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Fire Destroys Crossville Home; Family Safe

Thursday, December 20 by Jc Tinsley

Fire Destroys Crossville Home Thanks to a working fire alarm, a Crossville family escaped an early morning fire Wednesday, but their home is considered a total loss.The home, owned by Amber Walkenbach and Jason West, broke out in flames around 2:30 Wednesday morning. The family... Read More.

Baptist Children’s Home to Host Fall Festival

Thursday, September 13 by Jc Tinsley

Baptist Children’s Home to Host Fall FestivalThe Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services has been a part of the Carmi Community for many, many years and with that in mind, representatives of BCHFS invited everyone to this weekend’s annual Fall Festival. The celebration is... Read More.

Nursing Home Violations for First Quarter 2018

Friday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced the 2018 First Quarterly Report of Nursing Home Violators is now posted on IDPH’s website. The report contains additional information about the violations.The facilities listed below were cited with type “AA”... Read More.

POPE COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS OFFER FREE WILDFIRE HOME RISK ASSESSMENTS TO HOMEOWNERS

Tuesday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

Pope County firefighters are partnering with Shawnee National Forest to assess the risks of wildfire to Pope County homes, thanks to a grant from the local non-profit Shawnee Resource, Conservation & Development Area.“Our primary goal is to keep Pope County homeowners safe, and we... Read More.

Kiwanis Club Learns about Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services

Friday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis Club heard from Carla Donoho of the Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services (BCHFS) on Thursday. BCHFS open 100 years ago as an orphanage in Carmi. They took care of children who may have lost their parents to World War... Read More.

Part-Time Police Academy calls RLC new home

Monday, February 26 by Jc Tinsley

It’s not hard to spot the parking lot full of police cars on a Saturday at Rend Lake College. Since the beginning of January, officers-in-training from across Southern Illinois have been making the trip to RLC every weekend to clock more hours at the... Read More.

Bring home bacon with Community Ed cooking classes at RLC

Thursday, January 11 by Jc Tinsley

Spice up your life with a trifecta of culinary class offerings through Rend Lake College’s Community and Corporate Education Department.Looking for a creative Valentine’s Day date? Cooking for Couples offers a unique night out for couples seeking a little experience in the kitchen. Taking place from... Read More.

American Red Cross Urges Public to Take Home Fire Safety Steps

Monday, January 8 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross Central and Southern Illinois Region has responded to 94 home fires in the past month. Tragically eight of the home fires had fatalities and 15 people, including 4 young children perished. Two of the fires occurred in multi-unit residences and... Read More.

Make it Home for the Holidays: Drive Sober, Buckle Up

Tuesday, December 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies throughout the state are working together to ensure motorists drive sober and buckle up this holiday season. Beginning Dec. 18 through Jan. 2, more than 150 police and sheriff’s departments will... Read More.

Army National Guard soldiers welcomed home after Puerto Rico deployment

Monday, December 4 by Jc Tinsley

About 155 members of the Illinois Army National Guard returned home to a warm welcome today at the Peoria Air National Guard Base after a four-week deployment in hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico.Gov. Bruce Rauner, Maj. Gen. Richard Hayes and Illinois Emergency Management Agency Acting Director... Read More.