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SIC Art Students Tour Mitchell Museum

Tuesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

Retired Mt. Vernon High School Art teacher and Cedarhurst Docent, Carol Wilkinson (left) gave Southeastern Illinois College art and design students a tour last week of the Eldon Benz exhibit at the Mitchell Museum and Cedarhurst Center for the Arts in Mt. Vernon. ... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest Employee of the Quarter, Eric Stead

Tuesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

Shawnee National Forest recently recognized Eric Stead as Employee of the Quarter for his woodworking skills in making wooden plaques for employees departing the forest in either retirement or other employment. His efforts, done on personal time, gave these employee recognitions a special... Read More.

Carmi League of Arts to hold auditions for Holly Jolly Follies Dec. 10

Tuesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi League of Arts will once again host the Holly Jolly Follies on Sunday, December 18 at 2:30 p.m. This holiday variety show will be held in the CWCHS Auditorium. Admission is free with a donation of non-perishable food or diapers. These items... Read More.

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It’s A White County Christmas Events – Week 3

Tuesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

The third week of It’s a White County Christmas beings on November 25th with the Christmas Shopping Stroll. Participating merchants include The Courtyard, HD Bean Jewelers, Karger Kollectibles, Rediscovered Treasures, Wild Imaginations Boutique and Merle Norman Cosmetics and Boutique.Saturday, November 26, beings with a... Read More.

Upcoming events at SIC 12/1 – 12/17

Tuesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

Dec. 1, 6 p.m. -- Martha Briana’s Domestic Disposables MFA Thesis Reception will be held in the George T. Dennis Visual and Performing Arts Center upper lobby, outside of the Art Gallery. For more information, contact Sara DeNeal at 252-5400 ext. 2232 or Read More.

“Breakfast with Santa” to be hosted by WVC’s Small World

Tuesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

A delightful opportunity awaits area parents and children with “Breakfast with Santa” which is being hosted by Wabash Valley College’s Small World. The event, to be held on Saturday morning, December 3 from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. in WVC’s Red Café located in the... Read More.

Red Cross Issues Safe Cooking, Travel Tips as Thanksgiving Approaches

Tuesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

Thanksgiving is almost here – a time when many people will travel home to visit loved ones and households will prepare the holiday feast. The American Red Cross has steps people can follow to have a safe holiday.“Cooking is the number one cause of... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Police Activity Report 11/17 – 11/21

Monday, November 21 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.11/17/2016- Mt. Carmel Police arrested 29 yeaer old Adam W. Barnett of Mt. Carmel after he was stopped for a traffic violation... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department makes domestic battery arrest

Monday, November 21 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department arrested Roy Ritcheson Thursday night after receiving a call about a domestic battery in Crossville. Sheriff Maier met with the victim in Grayville, then proceeded to arrest Ritcherson at 9:30 pm on an outstanding Hamilton County warrant. After consulting... Read More.

Carmi Police make two arrests over weekend

Monday, November 21 by Jc Tinsley

Friday morning, Carmi Police arrested 70 year old Thomas McCord of Crossville on a White County warrant for driving on a suspended license. McCord was taken into custody at 10:21 am and was released from the White County Jail after posting a $150... Read More.