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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.

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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.

IDOT, ISP Urge Motorcyclists to ‘Ride Smart’

Monday, April 16 by Jc Tinsley

The first hint of warm, spring weather is here and motorcycle riders are looking to rev up and hit the open road. To ensure rider safety, the Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police are reminding motorcyclists to “Ride Smart” before rolling out... Read More.

April is National Occupational Therapy Month at Wabash Christian

Friday, April 13 by Jc Tinsley

April is National Occupational Therapy Month! We have so many reasons to EDUCATE and CELEBRATE this month at Wabash Christian Village and Wabash Christian Therapy!First, Occupational Therapy is widely misunderstood as a profession. Many people ask- “What can occupational therapy do... Read More.

Mad Hatters build garden beds at Wabash Christian Heritage Apartments

Friday, April 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Mad Hatter 4-H Club and Wabash Christian Heritage Apartments teamed up to provide our independent living residents with four raised garden beds. This project was made possible due to a $400 grant from Farm Credit Illinois. Our residents are looking forward to... Read More.

Traffic accident leads to Crossville man’s arrest

Friday, April 13 by Jc Tinsley

Thursday night, a minor traffic accident witnessed by a Carmi Police officer led to the arrest of a Crossville man.Just before 9 pm, the accident occurred in Bradshaw Park when 41 year old John Holloman backed into another vehicle. Holloman was found to be... Read More.

GWRPC hold annual dinner

Friday, April 13 by Jc Tinsley

L-R: Scott Merkle, Donald Price, Charlotte St. Ledger, Larry Miller The Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission Board of Directors held their annual dinner on Thursday, March 29th at The Barn in Lawrenceville, IL. A progress report was given by the Executive Director, Sarah Mann,... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 4/10 – 4/13

Friday, April 13 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.04/13/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 30 year old Nicole I. Kimpling of Mt. Carmel after she was stopped for several traffic violations. During... Read More.