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Carmi Police make several arrests on Wednesday and early Thursday

Thursday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police made a pair of warrant arrests on Wednesday morning. Just after 11 am, officers went to a residence on Foley Drive and took 30 year old Ashley Jordan and 37 year old Gregory Burnett into custody. Jordan was wanted... Read More.

NCOE Board re-employs all certified and non-certified staff for next school year

Thursday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

The NCOE Board of Education held their monthly meeting March 21st in the Superintendent’s office. The minutes and the bills for the month were approved as presented. Personnel issues highlighted the agenda for the meeting. For several years the Board has voted to send Reduction... Read More.

CAIRO MAN SENTENCED TO 23 YEARS IN PRISON FOR ASSISTING IN THE 2014 ATTEMPTED ARMED ROBBERY OF FIRST NATIONAL BANK IN CAIRO AND OTHER RELATED CRIMES

Thursday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

Otha Don Watkins, III, 35, of Cairo, Illinois, was sentenced today in United States District Court in Benton to 23 years in prison for assisting James Nathanial Watts in the May 15, 2014, attempted armed robbery of the First National Bank in Cairo and for other... Read More.

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Saline County Sheriff’s Department seeking assistance with burglary investigation

Thursday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Saline County Sheriff’s Office is needing the public’s assistance with a recent burglary. The burglary occurred on March 19th in the College Road area south of Eldorado. The burglary occurred at a residence along College Road between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Monday, March 19th . A... Read More.

USACE Announces Temporary Closure of a Section of the Rend Lake Bike Trail

Thursday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is announcing the temporary closure of the Rend Lake Bike Trail located within the North Sandusky Day Use Area. The closure will allow personnel to safely perform routine maintenance work along the trail. This section... Read More.

Dual Credit Programs Provide a Head Start for Students as Enrollments Swell

Thursday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

Students in high schools across the state are earning college credit and saving money thanks to a push by the community college system to increase access to dual credit opportunities. Over the last five years, enrollment in community college dual credit courses has increased... Read More.

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE AND AMERICAN LEGION OFFICIALS PREPARE FOR SUMMER YOUTH POLICE PROGRAM

Thursday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois State Police (ISP) and the American Legion announced plans for the 46th Annual American Legion Youth Police Camp (ALYPC) at Camp Lincoln, located at 1301 North MacArthur Boulevard, Springfield, Illinois, June 24-29, 2018. Dozens of aspiring teens from across Illinois will discover... Read More.

White County Drug Court sees another success story

Wednesday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured from left to right are: State’s Attorney Denton W. Aud, White County Associate Circuit Judge Mark R. Stanley, Nichole Bassemier, Probation Officer John Unfried, Substance Abuse Counselor Paula Lawrence, and Carmi Chief of Police Jason Carter. Not pictured are Circuit Clerk Kelly... Read More.

WVC Financial Aid Office Announces Scholarship Applications Available

Wednesday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Financial Aid Office at Wabash Valley College has announced that several scholarship applications are now available, and they encourage students to pursue applying for these scholarships. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE 2018-2019 scholarship applications are now available online for returning and spring 2018 graduating WVC students.... Read More.

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IECC Board of Trustees Meeting – March 20, 2018

Wednesday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Board of Trustees of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges met for the regular meeting Tuesday, March 20, at Wabash Valley College, Mt. Carmel. The trustees and administration gave special recognition to Madison Ferreira, Student Trustee, and expressed appreciation for her service on the... Read More.

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Carmi Police make several arrests on Wednesday and early Thursday

NCOE Board re-employs all certified and non-certified staff for next school year

Saline County Sheriff’s Department seeking assistance with burglary investigation

USACE Announces Temporary Closure of a Section of the Rend Lake Bike Trail

Dual Credit Programs Provide a Head Start for Students as Enrollments Swell

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE AND AMERICAN LEGION OFFICIALS PREPARE FOR SUMMER YOUTH POLICE PROGRAM

White County Drug Court sees another success story

WVC Financial Aid Office Announces Scholarship Applications Available

IECC Board of Trustees Meeting – March 20, 2018

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