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Taxidermy class returning in January to RLC

Monday, November 28 by Jc Tinsley

Start the new year off with some hands-on experience learning the art of taxidermy by preserving, mounting and displaying an animal skin, such as a bird, deer and other small animal. The Rend Lake College class will begin Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017.Participants will need... Read More.

It’s A White County Christmas Events – Week 4

Monday, November 28 by Jc Tinsley

Week four of It’s a White County Christmas begins on Friday, December 2 with Bethlehem Revisited presented by First Christian Church, located at 504 Bohleber Drive. Bethlehem Revisited will be presented on December 2 from 6-8:30 pm, December 3 from 4:30-8:30pm and December 4... Read More.

MCPD activity report 11/23 – 11/26

Monday, November 28 by Jc Tinsley

11/23/2016-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 30 year old John S. Oberg of Evansville after police were called to an apartment in the 100 block of Mulberry Street. The complainant called the police stating that an unwanted intoxicated male subject walked into the home uninvited. When... Read More.

Illinois State Police apprehend suspect in Olney child death investigation

Monday, November 28 by Jc Tinsley

OLNEY, ILLINOIS -- On November 27, 2016, at 2:21 a.m., the Illinois State Police arrested Glen R. Ramey, 53, of Olney, for First Degree Murder and Predatory Sexual Assault in the death of Sabrina Stauffenberg, age 8. Stauffenberg was found deceased on the south... Read More.

Firewood Cutting Opportunity at Rend Lake

Friday, November 25 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake would like to announce the opportunity of a Firewood Cutting Special Use Permit. Firewood cutting is for personal use only, commercial use or resale is prohibited. The timeframe for the firewood cutting season is November... Read More.

Grayville City Council agenda for 11/28/16

Friday, November 25 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE NOVEMBER 28, 2016 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA AMENDED PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL:Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudCONSENT AGENDATREASURER’S REPORTEXECUTIVE SESSION: 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) 1 The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the City of Grayville Utilities Departments,... Read More.

Two burglary convictions handed down in White County Court Wednesday

Friday, November 25 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court Wednesday, 40 year old Charla Sullivan of Carmi entered an open plea of guilty on one count of theft according to States Attorney Denton Aud.Sullivan is one of two individuals arrested following the burglary of the Hank and Donna... Read More.

Three men injured in Wayne County accident Wednesday

Friday, November 25 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 troopers responded to an accident in Wayne County on Wednesday involving an RV that sent three New York men to an area hospital.According to the preliminary crash report, 74 year old Roger D Crain of Clay, New York was... Read More.

WVC Foundation Chili Supper set for December 1, 2016

Wednesday, November 23 by Jc Tinsley

The annual WVC Foundation Chili Supper will be held on Thursday, December 1, with serving from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Red Café in the David L. Hart Student Center. Foundation Directors will be serving chili, hot dogs, sandwiches, and homemade desserts. Carry-outs... Read More.

Secretary of State Offices Closed for Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 23 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th in observance of Thanksgiving.Facilities open Tuesday to Saturday will reopen on Saturday, November 26th. Offices and facilities open Monday to Friday... Read More.