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Rides Mass Transit District to recognize “National Dump the Pump Day” June 15

Monday, June 12 by Jc Tinsley

Rides Mass Transit District, the largest rural public transportation provider in Illinois, is celebrating National Dump the Pump Day, Thursday, June 15, by encouraging everyone to use public transportation. The annual event is sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association. Rides Mass Transit District buses travel... Read More.

Diabetes Today Resource Teams Partner with National Kidney Foundation of Illinois to Offer Free Health Screening

Thursday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is teaming up with regional Diabetes Today Resource Teams to provide free kidney and health screening for all community members. The KidneyMobile will be traveling throughout southern Illinois during June and August in an effort to prevent, educate... Read More.

Secretary of State Jesse White Hosts Third National “Targeting Autism” Forum

Tuesday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White hosted the third national “Targeting Autism” forum on May 11-12, at the State Library in Springfield.Launched in 2015 by Secretary White and The Autism Program (TAP) of Illinois, the “Targeting Autism” forum is an innovative... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest Employee of the Quarter, Linda Hauser

Monday, May 8 by Jc Tinsley

Shawnee National Forest Employee of the Quarter, Linda Hauser Shawnee National Forest recently recognized Linda Hauser as Employee of the Quarter for her extra efforts. Hauser leads conservation education programs in Southern Illinois, which includes in-school programs for students and continuing education training for teachers.... Read More.

SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST TO HOST FISHING DERBIES

Monday, May 8 by Jc Tinsley

Whether you love fishing or have never tried it, taking a kid fishing can be a rewarding experience. Springtime is one of the best times to go fishing, and at the annual Shawnee National Forest fishing derby, you can enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Not... Read More.

Flooding affects recreation sites at Shawnee National Forest

Friday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

Southern Illinois currently is responding to flooding. As rain continues to fall, many of our streams and rivers have yet to crest, or reach their highest level. While Shawnee National Forest works to assess the impacts of flooding, it’s important people remain safe while... Read More.

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Forensic Falcons Earn National Distinction

Wednesday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

The SIC Forensic Falcons took second place in the nation for individual events at the national community college speech tournament in Washington, D.C. Front row (l-r): Shannon Welker, Carrice McDaniel, Haley Rushing, and Cassidy Maynard. Second row (l-r): Rachael Hooven, Noah Taylor, Kaydee... Read More.

EVANSVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT AND EVV PILOTS CLUB TO HOST NATIONAL AVIATION PROGRAM THIS SATURDAY

Thursday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

WHAT: Free Rusty Pilots session offers inactive general aviation pilots a way to return to flying in a matter of hours through a ground school that fulfills the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) flight review requirement for ground instruction; in the midst of a pilot... Read More.

Illinois State Police Recognize National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Monday, April 10 by Jc Tinsley

The week of April 9-15, 2017, is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. This week marks the time each year when the public safety community formally acknowledges the contributions and sacrifices of all Telecommunicators, Call-Takers, and Technicians. Telecommunications personnel are critical to every aspect of... Read More.

EVANSVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT AND EVV PILOTS CLUB TO HOST NATIONAL AVIATION PROGRAM NEXT MONTH

Friday, March 31 by Jc Tinsley

Evansville Regional Airport and EVV Pilots Club hope to reignite local aviators’ interest in flying – and their interest in the EVV airstrip – by taking part in a national program on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Tri-State Aero.The Rusty Pilots program, developed... Read More.