Local News

Linnemann promoted to Captain

Friday, May 26 by Jc Tinsley

Zachary T. Linnemann has been promoted to the rank of captain in the U.S. Army. Lt. Col.l Mark R. Himes (left), Regimental Engineer Squadron commander, presents Capt. Zachary T. Linnemann with his official promotion orders. Linnemann is currently serving as Squadron Training Officer with Regimental Engineer... Read More.

PawFest to be Held in Mt. Vernon

Thursday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

PawFest, presented by Mt. Vernon Festivals, Inc., will be held June 4th at Veteran’s Park. This is the first year PawFest will be held separate from Fall Fest. The event will run from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. and will include vendor booths, laser tag,... Read More.

South East IL AHEC to hold Rural Health Careers Summer Camp

Thursday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

South East Illinois Area Health Education Center (SEI-AHEC), in collaboration with Fairfield Memorial Hospital (FMH) and Frontier Community College (FCC), is planning a Rural Health Careers camp for June 30, 2017. The camp is open to incoming freshmen and sophomore students in the surrounding... Read More.

Small World Academy and Kindergarten Readiness Offered at WVC This Summer

Thursday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

Where will your child spend his/her summer? Small World will be offering daily programs for children ages 0-9 years of age once again this summer. Children will learn, swim, go on field trips, learn about new foods, create art projects, and discover so much... Read More.

Broadway Market to Host First Friday’s Food & Art of the Season

Thursday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Vernon’s Broadway Market will host their first Friday’s Food & Art of the 2017 season on Friday, June 2nd from 4 p.m.- 8p.m. Adult beverages, hot dogs, barbeque, nachos, kettle corn and more will be available to purchase. This season, Friday’s Food &... Read More.

Righter legislation to help teacher shortage passes Senate Committee

Thursday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

Students seeking to become a teacher would have another way to receive their teaching license under legislation sponsored by State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) and passed by the Senate Education Committee May 23.Currently, students must achieve minimum mandatory scores on standardized tests in order... Read More.

Memorial Day Safety Tips from the Red Cross

Thursday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

Many folks will spend the upcoming Memorial Day weekend taking a road trip, having their first picnic of the season or enjoying that first dip in the ocean or pool. Follow these American Red Cross tips to stay safe and relish all the long... Read More.

2017 Grandstand Lineup – Du Quoin State Fair

Thursday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

Eight dynamic performances plus two FREE concerts are planned for the 2017 Du Quoin State Fair. State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon announced today that tickets for the Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand concert series will go on sale Thursday, June 1 via Ticketmaster.com and the... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department investigating stolen irrigation wire

Thursday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a theft of irrigation wire reported on Wednesday.Van Henning told deputies that the theft had occurred sometime between April 28th and May 23rd. The wire was taken from Section 19 Hawthorn East, just South of Campbell’s Oil. ... Read More.

White County Retired Teachers to hold pork burger lunch

Thursday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

Members of the White County Retired Teachers Association in conjunction with Little Giant Grocery in Carmi will hold a Pork Burger lunch on SATURDAY, JUNE 3 on the Little Giant Parking Lot between the hours of 11:00 and 1:00. Monies from the sale will... Read More.