Red Cross issues emergency call for blood and platelet donations to address significant shortage

Wednesday, July 6 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross has issued an emergency call for blood and platelets, urging all eligible donors to give now to replenish an extremely low summer blood supply.Blood donations have fallen short of hospital needs for the past few months, resulting in about 39,000... Read More.

IEMA offer heat safety tips

Wednesday, July 6 by Jc Tinsley

Heat, Humidity Can Be Deadly CombinationSPRINGFIELD – On average, heat kills more people each year than other weather-related hazards, such as tornadoes, floods and lightning. To increase awareness about the dangers of extreme heat, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management... Read More.

SCRIPTS AVAILABLE FOR WVC/WVAC FALL PRODUCTION “FARCE OF NATURE”

Wednesday, July 6 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College and the Wabash Valley Arts Council are pleased to announce that scripts are now available in the Bauer Media Center for the fall production, “Farce of Nature,” which will be presented October 14, 15, and 16, 2016. Auditions will be held... Read More.

Hamilton County Enhanced 911 is Live

Wednesday, July 6 by Jc Tinsley

Representative John Bradley explaining part of the process of that took place with the Legislature, so Hamilton County could access the necessary funds to implement Enhanced 9-1-1. Left of Bradley is Hamilton County State's Attorney Justin Hood and Interim 911 Director Tracy Felty on... Read More.

Upcoming Events at SIC

Wednesday, July 6 by Jc Tinsley

July 12, 6 p.m. – Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees meeting in the Rodney J. Brenner Board Room at SIC in Harrisburg.July 16, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Food service certification/recertification class will be held in A building, room 116. Tuition is... Read More.

White County 4H Show Opens Saturday

Tuesday, July 5 by Jc Tinsley

The 2016 4-H Show begins this Saturday, July 9 and runs through Wednesday, July 13, 2016. This year 120 4-H members are enrolled in over 704 exhibits at the White County 4-H Shows. White County 4-H members have worked throughout the year on projects... Read More.

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Carmi Police make four holiday weekend arrests

Tuesday, July 5 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department made several arrests over the holiday weekend. 31 year old Lindsay West of Carmi was taken into custody on Friday at 1:25 pm on a White County warrant for retail theft. West was transported to the White County Jail and... Read More.

Bicentennial Celebration MOVED TO CARMI HIGH SCHOOL; Fireworks on July 4th

Sunday, July 3 by Jc Tinsley

The Independence Day holiday will bring much activity to Carmi. The City of Carmi is hosting a Bicentennial Celebration on July 4th. Due to the weather forecast, the celebration is being moved to Carmi High School. Doors will open at 3pm. At 4pm, The... Read More.

Du Quoin State Fair to Implement Admission Fee

Friday, July 1 by Jc Tinsley

Du Quoin, IL. – In an effort to maintain sustainability, organizers of the fair announced today the establishment of a minimal admission fee for the 2016 Du Quoin State Fair. All adult fairgoers who wish to attend the 2016 Du Quoin State Fair will... Read More.

Stopgap Funding Plan Will Support Critical Response, Safety Programs at IEMA

Friday, July 1 by Jc Tinsley

The stopgap funding plan passed by the legislature and signed by Governor Rauner yesterday enables the Illinois Emergency Management Agency to continue its mission to protect the residents of Illinois from a variety of hazards and respond to disasters throughout the state. “This spending plan... Read More.