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Mayor Pollard signs Constitution Week proclamation

Wednesday, September 13 by Jc Tinsley

September 17 – 23 is celebrated each year by all Chapters of the National Society Daughters of The American Revolution since August 2, 1956 when President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed it into law. Present for the signing of the Proclamation by Mayor Pollard were... Read More.

CRASH FATALITIES DROP 78 PERCENT OVER LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Wednesday, September 13 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Leo P. Schmitz announces fatal traffic crashes dropped from 19 in 2016, to 5 in 2017; and fatalities dropped from 23 in 2016, to 5 in 2017. Over the Labor Day holiday weekend, the ISP issued 6,127 total citations and... Read More.

Jesse White Urges Student Readers to Enter “Letters About Literature” Competition

Wednesday, September 13 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White is urging students in grades 4 through 12 to enter the 2018 “Letters About Literature” contest — a national reading and writing competition. “Letters About Literature” invites students to read a book, poem or play of their... Read More.

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Pre-K Screening to be held at SIC September 26

Wednesday, September 13 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Ohio Valley Special Education District will be conducting free Pre-Kindergarten screenings on Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. outside of Southeastern Illinois College’s Melba Patton Library. The screenings take about 45 minutes and include hearing, vision, speech, language and coordination tests. ... Read More.

WVC Offers Travel Adventure Class on Illinois French Creole Corridor & The Illinois French Language

Wednesday, September 13 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College is pleased to announce that a most interesting and unique class is being offered again for Fall Semester, “Illinois French and the Creole Corridor Experience.” Explore the beginnings of our Midwestern region through the folklore, songs, and language of the original settlers... Read More.

Carmi Police take theft reports; make two arrests after traffic stop

Wednesday, September 13 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police took reports of stolen items on Tuesday morning. Burnace Germany reported at 10:51 am that sometime overnight, someone broke into his apartment on Abelson Drive and stole a Direct Express card and a Banterra Bank debit card. At 11:10 am, Nikki Jonas reported... Read More.

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Wabash Christian Village would like to thank many sponsors for making the 2017 Golf Scramble a success!

Wednesday, September 13 by Jc Tinsley

1st Place Team was TPRB of Fairfield: Bruce Worley, Red Thomas, Terry Powell, & Phillip Powell. The first place sponsors were Medline Industries, St. Vincent Medical Group/Tri-State Community Clinics, and Bellmont Christian Church. 2nd Place Team was B&B Tank Truck & Construction: Henry Donehue,... Read More.

Outlaws, soldiers, immigrants and more Oct 5-6 at Conference on Illinois History

Wednesday, September 13 by Jc Tinsley

Outlaws getting quick justice from a mob. Enslaved people suffering in a supposedly free state. Immigrants making new lives in small towns and big cities. Lingering questions about Abraham Lincoln’s coffin. Those stories and many others will be told next month at the 2017 Conference... Read More.

Carmi Chamber of Commerce to hold September Lunch and Learn

Wednesday, September 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is once again hosting a Lunch and Learn program the Chamber hopes will be of benefit to the business community. The September Lunch and Learn will be held at the Carmi Public Library on September 27, 2017 at noon. Read More.

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Voters honor Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum as a top Illinois attraction

Wednesday, September 13 by Jc Tinsley

Voters have once again delivered for Abraham Lincoln. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum was selected as one of the top attractions in Illinois by voters in the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice travel award contest. Coming in at No. 3, the ALPLM was the... Read More.

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Mayor Pollard signs Constitution Week proclamation

CRASH FATALITIES DROP 78 PERCENT OVER LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Jesse White Urges Student Readers to Enter “Letters About Literature” Competition

Pre-K Screening to be held at SIC September 26

WVC Offers Travel Adventure Class on Illinois French Creole Corridor & The Illinois French Language

Carmi Police take theft reports; make two arrests after traffic stop

Wabash Christian Village would like to thank many sponsors for making the 2017 Golf Scramble a success!

Outlaws, soldiers, immigrants and more Oct 5-6 at Conference on Illinois History

Carmi Chamber of Commerce to hold September Lunch and Learn

Voters honor Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum as a top Illinois attraction

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