RLC AmeriCorps donates goods to homeless shelter for MLK Day of Service

Monday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

In celebration of the national Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service last week, members of Rend Lake College's AmeriCorps program collected and donated items to Lifeboat Alliance, a homeless shelter in Mt. Vernon. The students collected over 20 bags full of non-perishable items,... Read More.

Illinois Unemployment Rate Dips in December

Monday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 percentage point to 4.8 percent in December and nonfarm payrolls increased by +1,500 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)... Read More.

White County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Annual Meeting to be held Feb. 9

Monday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

White County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Annual Meeting will be held Friday, February 9, at the Floral Hall of the fairgrounds. Registration begins at 5:00 p.m. A free pork loin dinner will be served at 5:30. A short business meeting will follow. Three... Read More.

SIC Scholarship Deadline Quickly Approaching

Monday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

Bailey Fuerback of Harrisburg received the Alumni and Friends Association Scholarship during the 2017-18 academic year. “Thanks to this scholarship, I did not have to take out as much in student loans,” said Fuerback. “It has definitely helped ease the burden financially, and I... Read More.

Carmi PD: Early morning pursuit ends with arrest

Monday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

Friday evening, Carmi Police observed 21 year old James Parker of Carmi at the Huck’s gas station and knowing he was wanted on two White County warrants for domestic battery, took Parker into custody at 5:32pm. Parker was transported to the White County... Read More.

Carmi Police make two arrests Thursday

Friday, January 19 by Jc Tinsley

Just after 8 am Thursday, Illinois Department of Corrections Parole agents conducted a search of the residence of 31 year old Jason Ballard on Seventh Street in Carmi. During the search, agents discovered drug paraphernalia and suspected cannabis in a bedroom. A further... Read More.

Grayville City Council to hold special meeting Monday

Friday, January 19 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2018 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING 4:00 P.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL:Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner Stroud1. Discussion with City of Grayville Employees concerning Purchasing PoliciesADJOURN

NCOE School Board holds January meeting

Friday, January 19 by Jc Tinsley

The NCOE Board of Education held their monthly meeting on Wednesday evening in the Superintendent’s office. The meeting was brief with a short agenda.The minutes and the bills for the month were approved as presented.During the Treasurer’s Report, Mr. Vollman stated that overall the... Read More.

Carmi woman sentenced in Hamilton County Court Thursday

Friday, January 19 by Jc Tinsley

In Hamilton County Court on Thursday, 43 year old Heather Browning of Carmi was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to a charge of burglary according to States Attorney Justin Hood.Browning was originally placed on probation on the charge in... Read More.

FMH presents January Employee of the Month

Friday, January 19 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured is Mary McCulley, RN, CDE, FMH Med/Surg & ICU Nurse Manager presenting the January Employee of the Month Plaque to Jennifer Smith, RN. Each month, Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee who has exemplified outstanding patient care and customer service internally and externally. In... Read More.