[04-24-2013] KC Financial Aid Office To Offer FAFSA Completion Workshop For the convenience of its students, the Kaskaskia College Financial Aid will host an evening FAFSA Completion Workshop on Thursday, May 2 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in room L-102 on the KC Main Campus. KC Financial aid professionals will be on hand to assist all students regardless if they are in stage one of initiating the 2013-14 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or finalizing the details. Completing the FAFSA accurately and ... (Read More)

[04-24-2013] Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School hosted its Annual Middle School Scholastic Bowl Tournament on March 16. New Horizon Christian School walked away with the first place trophy at the 4th Annual Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School Middle School Scholastic Bowl Tournament held March 16. St. Theresa Catholic School of Salem earned second place honors while Selmaville School and Odin took the third and fourth place trophies, respectively. Nashville Middle School won a consolation trophy. Other teams ... (Read More)

[04-23-2013] By Bob Hurst Maybe the Red Sox and Yankees, both ranked in the top 10, aren't that bad? Here are this week's rankings. 1. BRAVES: Finally cooled off. 2. RED SOX: Got on a hot streak, winning 6 straight. 3. ROCKIES: They were hot too, winning 8 in a row. 4. NATIONALS: Bryce Harper has 4 multi-homer games in less than a full year in the majors. 5. GIANTS: Swept by the Brewers, but bounced back to take series from Padres. 6. CARDINALS: Pitching staff threw ... (Read More)

[04-23-2013] Come have breakfast with Cinderella & Prince Charming Saturday, April 27 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon at the Grace Church of the Nazarene, Rt. 37 North, Salem. Tickets are $10.00 per child which includes a continental breakfast, picture with Cinderella & Prince Charming and story time. Advance tickets may be purchased at Salem Hospital Radiology Department or the Pink Petal Gift Shop. Tickets will also be available at the door. Event sponsored by Radiology Department & Finance Department of Salem Township ... (Read More)

[04-23-2013] Kaskaskia College announces that May 30 is the deadline for students to apply for the Fall 2013 Honors Program. This program recognizes students who have demonstrated, or who evidence the potential for, consistent academic excellence. The mission of the program is to challenge students to think, to analyze, to investigate, and to discover by stimulating them to achieve beyond the usual academic requirements. The program will develop exceptional talent and ability in highly motivated students. Participants ... (Read More)

[04-23-2013] Chamber members enjoyed a great fried chicken and pork loin meal at April’s monthly luncheon, then enjoyed an interesting report on the activities of Salem’s County Material Corporation. John Clark, Operations Manager for County Materials, opened with a little background on the large manufacturer of precast concrete products and the acquisition of Eqyptian Concrete several years ago. Rob Wielt, Energy Consultant with Affordable Gas and Electric, attended the April Luncheon to explain the opt-in ... (Read More)