USACE Announces Temporary Closure of Sections of the Rend Lake Bike Trail

Friday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is announcing the temporary closure of a section of the Rend Lake Bike Trail. The closure is an extension of the current closure and will be in effect until further notice. The closure will allow... Read More.

CAST ANNOUNCED FOR WVC’S SPRING MUSICAL “OVER THERE”

Friday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

(Left to Right Front Row) Jim Thread, Assistant Stage Manager; Alison Dudley, Accompanist; Sue Schriber, Guest Director; Eric Carroll, Stage Manager; Jamey Walston, House Tech; (Second Row) Jim Summers, Amanda Andrews, Jerry Fromm, Jackie Summers, George Beckerman,Carolyn Highhouse (Back Row) Colette Grigsby, Joe... Read More.

SIC Cosmetology’s Daddy/Daughter Hair School a Hit

Friday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

Kennedy Howell, 6, of Norris City gets pampered while her daddy, Ron Howell braids her hair with the help of SIC cosmetology student Whitney Shavez of Harrisburg. Just in time for Valentine’s day, Southeastern Illinois College’s Cosmetology Program held their second Daddy/Daughter Hair School... Read More.

WVC’s Career and Technical Education Programs Prepare Students for Jobs

Friday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

Career and Technical Education (CTE) prepares individuals for high-skilled, in-demand employment that furthers Illinois’ global competitiveness. Last year, roughly two-thirds (62.2%) of all Illinois community college graduates earned a CTE degree or certificate. CTE programs offer flexible scheduling, work-based learning, and stackable credentials that... Read More.

School emergency scenario training to be held in Mt. Carmel today and Monday

Friday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

We would like for the public to be aware that the Mt. Carmel Police Department, Illinois State Police, Wabash County Sheriff's Office and Wabash General Hospital will be conducting a school emergency scenario at the Mt. Carmel Elementary School (Former NICE) later today. Police... Read More.

White County Law Enforcement Issue Additional Information on Threat

Thursday, February 15 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff's Office received a call in reference to a threat on social media between two juvenile subjects. The initial report indicated no threat or danger to the school system. The Carmi Police Department responded to assist. Due to the fact that... Read More.

Righter: 2018 budget must include cuts

Thursday, February 15 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following reaction in response to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Budget Address Feb. 14.“Today, Governor Rauner outlined a good plan that would set Illinois on the right path to fiscal certainty. Our road-map in 2018 for a balanced budget... Read More.

MCPD Arrests 2/13 – 2/14

Thursday, February 15 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. 02/13/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 42 year old Roger A. Gladish of Princeton after he was stopped for a traffic violation in the... Read More.

SIC Bests IL Universities for Top Nursing Program in the State

Thursday, February 15 by Jc Tinsley

RegisteredNursing.org, an organization founded by practicing registered nurses, has evaluated all of the Associate’s Degree in Nursing programs in Illinois. This list helps aid potential nurses in their search for the best nursing program in the state. Southeastern Illinois College’s Registered Nursing (RN) Program was... Read More.

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Rep. Severin: Governor’s Budget Proposal Important Starting Point

Thursday, February 15 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) issued the following statement in reaction to the Governor’s budget address today.“I believe the Governor laid out a realistic look at the State of Illinois’ financial picture in his budget address today. We’ve suffered under the rule of Mike... Read More.