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Carmi Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament Results

Monday, June 26 by Jc Tinsley

First Place Team- Jeff Fetcho, Justin Fetcho, Jara Mitchell and Ryan Mitchell (Photo credit: Toby Brown.) Second Place Team- Todd Rice, Matt Rice, Craig Winter and Dave Higginson (Photo credit: Toby Brown.) Third Place Team- Kevin Wolff, Drew Riley, Tim Riley and Marc... Read More.

Scenes from RLC’s Discovery Camp 2017

Monday, June 26 by Jc Tinsley

Over two dozen students took part in Rend Lake College's Discovery Camp, back on campus Tuesday by popular demand, to give the students the chance to explore and learn about many health care careers. This two-day camp is free for attendees and is held... Read More.

Generous Museum Donation Creates Permanent Exhibit for Regional Art at SIC

Monday, June 26 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College announced today a $2.5 million donation to fund a new building on the Harrisburg campus, which will include an endowment for operational support.Retired Air Force Colonel William C. Hise and the estate of his late twin brother Air Force Brigadier General... Read More.

FMH July Calendar of Events

Monday, June 26 by Jc Tinsley

Cancer Care Support Group:Fairfield Memorial Hospital holds a Cancer Support Group meeting once a month on the second Thursday of the each month from 6-7 p.m. in the Medical Arts Complex (MAC) Community Education Room, with the next meeting being held, Thursday, July 13th.Coffee... Read More.

Righter: New education funding reform provides boost for downstate schools, doesn’t bailout Chicago

Monday, June 26 by Jc Tinsley

An analysis by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) found schools across the state, especially in State Sen. Dale Righter’s (R-Mattoon) 55th Senate District, fare better under new education funding reform legislation (Senate Bill 1124 – Amendment 3) compared to education funding reform... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 6/21 – 6/24

Monday, June 26 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.06/21/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 30 year old Joshua L. O'Gorman of Grayville after he was stopped for a traffic violation. During... Read More.

Grayville City Council meeting agenda 6/26/17

Monday, June 26 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL:Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudCONSENT AGENDATREASURER’S REPORTPURCHASE ORDER APPROVALSEXECUTIVE SESSION: 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) 1 The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the City of... Read More.

Post 224 picks up two wins on Sunday at RLC

Monday, June 26 by Jc Tinsley

Game 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Carmi 0 1 3 3 0 2 0 9 12 0 Herrin ... Read More.

NCOE School Board passes 2016-17 amended budget

Thursday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

The NCOE Board of Education recently held a public hearing and passed the 2016-2017 amended budget. Mr. Vollman told the Board that the district has been conservative with spending but since the State has not been sending transportation or special education payments this has... Read More.

RLC’s first baseball camp of the season is a home run

Thursday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

INA, Ill. (June 22, 2017) - Rend Lake College's first baseball camp kicked off this week with grades 3-5 working on the fundamentals hitting, fielding, pitching, throwing, base running, and mental aspects of the game. The camp was coached by... Read More.