GWRPC to host Partners in Employability discussions at local community colleges

Friday, September 2 by Jc Tinsley

On August 9, 2016, Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission, GWRPC, hosted a Business/Education Symposium at Carmi White County High School. The event was attended by the region’s K-12 superintendents and principals, community college Presidents and representatives, workforce development representatives, elected officials, economic development directors... Read More.

IECC and DCEO Officials Discuss Proposed Southern Illinois Auto Tech Workforce Initiative

Friday, September 2 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured, from left, are Illinois Eastern Community Colleges CEO Terry Bruce, Wabash Valley College President Dr. Matt Fowler, DCEO Deputy Director for Business Development Victor Narusis, DCEO Southern Region Senior Account Manager Kim Watson, Lincoln Trail College President Dr. Ryan Gower, Olney Central... Read More.

Carmi City Council Agenda for September 6, 2016

Friday, September 2 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street September 6, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. 1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. Approve August 16, 2016 Council Meeting Minutes4. For council consideration, discussion and possible approval:a)... Read More.

SIC Maintains Solid Credit Rating

Friday, September 2 by Jc Tinsley

Despite great strains on higher education due to the budget impasse in Springfield, Southeastern Illinois College has maintained its solid credit rating of AA- by Standard and Poor’s. “We’re in the high grade section of the ratings scale,” said President Jonah Rice, Ph.D. “While some... Read More.

Andy Acord to head third Edward Jones branch in Carmi

Friday, September 2 by Jc Tinsley

The St. Louis-based financial services firm Edward Jones moved into Carmi in 1986, making personalized investment services for individual investors a reality.Grant Gee, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Carmi, and Lana Anselment, the senior branch office administrator, are proud to announce the office's... Read More.

Agricultural groups to hold ‘Meet The Buyers’ event for Illinois and Missouri farmers

Friday, September 2 by Jc Tinsley

Farmers who want to meet with regional buyers one-on-one are invited to attend a ‘Meet the Buyers’ event scheduled for Oct. 10, 2016. This one-day event will take place at the St. Louis University campus in the Il Monastero Building, 3050 Olive Street, St.... Read More.

Scott Kiser addresses Rotary about suffering

Friday, September 2 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s meeting of the Carmi Rotary club Scott Kiser, director of residential care at the Baptist Children’s home was the guest speaker. Photo credit: Kenneth Dwain Harrelson Scott told the club he had been thinking a lot lately about suffering, and about people’s ability... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Police arrest report 8/31

Friday, September 2 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court.08/31/2016- Mt. Carmel Police arrested Valerie C. Schrader, age 36, of Mt. Carmel after she was observed in the area of 6th and Plum Street.... Read More.

Gunter Expecting Big Things from Volleyball Squad; Simon Hoping to Continue Winning Ways on the Gridiron

Thursday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

The boys of fall are officially on the job and Coach Kurt Simon’s Bulldogs are 1-0 after a lopsided win over CZR last Friday night. Since that game, the coach said he’d been asked multiple times if his team was that good or... Read More.

Home improvement classes set for fall at RLC

Thursday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

Make improvements to your home this fall with several do-it-yourself projects, brought to you through classes by instructor Wayne Kulich and Rend Lake College. Learn to build a fire pit, weather-proof your home, and repair drywall just in time for cold weather.Kulich’s first class,... Read More.