Post 224 explodes for 26 runs Wednesday night, hosts Metropolis Thursday
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Carmi 2 0 0 5 7 14 11 1
McLeansboro 0 0 0 0 0 0 ... Read More.
Local News
Dual credit program saves RLC students over $1.5 million
Local high school students enrolled in Rend Lake College’s dual credit program had a record-setting year. With more students enrolled in the program than ever before earning more credit hours, students saved over $1.5 million and edged their way closer to a college degree.
RLC’s... Read More.
Summer Story Hour program wraps up at Carmi Public Library
Wednesday was the wind up Story Hour for our Summer Reading Program at Carmi Public Library. Ranger Mattie from Rend Lake Army Corps of Engineers was our presenter, bringing several mounts of birds found in our region. She discussed food preferences, habits, and feathers... Read More.
Crossville woman arrested by Carmi Police after traffic stop Wednesday night
27 year old Jenny Ward of Crossville was arrested by Carmi Police Wednesday night following a traffic stop at the intersection of Hillsdale and Ellen Drives. Ward was wanted on a charge of obstructing justice, and was taken into custody at 11:31 pm. ... Read More.
State Fair Entry Deadlines Approaching
State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon wants to remind fairgoers of several upcoming competition deadlines for the 2017 Illinois State Fair.
Entry deadlines for various competitions are listed below. Please note that some deadlines fall on a Saturday. If an entry deadline falls on a weekend,... Read More.
Representative Dave Severin to Hold Satellite Office Hours at Christopher Civic Center
Representative Dave Severin (R- Benton) will be holding satellite office hours at the Christopher Civic Center 208 N. Thomas St. Christopher, IL, 62822, on Wednesday July 5th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Rep. Severin’s staff will be available to take your opinions about what... Read More.
Air Evac Lifeteam Visits SIC Nursing Students
Southeastern Illinois College Nursing students examine an Air Evac helicopter as they learn about possible career opportunities as a flight nurse on an Air Evac Lifeteam this week.
Strike team pilot, Clyde Craig proudly stands in front of his helicopter after answering... Read More.
WVC ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
Wabash Valley College has announced the following closings for the Fourth of July holiday: There will be no classes and all offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4. The Red Café will be closed the week of July 3 through July 7. Small... Read More.
Illinois Ranks Highest in Nation for Road Safety
Illinois has been recognized as the top state in the country for road safety, according to The State of Safety report released by the National Safety Council. The report uses a grading system to rank states based on policy and laws pertaining to key... Read More.
Temporary closures at Rend Lake for Fireworks Festival
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is advising visitors of temporary closures designed to accommodate the Rend Lake Fireworks Festival activities at Rend Lake on July 1, 2017. Due to safety requirements set forth by American Fireworks Company, the River Road... Read More.