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Grayville Police conduct sweep of high school with area K-9’s

Thursday, December 14 by Jc Tinsley

On Wednesday, the Grayville Police Department, along with K-9 units from the Edwards County Sheriff Department, Mt. Carmel Police Department, Carmi Police Department and Robinson Police Department conducted a detail at Grayville High School.During the detail, the K-9’s were used to conduct a sweep... Read More.

SIC Hosts Annual Spotlight Day for Area High School Students

Monday, December 11 by Jc Tinsley

tudents were given the opportunity to look into Southeastern Illinois College’s Career Technical Education (CTE) programs by attending the Applied Technology Spotlight Day on Friday, Dec. 1. The event provided some hands-on experience in the multiple fields of study available. Area high school juniors and... Read More.

FMH expanding Horizon Healthcare into Cisne area

Tuesday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured is the team for the Horizon Healthcare Clinic that is opening in Cisne in early 2018: Amber Howard, CNA; Jessica Lane, RN; Marla Lafikes, M.D.; Sherry Mewes, APN, FNP; Liz Molt, CNA, Office Coordinator; and Hollie Barrett, RN, BSN, Director of Physician... Read More.

Temporary Area Closings during Deer Seasons at Rend Lake

Tuesday, November 14 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake reminds visitors that the following recreation areas will be closed to all vehicle and foot traffic during the first weekend of the 2017 firearm deer season. Dates for the closures are November 17-19, 2017. Areas... Read More.

Area 911 representatives host FCC chairman, other officials

Thursday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

Meeting last week with Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai (sixth from left) were (left to right) U.S. Rep. John Shimkus, Steve Galt (Gallatin County 911), Cindy Wagner (Randolph County 911), Doug Clark (Perry County 911), Crystal Gurley (Union County 911), Pai, Julie... Read More.

Inflatables, Big Truck Day highlight RLCF Children’s Center area at Warrior Fest

Thursday, August 17 by Jc Tinsley

Spend the afternoon playing, learning, and exploring Rend Lake College’s campus with the whole family in the children’s area of Warrior Fest and Preview Day. The activities, hosted by the RLC Foundation Children’s Center (RLCFCC), will be held from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.... Read More.

Flood warnings continue for area rivers through Monday, May 22

Monday, May 15 by Jc Tinsley

The Flood Warning continues for the Little Wabash River at Carmi.* until Monday May 22.* At 8 AM Monday the stage was 34.1 feet.* Flood Stage is 27.0 feet.* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.* Forecast...The river will fall to 33.6... Read More.

Area High School Students Visit SIC for Business Skills Competition

Monday, March 6 by Jc Tinsley

Gallatin County High School is the high overall winner for the high school business skills competition at Southeastern Illinois College. The event, held Feb. 23, included six categories for individual students to compete with their peers from other SIC district high schools. Those schools competing... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department warning of new scam in the area

Monday, February 13 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff's Office would like to warn the public of a scam in our area. A resident had a US Postal Money Order sent to them in the amount of $400.00. The money order was made payable to the resident, but they... Read More.

Unemployment Rates Remain Higher than National Rate in all but one Metro Area

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

This month, 13 of Illinois’ metropolitan (metro) areas experienced declines in their over-the-year unemployment rates and one was unchanged. Eight of the metro areas had increases in nonfarm jobs and six reported declines, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of... Read More.