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GED Completion Ceremony Held at WVC July 6

Tuesday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

One graduate participated in the WVC GED Completion Ceremony recently in the Red Café on the campus of Wabash Valley College. This student completed the testing requirements during the 2016 academic year. Pictured, left to right: Robert Turner, GED instructor, and Jordon Monts,... Read More.

New McLeansboro Restaurant Opening Thursday

Monday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

A fresh new eatery with a delicious past will open its doors to customers in Hamilton County later this week. It won't be cuisine cooked up by folks that McLeansboroans aren't already familiar with. In fact, it's food, many have been clamoring over... Read More.

District 19 Troopers respond to two accidents with injuries on Saturday

Monday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 troopers responded to two accidents with injuries on Saturday.At 4:39pm, troopers arrived at the Interstate 64 median, a quarter mile east of marker 109, where 19 year old Fisher Wagner and a 17 year old male juvenile, both of... Read More.

Carmi police make four arrests over weekend

Monday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

29 year old Omaha resident Courtney N Brannon turned herself into the Carmi Police Department office on Friday at 6:18pm on a White County warrant. Brannon was turned over to corrections officers at the White County Jail, and was later released after posting a... Read More.

Concealed Carry Course Offered July 21-23 at WVC

Monday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

If you are interested in obtaining your Illinois Concealed Carry License, why not enroll in the next Concealed Carry course being offered by Illinois Eastern Community Colleges which will be offered at Wabash Valley College on Thursday and Friday nights, July 21 and 22,... Read More.

Certified Nurse Aide Class Offered Fall Semester at WVC

Monday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

Individuals interested in employment as a Certified Nurse Aide should inquire now about a class being offered during the Fall Semester. Fall CNA classes will start on August 22, 2016 at Wabash Valley College. The Certified Nurse Aide class will meet on Mondays, Wednesdays,... Read More.

Girl Scouts to Host 8th Annual Dancing With Our Stars Fundraiser

Monday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

It’s time to once again dust off your dancing shoes and join Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) for the 8th annual Dancing With Our Stars (DWOS) fundraiser. The event will be held at the Krieger’s Convention Center in Mt. Vernon on Saturday, August... Read More.

RLC’s first UAS graduates flying drones into local agriculture industry

Monday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

Drones, or unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), are already making soaring strides in a number of industries, and none less vital to Southern Illinois than agriculture.Of the dozen graduates in Rend Lake College’s first UAS program, two standouts are taking their lessons to the farm... Read More.

Night at the Rend Lake Visitor Center

Monday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

Have you wondered what happens during the night after the Rend Lake Visitor Center closes? Join us on July 16th, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. as the Rend Lake Visitor Center comes to life with visitors from the past telling of their connection with Rend... Read More.

Monsanto Fund gives $25,000 to Girl Scouts for STEM Robotics Leadership program

Monday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) has received a $25,000 grant from the Monsanto Fund to support Girl Scout STEM Robotics Leadership in Jersey, Macoupin, Madison and St. Clair counties. Robotics are a key component of GSSI’s commitment to giving girls opportunities and guidance... Read More.