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Celebrate the state’s French heritage at an early Illinois mansion July 16

Tuesday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

The oldest brick building in Illinois will open its doors Saturday to give the public a rare glimpse of this unique mansion and to celebrate the state’s French heritage ahead of Bastille Day.The Jarrot Mansion State Historic Site is usually only open by request,... Read More.

Big 20 Bow Fishing Event July 23-24 to Benefit SIC Archery Team

Tuesday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College’s Alli Armstrong from Elizabethtown, Illinois is the current Division I National Champion in women’s bow hunter and has been named to the Academic All-American Team by the US Collegiate Archery Association. Bow fishing teams will leave Elizabethtown, Illinois at 7:00 p.m.... Read More.

Deadline to order Bicentennial shirts is Friday, July 16

Tuesday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Historical Society would like to remind the public that the deadline for ordering a Bicentennial shirt is this Friday, July 15.The Society is taking orders for tee shirts, either long or short sleeved, to raise money for repairs on our... Read More.

New director at Lincoln Presidential Library

Tuesday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD – Alan Lowe, a veteran historian and archivist, began work Monday as the new director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.“This is an incredible and humbling opportunity. Abraham Lincoln is a towering figure in American history,” Lowe said. “I hope my... Read More.

GED Completion Ceremony Held at WVC July 6

Tuesday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

One graduate participated in the WVC GED Completion Ceremony recently in the Red Café on the campus of Wabash Valley College. This student completed the testing requirements during the 2016 academic year. Pictured, left to right: Robert Turner, GED instructor, and Jordon Monts,... Read More.

New McLeansboro Restaurant Opening Thursday

Monday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

A fresh new eatery with a delicious past will open its doors to customers in Hamilton County later this week. It won't be cuisine cooked up by folks that McLeansboroans aren't already familiar with. In fact, it's food, many have been clamoring over... Read More.

District 19 Troopers respond to two accidents with injuries on Saturday

Monday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 troopers responded to two accidents with injuries on Saturday.At 4:39pm, troopers arrived at the Interstate 64 median, a quarter mile east of marker 109, where 19 year old Fisher Wagner and a 17 year old male juvenile, both of... Read More.

Carmi police make four arrests over weekend

Monday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

29 year old Omaha resident Courtney N Brannon turned herself into the Carmi Police Department office on Friday at 6:18pm on a White County warrant. Brannon was turned over to corrections officers at the White County Jail, and was later released after posting a... Read More.

Concealed Carry Course Offered July 21-23 at WVC

Monday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

If you are interested in obtaining your Illinois Concealed Carry License, why not enroll in the next Concealed Carry course being offered by Illinois Eastern Community Colleges which will be offered at Wabash Valley College on Thursday and Friday nights, July 21 and 22,... Read More.

Certified Nurse Aide Class Offered Fall Semester at WVC

Monday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

Individuals interested in employment as a Certified Nurse Aide should inquire now about a class being offered during the Fall Semester. Fall CNA classes will start on August 22, 2016 at Wabash Valley College. The Certified Nurse Aide class will meet on Mondays, Wednesdays,... Read More.