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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.

LOCAL MEDICAL PROVIDERS TO OFFER FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS STARTING JUNE 9

Wednesday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

Local medical providers will offer free sports physicals to incoming high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors starting June 9.To participate students should be a sophomore, junior, or senior – no freshmen or junior high students and should call a provider to make an appointment.... Read More.

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Bradley, Phelps and Local Educators Pushing for Additional Education Funding in Fiscal Year 2017 Budget

Thursday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

Southern Illinois school superintendents will join state Reps. John Bradley and Brandon Phelps at a Thursday press conference in Springfield to call on the General Assembly and the governor to implement a Fiscal Year 2017 budget that increases funding for elementary schools and high... Read More.

Phelps Blasts Attempts to Limit Gun Rights, Joins Local Advocates for Day of Action

Friday, April 8 by Jc Tinsley

State Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, joined members of the Illinois State Rifle Association Wednesday in Springfield for their annual Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day and called on lawmakers to end their attacks on law-abiding gun owners and the Second Amendment.“I love seeing and... Read More.

The Courtyard Welcomes Local Author Teresa Barger

Monday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

Teresa Barger, of rural Norris City calls herself an “accidental author” and found her inspiration for writing her first children’s book while praying for her husband during a stressful time at his work.“Last year about this time, my husband was going through some... Read More.

LOCAL MAYORS ENDORSE SHIMKUS FOR CONGRESS

Monday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

As he seeks re-election to Congress this year, John Shimkus has been endorsed by a number of mayors, who understand that service, representation, and reputation are important in fellow elected officials.The three district-wide co-chairs acknowledge that mayors are elected in non-partisan campaigns, but... Read More.

Absentee and Early Voting Open to Public Now in White County; Dozier talks Local Primary Races

Thursday, February 4 by Jc Tinsley

The March 15th primary is still 5 weeks away here in Illinois, but as White County Clerk Paula Dozier says, there’s no reason for voters here to feel disenfranchised because they should be able to vote. That’s thanks in large part to grace period,... Read More.