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56th Commencement at Wabash Valley College May 11th

Friday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

The 56th Commencement at Wabash Valley College will be Friday, May 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Spencer Sports Center.There will be 265 Associate degrees and certificates awarded for 2018.A Prelude of music by Marcia Woodcock, pianist, will be provided prior to the Processional.... Read More.

FMH presents May Employee Of The Month

Friday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured is Erin Phillips RN (right) being presented the May Employee of the Month plaque by Mariah Minor, RN, Skilled Care Unit Manager (left). Every month, Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee who has demonstrated exceptional patient care. Erin Phillips RN, who is a nurse... Read More.

SIC Brenner Memorial Bass Tournament is June 2

Thursday, May 3 by Jc Tinsley

The Rodney J. Brenner Memorial Buddy Bass Tournament, sponsored by theSoutheastern Illinois College Foundation, will be held on the Ohio River’s Smithland Pool Saturday, June 2.The five-fish limit tournament will have an 80 percent guaranteed payout... Read More.

Concealed Carry Course To Be Offered at WVC May 24-26, 2018

Thursday, May 3 by Jc Tinsley

If you are interested in obtaining your Illinois Concealed Carry License, why not enrollin 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, May 24 and 25, from... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department serves inmate with warrant

Wednesday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

Monday morning, a White County Sheriff’s deputy served 37 year old Roy Ritcheson a White County warrant for theft while at the White County Courthouse. Ritcheson is currently serving a sentence in the Illinois Department of Corrections, and reached a plea deal with the... Read More.

FMH to start a Community Garden

Wednesday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce we will be starting up a community garden, Fresh Blooms. The garden will be located on the corner of NW 10th Street and Main Street near Horizon Healthcare. The plans are in motion and the staff is... Read More.

Mt. Vernon Market Days Begins Season May 5th

Wednesday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

The 2018 Mt. Vernon Market Days season will kick off on Saturday May 5th from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Veteran’s Park. Market Days occur on the first Saturday of each month between May and September. This season's dates are May 5th, June 2nd,... Read More.

RLC approved as an entitled institution for Gateways to Opportunity credentials

Wednesday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College Early Childhood Education (ECE) students can now qualify for state-recognized credentials while taking courses to complete a degree or certificate. In April, RLC became an approved “entitled institution” for three Gateways to Opportunity credentials.Brenda Heinzmann, RLC Early Childhood Education Professor, said... Read More.

2018 State Fair Theme Announced

Wednesday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

With the start of the Illinois State Fair just 100 days away and the start of the Du Quoin State Fair not far behind, Agriculture Director Raymond Poe is unveiling the theme of the 2018 Illinois and Du Quoin State Fairs: Celebrate Illinois: 200 Years... Read More.

MCPD arrests 5/01/18

Wednesday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

The following individuals were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.05/01/2018, Mt. Carmel Police arrested 26 year old Shannon N. Fisher of Keensburg on a warrant charging her with possession of methamphetamine. ... Read More.