winter – Page 4

Drivers Reminded to Prepare Vehicle for Winter

Thursday, November 15 by Jc Tinsley

Drivers Reminded to Prepare Vehicle for WinterFor many area drivers, the early blast of winter weather came sooner than they would like. Now locals must quickly prepare their vehicle in case of an emergency situation.IDOT put out a recommended winter emergency kit that includes:Jumper cables Flares/reflectors ... Read More.

Winter Weather Advisory Tonight

Wednesday, November 14 by Jc Tinsley

Winter Weather Advisory Tonight The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory in effect from 3 this afternoon (wed) through 6 Thursday evening.A winter weather advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and... Read More.

Winter Has Arrived

Tuesday, November 13 by Jc Tinsley

Winter ArrivedYes, that white stuff on the ground and on your windshield this morning, is SNOW.As forecasted by the National Weather Service in Paducah, Ky., the tri-state received a dusting of snow overnight, along with some freezing rain. While most roads are in good... Read More.

Nancy J Winter tells Kiwanis about CWC Schools Foundation

Monday, January 29 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis Club met on January 25. Club President, Holly Healy, welcomed all guests including Key Club members from Carmi-White County High School. Club member Doug Hayes was the winner of the Split the Pot drawing.President Holly Healy announced that the club’s Pancake... Read More.

Illinois State Police Winter Weather Travel Advisory

Friday, January 12 by Jc Tinsley

With the prediction of falling temperatures and snow beginning tonight into the weekend, Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 is reminding motorists to take the necessary precautions before getting behind the wheel.Vehicle safety is equally important to driving safely while on the roadways. “As... Read More.

OCC Baseball Winter Camp Feb. 25

Wednesday, January 10 by Jc Tinsley

The Olney Central College baseball team and coaching staff invite players ages 5 to 12 to participate in the annual Winter Youth League Camp.The camp will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25 in the OCC Gymnasium and Britton’s Bullpen.... Read More.

Winter Lecture Series Opens Jan. 28 at Cahokia Mounds

Tuesday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

The first of the Winter Lecture Series programs will open at Cahokia Mounds State Historic on Sunday, January 28, at 2:00 p.m. with a presentation by Dr. Mark Wagner, “Bound to the Western Waters: Searching for Lewis and Clark... Read More.

OCC Softball Winter Camp Feb. 3

Tuesday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

Olney Central College will host its annual Winter Softball Camp on Saturday, Feb. 3 in the OCC Gym.The OCC coaching staff and players will lead the camp, which focuses on hitting and defense. Ages 6-12 will meet from 10 a.m. to noon while those... Read More.

Wildlife Winter Homes at the Rend Lake Visitor Center

Friday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake continues the “Small World” series with the program, “Wildlife Winter Homes.” Join Park Rangers as we learn about where our favorite creatures spend the cold winter months. The day will include hands-on activities, like building... Read More.

Bookmark ‘Getting Around Illinois’ for Latest Winter Road Conditions

Wednesday, December 20 by Jc Tinsley

As the official start of winter approaches, the Illinois Department of Transportation reminds travelers to visit and bookmark the newly redesigned GettingAroundIllinois.com for continually updated information on road conditions.“The new-and-improved GettingAroundIllinois.com is a great resource any... Read More.