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Forensic Falcons Continue National Success

Friday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

Seated (l-r): Braden Cummins, Chanse Tullis, Jordan Fricks, Donovyn Valdez. Standing (l-r): Angelica Harrelson, Kaydee Dycus, and Cheriaca Huntley. The Southeastern Illinois College Forensic Falcons represented southern Illinois wellthis month at the national community college speech... Read More.

Carmi man arrested on White, Hamilton County warrants

Friday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 55 year old Mark Johnson at his residence Thursday on a White County warrant. Johnson was taken into custody just after noon and transported to the White County Jail. At the Jail, it was found that Johnson was also wanted... Read More.

Kiwanians Learn About Stay Positive Stay Aggressive

Friday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

At their Thursday meeting, the Carmi Kiwanis Club heard from Caleb Hughes about Stay Positive Stay Aggressive (SPSA). The 501C3 organization was started by Jade Mitchell just twelve days following a diagnosis of MS. The organization has no payroll and 100% of the... Read More.

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.