Local News

Carmi Police make two arrests Tuesday

Wednesday, April 11 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police were called Tuesday afternoon to an apartment on Sixth Street in reference to a domestic incident. There, 31 year old Seth Perry of Carmi was arrested after he was found to be in violation of an order of protection. Perry was... Read More.

Special Olympics Illinois kicks off 50th Anniversary celebration

Wednesday, April 11 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today joined athletes and volunteers for the Special Olympics Illinois 50th Anniversary Kickoff celebrations at the Touch of Nature Environmental Center in Carbondale. “The Special Olympics has its roots in Illinois and is a major source of pride in our state history,”... Read More.

Rend Lake College Board of Trustees — April 10, 2018, Meeting Highlights

Wednesday, April 11 by Jc Tinsley

Trader seated as new Student Trustee Mackenzie Trader, a sophomore from Scheller, was seated as the new student member of the Board of Trustees following a March election. The Waltonville High School graduate is studying Agriculture Business and Agricultural Production and Management, and plans to... Read More.

Two RLC articulation agreements established with SIU, Missouri Baptist

Wednesday, April 11 by Jc Tinsley

During the Rend Lake College Board of Trustees monthly meeting, two new articulation agreements were approved to help graduates of several RLC programs, including Industrial Technology and Criminal Justice. The agreements are effective immediately for those who meet program requirements at both institutions.The Southern... Read More.

Upcoming Summer and Fall 2018 Classes for SIC White County Center

Friday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

Rhetoric and Composition I (ENG 121XD) – Mondays and Wednesdays 10am- 12:50 pm, June 4- July 26. Tuition and fees required. SIC White County Center Room 123.Food Service Safety and Sanitation (FOS 112X)- June 18, 9am- 5pm. Tuition and fees required. SIC White County... Read More.

FMH presents April Employee of the Month

Friday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured is Amy Marsh, Chief Financial Officer, presenting Ashley Hess, Accounts Payable, the Employee of the Month plaque. Each month, Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee who has exemplified exceptional patient care and customer service internally and externally.In April, Ashley Hess, who works in Accounts... Read More.

Kiwanians Learn About Smart Lunch Rooms

Friday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

During Thursday’s meeting, the Carmi Kiwanis Club heard from Pam Haywood and Ashely Hoffman with University of Illinois Extension about SNAP Education and the Smart Lunch Room Program.Haywood told the club that the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Education program focuses their nutrition... Read More.

Iconic Pop Groups To Kick Off 2018 Illinois State Fair Concert Series

Friday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

The ultimate party band is headed to the 2018 Illinois State Fair! After nearly 40-years of hits and millions of albums sold, Boy George and Culture Club with Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey will perform on the grandstand stage on Friday, August 10th.“There’s no better... Read More.

Fatal crash reported in Wayne County Wednesday afternoon

Friday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police have released details about a fatal traffic crash that occurred Wednesday afternoon on Interstate 64 in Wayne County.According to the preliminary report, at approximately 1:33 pm, 64 year old Thomas Shull of St. Charles, Missouri was travelling east when for unknown... Read More.

Carmi Rotary learn about Kenya from Mike Pfister

Friday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Rotary club took a trip to Africa on Thursday, thanks to guest speaker Mike Pfister.Mike came to the day’s meeting with an impressive Power Point presentation, which he said Mike Bell had helped him create.Mike told the Rotarians that he has made... Read More.