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Lincoln Log Cabin offers training sessions April 1-2 for potential volunteers

Thursday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site will explain the many ways volunteers bring history to life for visitors at training sessions April 1 and 2.Whether your interests are in living history, serving as a tour guide, working in the visitor center or gift... Read More.

Shimkus Announces Annual High School Art Contest

Thursday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting entries for the 2017 Congressional Art Competition. The contest is open to high school students in the 15th Congressional District. Entries are due by April 28.“This is an annual competition that we are pleased to... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department investigating a missing trailer and a found sword

Thursday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department took a report of a stolen trailer on Wednesday afternoon. Milton York came to the Sheriff’s office to report that on Saturday, someone took a homemade trailer from his property outside Enfield. York told deputies that he had checked... Read More.

SIC Board meets amid State and Federal budget concerns

Thursday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met Tuesday, March 21 at 6 p.m. in the Rodney J. Brenner Board Room to hire an auditordiscuss state and federal budget impact on the college, as well as approve a number of action items. After receiving multiple... Read More.

IECC Board member resigns at Tuesday meeting

Thursday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

Trustee Michael Correll unexpectedly resigned from the Board of Trustees. First elected in 2009 and reelected in 2013, Correll stated, “I have tried to represent the 110,000 people of the District in the best way I could. I have attempted to stand for all... Read More.

Carmi Police arrest Norris City man for violating OP and meth

Thursday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

A Norris City man was arrested by Carmi Police early Thursday morning after a call for service on Webb Street.At 2:56 am, officers arrived at 409 Webb Street and took 41 year old Christopher Fields into custody for violating an order of protection. ... Read More.

Carmi Police make two traffic stop arrests overnight

Wednesday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police made two traffic stops that led to arrests late Tuesday and early Wednesday.At 10:25 pm, 39 year old Juston Jacoby of Carmi was pulled over at the intersection of Elm and 6th Streets and taken into custody for driving on a... Read More.

VICTOR S. TANQUARY, JR. NURSING SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED AT WVC

Wednesday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

Brooke Pearson, left, proudly accepts the Victor S. Tanquary, Jr. Nursing Scholarship from Tiffany Cowger, Assistant Dean of Student Services at WVC. Wabash Valley College is pleased to announce Brooke Pearson as the recipient of the 2016-2017 Victor S. Tanquary, Jr. Nursing Scholarship. The Victor... Read More.

Hayes Family Memorial Scholarship awarded to Presley Ice

Wednesday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

Presley Ice, left, proudly accepts the Hayes Family Memorial Scholarship from Tiffany Cowger, WVC’s Assistant Dean of Student Services. The Hayes Family Memorial Scholarship for 2016-2017 has been awarded to Presley Ice.Presley, a graduate of Lawrenceville High School, is the daughter of Chad and... Read More.

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Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation Seeking Applications for $100,000 Wisdom Tooth Award

Wednesday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of Delta Dental of Illinois, is now accepting applications for its annual Wisdom Tooth Award. The $100,000 grant will support a nonprofit organization that works to improve the oral health of Illinois children and plans... Read More.