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Illinois State Police troopers recognize Black History Month

Thursday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

In honor of Black History Month, African American Troopers along with active and retired members of the Illinois Association of Black Law Enforcement Officers (ABLE) are volunteering throughout the state at various schools where they are reading to students and engaging them in discussions... Read More.

WADI Scholarship Application Available at WVC

Thursday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Wabash Valley College Financial Aid Office has announced that one WADI Scholarship per county in the amount of $1150 is to be made available to income-eligible students in each of the following counties: Edwards, Gallatin, Hamilton, Saline, Wabash, Wayne, and White for use... Read More.

IL. Native Plant Society’s 2018 Indigenous Plant Symposium April 13-15

Thursday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Native Plant Society will host its 2018 Indigenous Plant Symposium from April 13 to April 15 at John A. Logan College in Carterville, Illinois. Its focus is Shawnee Natural Areas: Hotspots of Biodiversity.“Southern Illinois is one of the most biologically diverse places... Read More.

Gunsmithing Day to be Hosted at WVC March 22

Thursday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College has announced that it will be hosting the 7th Annual Gunsmithing Day on Thursday, March 22, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon in the (Gunsmithing) Industrial Studies Building. Lunch will be provided.Gunsmithing techniques will be demonstrated by current students. Instructor Brian... Read More.

Summer Employment Available at Rend Lake

Thursday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is looking for qualified candidates to fill student vacancies for the 2018 summer recreation season. Rend Lake offers a great work experience opportunity for students pursuing a career in the field of biology, outdoor recreation,... Read More.

Freshman Scholarship Applications Now Available at WVC

Thursday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College’s 2018-2019 Freshman Scholarship applications are now available online by clicking Scholarship listings at www.iecc.edu/wvc or by visiting the Guidance Office at area high schools. For questions or more information, students should contact their Guidance Office or the Financial Aid Office at... Read More.

WVC Hosting Archery Senior Showcase March 3

Wednesday, February 21 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College is pleased to announce that they are hosting an Archery Senior Showcase, NFAA Indoor 5-Spot Target, in the Spencer Sports Center Gym at 10:00 a.m. Line Time on Saturday, March 3. This is your opportunity to earn a scholarship spot on... Read More.

Illinois Department of Revenue Launches Statewide Electronic Lien Registry

Wednesday, February 21 by Jc Tinsley

Individuals looking for tax liens filed by the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) now have a searchable database at their disposal. A new online Statewide Tax Lien Registry (Lien Registry) provides a single-source to locate all active liens and releases filed by IDOR.The Lien... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department investigating burglary at Carmi church

Wednesday, February 21 by Jc Tinsley

Tuesday morning, the White County Sheriff’s Department received a report of a burglary at an outbuilding at Emmanuel United Methodist Church. Pastor Scott Baird reported that several woodworking tools he personally owned were missing, and he was unsure when the theft took place. No... Read More.

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SIC students win top school in welding competition

Wednesday, February 21 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College welding students attended and brought home awards from the 10th annual David Nuckols Memorial Welding Competition on Friday, Feb. 9 at Gray Wolf Industrial in Owensboro, Kentucky. SIC accepts the award for #1 welding school at the David Nuckols Memorial Welding Competition.... Read More.