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Severin Announces Grant Money for Local Public Schools

Thursday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

On Friday, State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) announced that the following school districts will be receiving grant money from the Secretary of State’s School Library Grant Program.Benton CHSD #103 will receive $750, Benton CCSD #47 $819, Carterville CUSD #5 $1,571.25, Christopher Unit School District... Read More.

American Red Cross Urges Public to Take Home Fire Safety Steps

Monday, January 8 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross Central and Southern Illinois Region has responded to 94 home fires in the past month. Tragically eight of the home fires had fatalities and 15 people, including 4 young children perished. Two of the fires occurred in multi-unit residences and... Read More.

Public Invited to Comment on Draft Illinois Adult Education Strategic Plan

Thursday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) is pleased to announce opportunities for the public to provide feedback on the draft Illinois Adult Education Strategic Plan. This plan is being developed under Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 40, which created a Taskforce on the Future of... Read More.

Public meeting to be held on Rend Lake Master Plan update

Thursday, November 30 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rend Lake Project, will hold a public workshop regarding the Master Plan update for the project. The public is invited to attend the workshop, which will provide information on the Master Plan update process and afford the opportunity... Read More.

FOREST SERVICE AND NATIONAL PARK SERVICE BRING TRAIL OF TEARS NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL TO THE PUBLIC

Friday, November 10 by Jc Tinsley

People can better access a 1.5-mile segment of the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail near Hamburg Hill, thanks to a partnership between National Park Service and Forest Service.“The historic ruts at Hamburg Hill are nearly 20 feet deep and surrounded by a forest... Read More.

Carmi Public Library and White County Historical Society to host local author

Monday, October 30 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Public Library and the White County Historical Society will be sponsoring a book signing and talk by Michael J. McNerney on his recently published book: A Shape in Time and Space: The Migration of the Necked Discoid Gravemarker – The Illinois Sample.... Read More.

Saline County Sheriff asking for public help identifying armed robbery suspect

Friday, October 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Saline County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in obtaining, information regarding an attempted robbery that occurred on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at approximately 10:20 p.m. at the Dollar General Store in Galatia, Illinois.A white male approached two employees and demanded... Read More.

New Indoor Archery Center at SIC opens to the public Oct. 10

Friday, September 29 by Jc Tinsley

SIC Falcon Archer Tristan Whalen and Head Coach Alli Armstrong stand in front of the new indoor archery facility at SIC. The facility is near its first phase of completion and opens to the public on Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. Local archery enthusiasts... Read More.

Illinois State Police and FBI seek public assistance in solving Tammy Zywicki murder

Tuesday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) officials and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are seeking the public’s assistance for information regarding the kidnapping and murder of Tammy J. Zywicki. August 23rd marks the 25th anniversary of Tammy’s death, and her case remains active as the... Read More.

2018 White County Plat Book draft ready for public inspection

Tuesday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Farm Bureau is offering the public an opportunity to review draft proofs of the 2018 White County Plat Book. The public viewing is scheduled from Monday, August 21 through Friday, August 25; from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm... Read More.