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The Illinois Department of Human Services Commemorates Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day

Friday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is raising awareness for children’s mental health and partnering with providers across the state for awareness day events.In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, Governor Bruce Rauner proclaimed May 10, 2018 to be Children’s Mental Health Day... Read More.

Avoiding Tick- And Mosquito-borne Illnesses

Friday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

As the weather warms up, we’re starting to see ticks and mosquitoes. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding people about simple precautions they can take to avoid bites.“Ticks can carry diseases like Lyme disease, spotted fever, and ehrlichiosis, while mosquitoes can... Read More.

Death investigation underway in Mt. Carmel; two arrests made

Thursday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

The Mt. Carmel Police Department is investigating the death of a 24 year old woman reported Wednesday afternoon.At 11:38 am, first responders were dispatched to a residence on 13th street after the woman was found unresponsive. She was transported to Wabash General Hospital where... Read More.

National “Run for the Wall” Ride to Stop in Mt. Vernon

Thursday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

The annual “Run for the Wall” motorcycle ride will, once again, stop in Mt. Vernon this year on Tuesday, May 22nd at 12:30 p.m. This is the 30th year Mt. Vernon has welcomed Run for the Wall riders. More than 500 bikers will re-fuel... Read More.

Annual FFA SAnnual FFA Section 25 Ag Mechanics Competition Held at SICection 25 Ag Mechanics Competition Held at SIC

Thursday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College once again served as host of the Annual FFA Section 25 Ag Mechanics Competition. Vocational-technical students from a number of local high schools in southeastern Illinois competed Thursday, April 19 in the areas of Ag power, carpentry, electricity, surveying and welding. The... Read More.

Gold Sponsors named for Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble

Thursday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce would like to recognize First Bank and Peoples Bank for being our Gold Level Sponsors for this tournamentThe Carmi Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Golf Tournament Saturday, June 23rd at Carmi Country Club. Golfers are needed for... Read More.

Articulation agreements ratified for two RLC Allied Health programs

Thursday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

Two articulation agreements for students in Rend Lake College’s Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMTP) and Health Information Technology (HIT) programs were approved and ratified Tuesday night during the Board of Trustees meeting.HIT program students have a new opportunity to continue their education online with... Read More.

SIC Nurses Pinning Event moved to the Joseph Deaton Gymnasium

Thursday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College’s Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) students and Practical Nursing (PN) students will have a pinning ceremony in the Joseph Deaton Gymnasium at SIC on May 11 at 4 p.m. There will be a light reception to follow in the Shirley Oshel Nursing... Read More.

Carmi woman arrested on theft warrants Wednesday

Thursday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department received a stolen bike report on Wednesday. Kristen Ott reported that sometime Tuesday, her son’s 20 inch Kent Ambush bicycle was taken from her yard on Shipley Street. The bike is blue and is registered with the Carmi Police... Read More.

Olney woman sentenced in federal court for methamphetamine offences

Thursday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

Vickie L. Sanders, 57, of Olney, IL, was sentenced on May 9, 2018, to 120 months in federal prison for methamphetamine-related offenses, Donald S. Boyce, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today. Sanders previously pleaded guilty to six counts in a federal indictment.Count... Read More.