09-25-2012

SHIMKUS ON GREENVILLE BUSINESS PARK TOUR

While Congressman John Shimkus was in Greenville Monday to announce his endorsement of Judge Steve McGlynn, he toured Donnewald Distributing and Carlyle Syntec. Shimkus said it was exciting to see the development since he has been involved with the expansion and development of the Greenville Business Park for years.  He said the CSX Select Site news creates a great promise for not just Greenville but for the area.  Shimkus said to have such a level of success at this time, with economic factors being what they are, is a real credit to Greenville city management.
After touring Donnewald Distributing and Carlyle Syntec, Shimkus announced his endorsement of Judge Steve McGlynn for the Fifth District Appellate Court.

GREENVILLE RAIN TOTALS AS OF 6AM THIS MORNING

Thunderstorms rolled through the area about 4:00 o’clock this morning.  Here are the rain totals for Greenville as recorded at 6:00 o’clock.  65 hundredths of an inch were measured at the Sewer Plant, 75 hundredths at the station on Sixth Street, and 57 hundredths at Idler Lane and Rt. 140.  Here at the WGEL studio, our gauge showed about seven tenths.

GREENVILLE COLLEGE RANKED AMONG TOP MIDWEST REGIONAL COLLEGES

Greenville College was recently ranked among the top Midwest regional colleges in the 2013 edition of the U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges.  Vice President for Enrollment Michael Ritter said, “We believe attending Greenville College is among the best investments a student can make in their future.  We hope this recognition allows more students to learn about the experience they may have here.”  The U.S. News Best College rankings assess schools based on academic reputation, student retention rates, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources, graduation, rate, and alumni giving.  Greenville College is one of about 1400 colleges ranked in one of several categories.  For more information or to schedule a campus visit, call 664-6752.

BOND COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT WEEK ONE OCTOBER FLU SHOT CLINIC SCHEDULE

The Bond County Health Department scheduled flu clinics at various locations in October.  Flu clinics will be at the Mulberry Grove Village Hall Wednesday, October 3, from 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. and at the Pocahontas Village Hall Thursday, October 4, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.  For more information, call the health department at 664-1442.