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Former high school teacher indicted by grand jury in Hamilton County

Thursday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

A grand jury in Hamilton County handed down two indictments against a former teacher at Hamilton County High School according to States Attorney Justin Hood.Chad Payne was escorted from school property on March 30th. The grand jury handed down two indictments of official misconduct... Read More.

CWC School Board meets to swear in newly elected members

Tuesday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

A special meeting of the Carmi-White County School Board was held Monday night to seat the new Board members.Superintendent Brad Lee reviewed the April election results. Kelli Chapman and Kent "Pete" Fulkerson were re-elected and Marcie Hoskins was elected, all to four year terms.The... Read More.

ISBE simulation shows good results for Barickman’s school funding legislation

Thursday, April 27 by Jc Tinsley

An Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) funding simulation shows State Senator Jason Barickman’s (R-Bloomington) school funding reform plan would provide a major boost to struggling schools across the state, sending more than a half a billion dollars in funding through an evidence based... Read More.

Governor Rauner’s Statewide School Visit

Tuesday, April 25 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner is inviting classrooms in schools from across the state to interact with him live on Facebook. During the event, the Governor will answer questions from students what it’s like to work in the governor’s office and why he thinks providing high-quality... Read More.

NCOE School Board reorganizes at April meeting

Thursday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

The NCOE Board of Education held their monthly meeting April 19th in the Superintendent’s office. The minutes and the bills for the month were approved as presented.The Board approved the election results and Mike Hite was seated as a new member along with incumbents... Read More.

Bluford Grade School Boosters Host Annual Carnival

Thursday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

The Bluford Unit School District #318 Grade School Booster Club is hosting its annual Carnival on Friday, April 21 from 5 pm – 8 pm at the school. Billy Bob’s BBQ will be onsite selling BBQ, Nachos and more with a portion of the... Read More.

SIC Daddy/Daughter Hair School a Success

Wednesday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College’s Cosmetology Program held their first Daddy/Daughter Hair School on Saturday, April 1. Blakely Scott, 2, of Harrisburg waits patiently with daddy Tyler Scott for her bow to be made by SIC cosmetology students Ansley Naas (far right) and Shelby Carter during... Read More.

High School Archery Tournament Slated for Southeastern Illinois College

Wednesday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College’s national championship archery team will host its third high school 3D archery tournament on Friday, April 7, 2017 from 1-4 p.m., according to SIC head archery coach Archie Blair, with registration beginning at noon.Blair anticipates that 50 or more high... Read More.

Shimkus Announces Annual High School Art Contest

Thursday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting entries for the 2017 Congressional Art Competition. The contest is open to high school students in the 15th Congressional District. Entries are due by April 28.“This is an annual competition that we are pleased to... Read More.

Daddy/Daughter Hair School Coming to SIC April 1

Thursday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

Fathers of little girls are often teased about how their daughters hair looks when they get them ready for the day. Luckily, Southeastern Illinois College’s cosmetology program has come up with a solution for a father’s hair woes.On April 1 from 9-11 a.m., the... Read More.