Local News

Tiny House to be Auctioned at Frontier Community College

Wednesday, May 3 by Jc Tinsley

Frontier Community College is holding a public auction on Saturday, May 20, 2017 beginning at 11:00 a.m. to auction off the tiny house built by the FCC Construction Technology Program. The auction will be held in the Workforce Development Center on the north... Read More.

CONCEALED CARRY COURSE OFFERED AT WVC MAY 18, 19, 20

Wednesday, May 3 by Jc Tinsley

If you are interested in obtaining your Illinois Concealed Carry License, why not enroll in the next Concealed Carry course being offered by Illinois Eastern Community Colleges which will be offered at Wabash Valley College on Thursday and Friday nights, May 18 and 19,... Read More.

SIC Names Two SIC Distinguished Alumni for 2017

Wednesday, May 3 by Jc Tinsley

For the first time, Southeastern Illinois College has named two alumni – a husband-wife duo – for the honored title of Distinguished Alumni. Dr. Stephen L. Raben and Nancy (Fillingim) Raben have been selected to join SIC’s Distinguished Alumni roster, and will give the keynote... Read More.

FMH May Calendar of Events

Wednesday, May 3 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, May 11th.Coffee... Read More.

RLC Concealed Carry courses set for May 20-21 and August 4-5

Wednesday, May 3 by Jc Tinsley

Only two Illinois Concealed Carry courses remain this summer at Rend Lake College. A Saturday-Sunday course is set for May 20-21 and a Friday-Saturday session is scheduled for August 4-5.Later this month, participants will prepare to apply for their permit from 8 a.m. –... Read More.

Rural Wabash County Water District bills delayed

Tuesday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

"Due to unforseen circumstances, April billing for the Rural Wabash County Water District was delayed on being mailed out. As a result, the due date has been extended for this month only to Monday, May 15, 2017. Please contact 618-299-6101 if you have any questions.... Read More.

Illinois Awarded Funds to Offer Advanced Training on Detecting Impaired Driving

Tuesday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois is one of five states to receive a federal training grant from the Governor’s Highway Safety Association and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility to combat drug-impaired driving. The grant, to be administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation, will fund 10 Advanced... Read More.

First Lady Launches Illinois Family Connects

Tuesday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

First Lady Diana Rauner is celebrating the launch of the Illinois Family Connects pilot program, a universal newborn support system. It is a home visiting program administered by the Stephenson County Health Department and available to new babies and their families.“I have seen firsthand... Read More.

Fix for 41 To Begin Soon with Evening Restrictions

Tuesday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces evening lane restrictions beginning on or around Monday, May 8 as the Fix for 41 project gets under way. Contractors will begin restricting lanes on U.S. 41 for shoulder widening, construction of a temporary bridge at Cheatham Slough... Read More.

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Carmi PD makes traffic stop arrest Monday night

Tuesday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

At 9:07 pm Monday, Carmi Police arrested 33 year old Heather Bond of Carmi for driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop. Bond was pulled over at the intersection of 6th and Elm Streets and taken into custody. She was released... Read More.