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Carmi City Council agenda for Tuesday, May 1

Friday, April 27 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street May 1, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. 1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. Approve April 17, 2018, Council Meeting Minutes4. For council consideration, discussion and possible approval:a)... Read More.

Dr. Nate Oldham of Eldorado Chosen as SIC Distinguished Alumnus

Friday, April 27 by Jc Tinsley

Dr. Nate Oldham has been selected to join Southeastern Illinois College’s Distinguished Alumni roster, and will give the keynote speech at SIC commencement exercises Friday, May 11, at 7 p.m. Oldham is the Chief of Staff at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado and a member... Read More.

Saline County Sheriff’s Office arrests 4/17 – 4/23

Thursday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

The Saline County Sheriff’s Office arrested the following: On April 17th: Barbara J. Gwaltney, 41, of Harrisburg, for Driving on a Suspended/Revoked License. She posted $150 bond. On April 19th: Michael J. Irvin, 34, of Galatia, for Failure To Appear. He was released by the Judge.Read More.

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SIC Business Club has Impressive Showing at State Leadership Convention

Thursday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College’s Phi Beta Lambda Business Club had a remarkable success at the 2018 Illinois Phi Beta Lambda State Leadership Convention at the Thelma Keller Convention Center in Effingham April 6-7. Pictured are (l-r) Bradley Hydrick of Carmi, Adam Partridge of Eldorado,... Read More.

RLC EMT Paramedic programs enrolling now for summer

Thursday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

Get into the life-saving business with Rend Lake College’s Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMT-P) program. Enrollment is open now for the EMT-P associate degree and occupational certificate programs, both beginning Monday, June 4.EMTP 1260 (Paramedic Services I) is a hybrid course that meets for... Read More.

Faye Yang named Entrepreneur of the Year

Thursday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

Jarrod Newell presents Faye Yang the Entrepreneur of the Year Award, which included a certificate and cash prize. The White County CEO Class met for their awards ceremony on April 25, 2018. White County CEO Board Vice Chairman, Jarrod Newell, was on hand to... Read More.

City of Carmi to begin bug spraying Thursday night

Thursday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

According to Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard, city workers will begin spraying for bugs this evening. Crews will begin working areas where flood waters were worst. Pollard says that the spray may not be effective against the gnats that are plaguing much of the area,... Read More.

SIC Nursing Alumnus Graduates from Chamberlain University

Thursday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College is known for its highly reputed nursing programs. In 2017, SIC earned the accolade of the number one Registered Nursing (RN) and Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) programs in the state of Illinois. However, a program is only as successful as its... Read More.

CWC Foundation trivia night big success

Wednesday, April 25 by Jc Tinsley

Story and photos provided by Toby BrownEighteen teams competed in Saturday’s inaugural Carmi-White County Schools Foundation trivia contest at First Christian Church in Carmi. The “Stinkin’ Lincolns” won Saturday’s inaugural Carmi-White County Schools Foundation Trivia Night. Team members, left to right, are, first row,... Read More.

Carmi man arrested for driving 40 mph over limit

Wednesday, April 25 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 27 year old Jon Ealey of Carmi Tuesday evening for driving 72 miles per hour in a 25 mile per hour zone on Industrial Drive. Ealey was taken into custody at 6:57 pm and was also cited for loud exhaust... Read More.