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GWRPC to host Partners in Employability discussions at local community colleges

Friday, September 2 by Jc Tinsley

On August 9, 2016, Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission, GWRPC, hosted a Business/Education Symposium at Carmi White County High School. The event was attended by the region’s K-12 superintendents and principals, community college Presidents and representatives, workforce development representatives, elected officials, economic development directors... Read More.

LOCAL LABOR UNIONS DONATE $25,000 GRANT AND LABOR TO United Methodist Children’s Home FOR ‘HEALTHY HOMES for HEALING HEARTS’ RENOVATION PROJECT

Tuesday, August 30 by Jc Tinsley

Please join us on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, at the IBEW Hall in West Frankfort at 10:00 AM for a check presentation to the United Methodist Children’s Home from Ed Smith, CEO of ULLICO, for $25,000. This grant will be used for providing materials... Read More.

Beloved Local Art Teacher Featured in Gallery Show at SIC

Friday, August 19 by Jc Tinsley

Tiffany Day, SIC art student from Harrisburg, adjusts “Hay Bales on the Agin Farm,” an oil on linen from the Scott Stout Collection. Day helped install the exhibit and this is her favorite piece in the current Barb Allen: Stories on Canvas show... Read More.

Professional Development workshops available at RLC for local specialists

Friday, August 19 by Jc Tinsley

Five focused workshops are available this fall at Rend Lake College for professionals in the culinary or health care industries. With options on all three campuses, locals have the chance to freshen up on their skills or add new abilities into the mix.To learn... Read More.

RLC Concert Band, Choir calling for local musicians

Tuesday, August 16 by Jc Tinsley

Two Rend Lake College music ensembles are calling for talented musicians to join them for the 2016-2017 academic year. The Concert Band and Concert Choir are tuition free and registering now.Concert Choir (MUSI 1159), under the direction of Sara Alstat, RLC Music Associate Professor,... Read More.

RLC Baseball Camp helps local student-athletes improve

Tuesday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

Middle and high school baseball players focused on their baseball skills last week during Rend Lake College's Baseball Camp. RLC Baseball players and Rec Director helped the students, ages 12 through 15, with batting, fielding, and pitching, alongside strength and conditioning workouts.Read More.

RLC’s first UAS graduates flying drones into local agriculture industry

Monday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

Drones, or unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), are already making soaring strides in a number of industries, and none less vital to Southern Illinois than agriculture.Of the dozen graduates in Rend Lake College’s first UAS program, two standouts are taking their lessons to the farm... Read More.

Local Archers Shoot Well at S3DA State and National Competitions in June

Wednesday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

It's been a busy month for archers in Southern Illinois. The first ever Illinois S3DA State Tournament was held June 11th and 12th at the SI Archery Club with 47 participants. Over $100,000 worth of scholarships were available at the shoot. Kids came from as far as... Read More.

Carmi Police Arrest Local Man at Coffee Shop on Charge of Domestic Battery

Friday, June 24 by Jc Tinsley

Just after 11 Thursday morning, Carmi Police were dispatched to a domestic battery at the Coffee Shop in Carmi. In addition to Domestic Battery, 38 year old Chad Michael Carrow was wanted out of Wabash County on a Felony Warrant. Carrow remains behind bars... Read More.

iMake Summer Camp offering innovative options for local students at RLC

Thursday, June 9 by Jc Tinsley

Campers still have time to register for Rend Lake College’s iMake Camp, now for a reduced rate of $60 per student, before classes start next month. This Kids Summer Camp will familiarize students with several emerging technologies.During the eight-day camp, students will learn about... Read More.