of Illinois Eastern Community College District No. 529 met Tuesday night, December 13th at Olney Central College, Olney, Illinois and approved a resolution for the issuance of $6 million in Taxable General Obligation Community College Bonds (Alternate...

4-Hers encouraged to apply for a project grant from White County Farm Bureau

Wednesday, December 14 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Farm Bureau is pleased to offer White County 4-Hers the opportunity to apply for a Farm Bureau 4-H Project Grant. A total of $1,000 in grants are being offered for 2017.The goal of this program is to encourage young 4-Hers to...

IDPH Cold Weather Health Safety Tips

Wednesday, December 14 by Jc Tinsley

As Illinois faces bitterly cold temperatures, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds people of the health dangers of extreme low temperatures and tips on how to stay warm. FrostbiteParts of the body most commonly affected by frostbite due to exposed skin include the...

Keller sentenced in Edwards County after guilty plea in Grayville burglary

Wednesday, December 14 by Jc Tinsley

42 year old Mark Keller of Carmi was sentenced in Edwards County Court on Tuesday in relation to the July burglary of a residence in Grayville.Keller, who last week was sentenced to 17 years in...

McWilliams Honored for Exemplary Commitment at WCRC

Wednesday, December 14 by Jc Tinsley

Each year Wabash Christian Retirement Center presents the Arthur L. Bohleber award at the annual employee Christmas party which was held on December 13th. Mr. Bohleber was one of the original owners and also a...

High School Students learn about Applied Tech Programs at SIC

Tuesday, December 13 by Jc Tinsley

Area high school students joined The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department at Southeastern Illinois College for the annual Applied Technology Spotlight Day on Friday Dec. 2. Juniors and seniors were able to gain hands-on experience in the program...

Grayville City Council passes 2016-17 tax levy at Monday meeting

Tuesday, December 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Grayville City Council moved quickly through their first meeting of December on Monday night. The tax levy for 2016-17 was passed by unanimous vote, and an ordinance abating a tax levy on bond obligations was passed unanimously without discussion.The Council agreed to vacate...

ISP issues DUI citation after Monday night accident in Gallatin County

Tuesday, December 13 by Jc Tinsley

An accident in Gallatin County Monday night resulted in a DUI citation issued by District 19 troopers.According to the preliminary traffic crash investigation, 32 year old Gabriel Hernandez of Marion was traveling north on U.S. Rt. 45 approximately ½ mile south of IL Rt....

WVC offering country line dance class Spring Semester

Tuesday, December 13 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College will be offering Modern Dance (Country Line Dancing), PEG 1132 on Wednesday evenings , beginning January 13, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the 4-H Annex Building at the Mabel Courter 4-H Center. This will be an introduction to line and...