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Citizens National Bank of Albion Announces Two to Board of Directors

Friday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

Citizens National Bank of Albion announced the addition of two new members to their board of directors. Dr. Lawrence Speir and Davis Messman have been named to the board by CNB last week.Speir lives in Albion with wife, Holly and his... Read More.

Nursing Home Violations for First Quarter 2018

Friday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced the 2018 First Quarterly Report of Nursing Home Violators is now posted on IDPH’s website. The report contains additional information about the violations.The facilities listed below were cited with type “AA”... Read More.

FMH Horizon Healthcare Cisne Medical Clinic Open House

Friday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital held the open house for their new Horizon Healthcare Cisne Medical Clinic on Tuesday, April 17th at Noon with over 175 individuals in attendance. FMH CEO, Katherine Bunting-Williams, Ph.D., welcomed everyone in attendance and she thanked the community for their love... Read More.

Secretary White’s Legislation Combating Texting While Driving Passes House

Friday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White commended the Illinois House today for approving legislation initiated by his office to strengthen Illinois’ law on distracted driving.House Bill 4846 cracks down on texting while driving by classifying first-time offenses as moving violations. Under the current law,... Read More.

Barbre named USDA Risk Management Agency Administrator

Friday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the selection of senior leaders in several U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agencies. Perdue appointed Ken Isley as Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Administrator, Joel Baxley as Rural Housing Service (RHS) Administrator, and Martin Barbre as... Read More.

John Shultz Named SIC’S 2018 Outstanding Faculty Member

Friday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

SIC’s 2018 Outstanding Faculty Member of the year John Shultz (right) works with student Stephanie Dowdy during microbiology. Biology instructor, John Shultz has been selected by a vote of his peers as the Loren P. and Velma Dallas Outstanding Teacher of the Year at... Read More.

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NCOE school board meets for April

Friday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

The NCOE Board of Education held their monthly meeting April 18th in the Superintendent’s office. The minutes and the bills for the month were approved as presented.School safety and security continue to be the topic of discussion as security reviews and upgrades for the... Read More.

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ANNUAL VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION & AWARDS DINNER

Thursday, April 19 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured are: Front row (left to right): June Auvil, Timothy Smith, Dorothy Dickey, Lonna Taylor, David Land, Marie Rutger, and Anita Newcomb Back row (left to right): Charlene Carter, Barbara Medler, Gayala Blackford, Fern Atwood, Pat Kenshalo, Margot Young, Judy Jelley, Doris Hess, and Betty... Read More.

Grayville City Council meeting agenda for Monday, April 23

Thursday, April 19 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2018 PUBLIC HEARING – 2018-2019 BUDGET 6:45 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA - REVISED PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL: Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudCONSENT AGENDATREASURER’S REPORTPURCHASE ORDER APPROVALS1. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of employees of... Read More.

Olivia Matthews wins 2018 Paul Simon Essay Contest at SIC

Thursday, April 19 by Jc Tinsley

Olivia Matthews of Cave-In-Rock (left) receives a $50 check from Dr. Karen Weiss, SIC Vice President of Academic Affairs, for winning the 2018 Paul Simon Essay Contest at Southeastern Illinois College. A student essay reflecting on how opportunities given at Southeastern Illinois College and... Read More.