Phelps Stops By Schools to Urge Increased Funding for Southern Illinois Public Education

Friday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

HARRISBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, visited local schools in his district in order meet with students, teachers and administrators to discuss some of the issues in Springfield related to funding for public schools in Southern Illinois. “Education is absolutely vital for the... Read More.

SIC Celebrates Top Scholars at Honors Night

Friday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College held its annual Honors Night in the George T. Dennis Visual and Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, April 26. Hundreds of students, family and friends along with SIC faculty and staff converged to celebrate academic and extra-curricular achievements of the student... Read More.

Drew Baldridge to headline Mt. Vernon Fall Festival in Oct.

Friday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

Patoka's own Drew Baldridge will be the headlining act at the 2016 Mt. Vernon Fall Festival presented by Continental Tire as announced Friday morning.Baldridge will take the stage at 8:00 PM on Saturday, October 1, 2016 immediately following opening acts F-150 and Amelia Eisenhauer... Read More.

Adam Allen named interim director of the White County Ambulance Service

Friday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board held an emergency meeting yesterday afternoon at the White County Courthouse to address a personnel issue at the White County Ambulance Service.Director Terry McCormick has announced that he is taking a leave of absence from his position due to illness. ... Read More.

Illinois Treasurer Frerichs Convinces Radio Shack To Surrender Uncashed Rebates Worth $140,000

Friday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

Radio Shack will surrender $140,000 in uncashed rebates owed to more than 5,000 Illinois residents, state Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today. Frerichs pursued Radio Shack because rebates checks are unclaimed property if not paid out within five years. Returning unclaimed property is a role of... Read More.

USDA Establishes New Partnerships to Link Underserved Farmers to FSA Programs

Friday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

Springfield, Illinois, April 28, 2016 – The U.S. Department Agriculture (USDA) today announced cooperative agreements with 55 partners to educate farmers and other producers that have been underserved by USDA programs historically about Farm Service Agency (FSA) programs that provide financial, disaster or technical... Read More.

Former Carmi Mayor David Port Says Farewell to Kiwanis Thursday

Thursday, April 28 by Jc Tinsley

Eldorado man sentenced in US District Court on meth charge

Thursday, April 28 by Jc Tinsley

An Eldorado man was sentenced to eleven years in federal prison on Wednesday at the US District Court in Benton.36 year old David E Garris II was charged with possessing with intent to distribute 39 grams of methamphetamine according to acting US Attorney James... Read More.

Water Quality Association Offers Facts and Tips about Treatment for Lead Contamination

Thursday, April 28 by Jc Tinsley

Lisle, Illinois –In March 2016, USA Today Network released findings from a nationwide investigation on lead in drinking water. They found, “nearly 2,000 water systems spanning all 50 states where testing has shown excessive levels of lead contamination. The network’s analysis of U.S, Environmental... Read More.

RLC STARS Program honors 35 students at 19th Annual Ceremony

Thursday, April 28 by Jc Tinsley

INA, Ill. (April 27, 2016) – Thirty-five students enrolled in Rend Lake College’s STARS (Student Transfer and Retention Support) program were honored during the 19th Annual Recognition Ceremony last night in the James “Hummer” Waugh Gymnasium. During the ceremony, members of the program receive... Read More.

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