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MCPD to hold car seat safety check April 21st

Tuesday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

On Saturday, April 21st at 9:00 AM-Noon, there will be car seat safety check conducted at the Mt. Carmel Fire Department located at 830 N. Walnut Street in Mt. Carmel. To schedule an appointment call 618-263-3044. The child must be in attendance at the... Read More.

CWC Unit 5 Board meets for April

Tuesday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

Kelli Chapman was appointed to serve as President of the Board of Education for the next school year, Tom Scates was appointed Vice-President and Barb Mitchell was appointed Secretary.Also, Board meetings will continue to be held on the third Monday of each month at... Read More.

ATV stolen from Crossville recovered in Wayne County

Tuesday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

A four wheeler reported stolen in Crossville has been recovered according to a press release from Sheriff Doug Maier.Clint Spencer reported the theft on July 4th, 2016. The ATV was found abandoned in rural Wayne County. According to Maier, it had been painted a... Read More.

Two sentenced in White County Court on Monday

Tuesday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

Two individuals were sentenced to Illinois Department of Correction custody on Monday in White County Circuit Court according to States Attorney Denton Aud.37 year old Tonya Moss of Norris City was sentenced to eight years on a charge of criminal sexual abuse. Moss... Read More.

Shimkus: Why I’m celebrating this Tax Day

Tuesday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

President Reagan famously quipped that Republicans act like every day is the Fourth of July, and Democrats act like every day is Tax Day. Well this Tax Day every American — Republican, Democrat, or otherwise — has reason to celebrate. After more than 30 years,... Read More.

NCOE Golf Scramble to honor Frank Blackman May 5th

Tuesday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

The annual NCOE golf scramble will be held again this year at the Carmi County Club on the morning of May 5th. The scramble will begin at 8:00 a.m. This year the event will honor Mr. Frank Blackman, long time Superintendent of the NCOE... Read More.

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Nine WCHS seniors become Warriors

Tuesday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

Nine Wayne City seniors became Rend Lake College Warriors on Monday during College Signing Days. RLC advisors met with the students to pass along important information, answer questions, and enroll students into summer and fall classes.Registration for Summer and Fall 2018 classes at RLC is... Read More.

Upcoming Events at SIC

Monday, April 16 by Jc Tinsley

April 16, 2:00 p.m. – Softball vs. John A. Logan. The Lady Falcons will play a double header against John A. Logan College. April 17, 3:00 p.m. – Baseball vs. Rend Lake. The SIC Falcons will play against Rend Lake College. April 17, 4:00 – 6:00... Read More.

Tickets For Grandstand Summer Concert Series To Go On Sale Saturday Via Ticketmaster

Monday, April 16 by Jc Tinsley

This weekend marks your first chance to purchase tickets to central Illinois’ most anticipated summer concert series. Tickets to all of the announced Illinois State Fair Grandstand concerts will go on sale Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. via Ticketmaster.com. For those who prefer to... Read More.

Multi-State E. coli Infections Linked to Chopped Romaine Lettuce

Monday, April 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, and other state and local health departments, is investigating a multi-state cluster of E. coli infections linked to chopped romaine lettuce.Information collected to... Read More.