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USDA Issues Safety-Net Payments to Farmers in Response to 2015 Market Downturn

Thursday, October 6 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that beginning today, many of the 1.7 million farms that enrolled in either the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs will receive safety-net payments due to market downturns during the 2015 crop year. “This... Read More.

Shimkus issues statement on closure of Carmi coal mine

Monday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after learning that Pattiki mine outside Carmi will close: “With every mine closure, EPA’s War on Coal inflicts more pain on coal producing areas of our country. Each new anti-coal rule and regulation rolled out by... Read More.

City of Carmi issues notice of new TIF District

Wednesday, September 14 by Jc Tinsley

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN TO: RESIDENT(S) AT ANY RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS LOCATED WITHIN 750 FEET OF THE BOUNDARIES OF A PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN as follows: The Mayor and City Council of the City of Carmi, White... Read More.

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Rural Wabash County Water District issues statement on water discoloration

Wednesday, September 14 by Jc Tinsley

The Rural Wabash County Water District is continuing to have issues with discoloration of their water. Rural Wabash purchases their water from the City of Albion. Previously, the City of Albion was having problems in their system, resulting in the discoloration of the water... Read More.

Carmi City Council tackles several important issues at marathon meeting

Wednesday, August 17 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met for a marathon 2 hour 15 minute meeting on Tuesday night to close out August. Keith Botsch presented the 2015 annual audit for the fiscal year that ended on December 31st and reported that the City ended the year at... Read More.

Back to School: Red Cross Issues Steps to Help Keep Kids Safe

Thursday, August 11 by Jc Tinsley

It’s almost time for the school bells to ring again and the American Red Cross has steps everyone can follow to help make the trip back to the classroom a safe one. SCHOOL BUS SAFETY If children ride a bus to school, they should plan... Read More.

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Shimkus issues new column: “I would die for Tallinn”

Friday, August 5 by Jc Tinsley

Many Americans served in Europe during the Cold War. I was one of them, serving on the border of the former Czechoslovakia from 1981 through 1984. I served in the 1st Battalion, 54th Infantry, a part of the 3rd Brigade of the 1st Armored... Read More.

Statement issued by Rural Wabash County Water District about ongoing issues

Friday, August 5 by Jc Tinsley

"Several customers of the Rural Wabash County Water District are still experiencing discoloration (iron) in their water. The RWCWD purchases water from the City of Albion. Recently, Albion has had several issues with their system, resulting in the discoloration of the water. The City of Albion is still working... Read More.

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.

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Illinois Farm Bureau issues statement regarding EPA’s 2017 Renewable Fuel Standard Draft

Thursday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

“While we applaud EPA for the timeliness of its 2017 proposal and for expanding the use of biofuels next year by another 700 million gallons, once again we believe the agency’s proposal falls short of maximizing the potential of the U.S. biofuels industry. By... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: issues

USDA Issues Safety-Net Payments to Farmers in Response to 2015 Market Downturn

Shimkus issues statement on closure of Carmi coal mine

City of Carmi issues notice of new TIF District

Rural Wabash County Water District issues statement on water discoloration

Carmi City Council tackles several important issues at marathon meeting

Back to School: Red Cross Issues Steps to Help Keep Kids Safe

Shimkus issues new column: “I would die for Tallinn”

Statement issued by Rural Wabash County Water District about ongoing issues

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

Illinois Farm Bureau issues statement regarding EPA’s 2017 Renewable Fuel Standard Draft

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