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SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST CALENDAR OF EVENTS MARCH – JUNE 2017

Friday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

MarchShawnee Volunteer Corp WorkdaysPanther Den TrailheadSaturday, March 25Saturday, April 15Saturday, May 139 a.m. — 1 p.m.Want to learn what goes into constructing and maintaining trails? Join the Forest Service as we work to improve trails in Panther Den Wilderness. Tools and safety gear will... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest’s Snake Road closing for Spring migration

Thursday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 1, 2017) – Shawnee National Forest’s Snake Road is closing March 15 so that snakes and amphibians – some of them considered threatened and endangered in Illinois and the United States – can migrate from limestone bluffs to nearby LaRue Swamp.... Read More.

Hospice of Southern Illinois Celebrates National Social Workers’ Month

Tuesday, February 28 by Jc Tinsley

When one thinks of the month of March, many things may come to mind. Whether it’s the color green, specific sports, the anticipation of spring and flowers, or even four leaf clovers, many don’t know about another important recognition for March. It is also... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest – Volunteer Spring Service Days

Thursday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

Love to be outdoors and looking to make a difference? Are you a student wants to gain real world, hands-on outdoors experience and network with professionals? Maybe you just enjoy volunteering? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then Shawnee National... Read More.

Peoples National Bank offers educational scholarships

Thursday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

Peoples National Bank has provided financial services to Southern Illinois since 1909. In keeping with our history and tradition of community service and commitment to the education of future civic and business leaders,Peoples National Bank has established an educational scholarship that assists high school... Read More.

Governor Rauner Recognizes National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Tuesday, January 10 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today thanked law enforcement officers for their service at the National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Breakfast in Springfield. “Our men and women in uniform keep us all safe, they deserve our utmost support and respect,” Governor Rauner said. “There is no... Read More.

National School Choice Week proclaimed in Carmi

Thursday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard signed a proclamation this week recognizing January 22-28, 2017 as National School Choice week in Carmi.

National Weather Service: First accumulating snow of the season possible Thursday

Wednesday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

With Arctic air already in place across the region, an upper-levelstorm system will produce a swath of light snow, as it swingsthrough our region Thursday. The initial band of light snow mayreach the Interstate 64 corridor of southern Illinois just priorto daybreak Thursday, but... Read More.

Illinois Selected to Participate in National Criminal Justice Reform Project

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) Executive Director John Maki today announced Illinois’ selection for participation in the National Criminal Justice Reform Project (NCJRP).The NCJRP offers technical assistance to states in the planning and implementation of data-driven, evidence-based practices in... Read More.

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