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Kiwanis Club Learns about Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services

Friday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis Club heard from Carla Donoho of the Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services (BCHFS) on Thursday. BCHFS open 100 years ago as an orphanage in Carmi. They took care of children who may have lost their parents to World War... Read More.

Truck stolen in Grayville Thursday night

Friday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a vehicle theft that occurred in Grayville Thursday night. Deputies spoke with Wendi Owen at 10:44 pm Thursday about the incident. Owen reported that the 2000 Ford F150 was parked behind her residence with a trailer attached and... Read More.

Half of Illinois voters see cuts in government waste, inefficiency as budget solution: Simon Poll

Friday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

At a time when public educational institutions, social service providers, and state and local governments are struggling to emerge from Illinois’ multi-year budget impasse, 51 percent of registered voters say the solution to the state’s $1.5 billion budget deficit is to cut “waste and... Read More.

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Governor’s Children’s Cabinet adopts new initiatives

Friday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

During a meeting today at Rush University Medical Center, the Governor’s Cabinet on Children and Youth selected new priority initiatives for the upcoming year. Over the past few months, agency representatives have collaborated to craft thoughtful proposals on issues affecting youth in Illinois. The Cabinet... Read More.

RLC’s Active Shooter training in demand for local schools, businesses

Friday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

One training program at Rend Lake College is preparing locals for what to do in the case of an active shooter. These 2-, 4- or 8-hour training courses are designed for school or business professionals to learn how to proactively handle an attack or... Read More.

RLC morns the passing of a president

Friday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Rend Lake College community lost one of its most impactful leaders Thursday. Mark S. Kern, the longest-serving president in Rend Lake College’s history, passed away March 8, 2018. “Mark always was an adamant supporter of Rend Lake College. In all his years as an... Read More.

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Carmi man surrenders on failure to register warrant

Friday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

Thursday afternoon, 54 year old Michael Cies of Carmi surrendered at the Carmi Police Department on a White County warrant for failure to register as a sex offender. Cies was taken into custody at 3:38 pm and transferred to the White County Jail. ... Read More.

American Red Cross Serving South Central Illinois Names New Executive Director

Friday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross is pleased to announce that Bryce Goff has been named Executive Director for of the American Red Cross Serving South Central Illinois. The American Red Cross Serving South Central Illinois serves more than 1.1 million residents in a 43-county area—providing vital... Read More.

Grayville City Council agenda for Monday, March 12th

Thursday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Mayor Bisch Commissioner Jordan Commissioner Brock Commissioner Downs Commissioner Stroud CONSENT AGENDA TREASURER’S REPORT PURCHASE ORDER APPROVALS EXECUTIVE SESSION: OTHER BUSINESS: 1. Grayville Days Request for Funds 2. TIF Agreement – Westwood Equities 3. Uniform Contract 4. Agency Agreement – Affordable Gas and Electric 5.... Read More.

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Red Cross Says Test Smoke Alarms and Turn Clocks Ahead for Daylight Saving Time

Thursday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

Daylight Saving Time is this weekend and the American Red Cross reminds remind everyoneto TEST the batteries in their smoke alarms as they TURN their clocks ahead an hour. “It’s important for everyone to make sure their household is ready,” said Lyn Hruska, Chief Executive... Read More.

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Kiwanis Club Learns about Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services

Truck stolen in Grayville Thursday night

Half of Illinois voters see cuts in government waste, inefficiency as budget solution: Simon Poll

Governor’s Children’s Cabinet adopts new initiatives

RLC’s Active Shooter training in demand for local schools, businesses

RLC morns the passing of a president

Carmi man surrenders on failure to register warrant

American Red Cross Serving South Central Illinois Names New Executive Director

Grayville City Council agenda for Monday, March 12th

Red Cross Says Test Smoke Alarms and Turn Clocks Ahead for Daylight Saving Time

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