SIC to Hold Pre-K Screening March 11

Monday, February 29 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Ohio Valley Special Education District will be conducting free Pre-Kindergarten screenings on Friday, March 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside of Southeastern Illinois College’s Melba Patton Library.The screenings take about 45 minutes and include hearing and vision tests. Head Start personnel... Read More.

Joint Hometown News Release | PFC Ira Logan‏

Monday, February 29 by Jc Tinsley

U.S. Army Pfc. Ira L. Logan has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Jackson, S.C.During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons,... Read More.

Miner Annual Retraining for Surface and Underground set for March 18 at RLC

Monday, February 29 by Jc Tinsley

A one-day Annual Refresher Training class for Surface and Underground miners is scheduled for Friday, March 18 at Rend Lake College.The training will fulfill the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s requirements for eight hours of annual retraining for anyone working in a coal mine.... Read More.

Mentors 4 Kids speaks to Rotary on Thursday

Monday, February 29 by Jc Tinsley

Vickey Taake (l) and Maggie Gonzalez (r) addressed the Carmi Rotary on Thursday. Photo credit Kenneth Dwain Harrelson. The Carmi Rotary club welcomed two speakers from the Mentors 4 Kids program out of Harrisburg on Thursday. Vickey Taake and Maggie Gonzalez made the trip... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department to Facilitate Diabetes Program in Carmi

Monday, February 29 by Jc Tinsley

Beginning March 9, Egyptian Health Department will facilitate a 6 week, evidence-based Diabetes Self-Management Program that was designed by Stanford University. This program has resulted in noticeable improvements for diabetics who participate. The classes are provided at no charge to the community, and it’s... Read More.

Phelps Holding Carbondale Office Hours in March

Monday, February 29 by Jc Tinsley

Wanting to hear the thoughts and concerns of residents, state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, is holding Carbondale Office Hours on Monday, March 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Civic Center, located at 200 S Illinois Ave. in Carbondale.“I am here as... Read More.

Workshops to be held for laid off coal miners March 8, 9, & 10th

Monday, February 29 by Jc Tinsley

The Southern 14 Workforce Development Board will be hosting a series of rapid response workshops for those affected by the recent mass layoffs in the coal industry. Staff from the Illinois Department of Employment Security, Illinois Department of Insurance, Wabash Area Development, and Mid... Read More.

Crossville man arrested for disorderly conduct Saturday night

Monday, February 29 by Jc Tinsley

A Crossville man was arrested by the White County Sheriff’s Department on Saturday night after he refused to leave a family gathering.48 year old Daniel Browning was taken into custody at 9:41pm after being charged with disorderly conduct and was transported to the White... Read More.

Carmi Police collect theft reports over weekend

Monday, February 29 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 36 year old Kristal McWhirter on Friday at her residence on Stewart Street on a White County warrant for criminal trespass to a residence. McWhirter was taken into custody at 1:20pm and transported to the White County Jail where she posted... Read More.

Coal Miners Movement Holds Town Hall in Harrisburg

Friday, February 26 by Jc Tinsley

Since early February, the Coal Miner’s Movement facebook page has received more than 25,000 likes. It’s often said that behind every good man is a good woman. And if it wasn’t for Bob Sandidge’s wife, the Coal Miner’s Movement might not have happened. ... Read More.