34th Kunstfest coming to New Harmony Sept. 17 and 18

Thursday, September 8 by Jc Tinsley

On Sept. 17th and 18th The New Harmony Business Associates will sponsor their 34th annual Kunstfest. The festival celebrates German food, music and crafts and to celebrate New Harmony’s founders who came to the area in 1814. The festival runs from Sat. the 17th... Read More.

Henry, RLC HIT Program Director, to serve as President-Elect for SILHIMA

Thursday, September 8 by Jc Tinsley

Charlotte Henry, Rend Lake College’s Health Information Technology (HIT) Program Director, was recently seated as the President-Elect for the Southern Illinois Health Information Management Association (SILHIMA). Her two-year term began in July.Henry was initially elected by members of SILHIMA in the spring and was... Read More.

Shimkus Announces High School Coding Competition

Thursday, September 8 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting submissions for this year’s Congressional App Challenge, a coding competition for high school students. The Challenge submission period will run through October 26, 2016. “With demand expected to increase for workers with STEM and coding skills, I’m... Read More.

City of Carmi candidate petitions available September 20

Thursday, September 8 by Jc Tinsley

On April 4, 2017 as part of the Consolidated Election, voters will be encouraged to participate in the City of Carmi election. The people will elect a Mayor and City Clerk as well as four of the eight aldermen for the City Council.The present... Read More.

September is National Recovery Month

Thursday, September 8 by Jc Tinsley

From left: Paula Lawrence-Egyptian Health Department, Mayor Jeff Pollard, and White County State’s Attorney Denton Aud

Illinois Community College Board Responds to Closure of ITT Tech

Thursday, September 8 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) is working to help all displaced students across Illinois impacted by the closure of ITT Tech continue their education though their local community college. In letters going out to nearly 1,000 ITT Tech students, the ICCB is providing... Read More.

Illinois State Police announce statewide Labor Day enforcement figures

Thursday, September 8 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) officials announced the results of a very successful Labor Day weekend enforcement operation. Between September 2, 2016, and September 5, 2016, the ISP increased its enforcement efforts to keep motorists safe during the busy holiday travel period. ISP Troopers across the... Read More.

Carmi Police make warrant arrest Tuesday night

Wednesday, September 7 by Jc Tinsley

Tuesday night, Carmi Police arrested 35 year old Keri Case at her residence on Hillsdale Drive on a White County warrant for deceptive practice for a check over $150.Case was taken into custody at 7:19 pm and transported to the White County Jail,... Read More.

Illinois Department on Aging recognizes Healthy Aging Month

Wednesday, September 7 by Jc Tinsley

The fast-growing older adult population in Illinois and throughout the nation shines an even brighter light on the importance of healthy living and healthy aging. The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) recognizes the unique role healthy living plays in improving the physical, mental, social... Read More.

Illinois State Police to promote Rail Safety Enforcement

Wednesday, September 7 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 is partnering with local, state, and federal agencies to promote vehicle and pedestrian safety around railroad tracks and trains during Illinois Rail Safety Week, September 11 – 17, 2016. During 2015, there were 140 railroadgrade crossing collisions involving motor vehicles,... Read More.