The White County Board voted on Tuesday night to ban the sale of recreational cannabis in the unincorporated parts of White County, but also approved establishing a tax of 3% in the county on cannabis businesses in municipalities who do allow sales. … [Read More...]
Feature Story
Marriage Licenses
November 2019 Dakotah Matthew Jolley, Carmi and Brandi Lynn Wood, Carmi Brandon James Smith, Carmi and Stephanie Denise Allen, Carmi October 2019 Garion Dean Moore, Norris City and Carlee Nichole Johnson, Norris … [Read More...]
Nancy J. Winter, CPA – 2020 Business Travel Per-Diem Rates
Business travel entails a variety of expenses. In addition to the costs of getting to your work-related destination, other costs may include hotel, rental car, and meals and incidentals. … [Read More...]
NCOE High School Commemorates Veterans Day on Friday
After serving breakfast early Friday morning for all veterans and their families, NCOE High School was the scene of a school assembly in the afternoon commemorating the upcoming Veterans Day holiday. … [Read More...]
Aud Charges Crossville Man with Attempted Murder After Fire
White County States Attorney Denton Aud has reviewed the report in reference to the fire in Crossville on 11/07/2019 involving Cathy Brandenstein and Andrew Swanner.The White County Sheriff's Office is conducting the … [Read More...]
Big Inch Historical Marker Dedication Unhindered by Inclement Weather
Approximately 40 people ventured out in the inclement weather on Monday, November 11, Veterans Day, to attend the dedication of an historical marker commemorating the wartime completion of the first leg of the "Big Inch" pipeline … [Read More...]
Charlie’s Voice – Expanding Universe
By Charlie Melton One of my favorite shows has been cancelled. That in itself is normal. The CIA and Facebook have satellites trained on my house. They monitor my viewing habits and cancel any show I like. The junk I can’t … [Read More...]
Obituaries
Donald Dwight “Buck” Clark, McLeansboro
Donald Dwight “Buck” Clark, 88, of McLeansboro, Ill., passed away at 6:10 a.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Heritage Woods of … [Read More...]
Val Pearce, Norris City
Val Pearce, 91, of Norris City passed away at 4:45 p.m., Saturday, October 12, 2019 at his residence. He was born on June 4, … [Read More...]
Terry Hutchinson, Norris City
Terry Wayne Hutchinson, 73 of Norris City, passed away at 5:30 a.m., Thursday, September 26, 2019, at Mt. Vernon Nursing … [Read More...]
Frederick E. Doerner
Fredrick E. Doerner, 81, of Shelbyville, IL and formerly of Norris City, passed away at 4:48 a.m. Sunday, September 22, 2019 … [Read More...]
In Other News
Marriage Licenses
November 2019 Dakotah Matthew Jolley, Carmi and Brandi Lynn Wood, Carmi Brandon James Smith, Carmi and Stephanie Denise Allen, Carmi October 2019 Garion Dean Moore, Norris City and Carlee Nichole Johnson, Norris City Nathaniel Adam Terrell, … [Read More...]
County Gives Thumbs Down on Cannabis Business; Jim Totten Retires
The White County Board voted on Tuesday night to ban the sale of recreational cannabis in the unincorporated parts of White County, but also approved establishing a tax of 3% in the county on cannabis businesses in municipalities who do allow sales. … [Read More...]
4-H Experience Award Given to Josephine Hubele in October
Illinois 4-H challenges youth to try new things, experiment in project areas that interest them, and explore opportunities around the state and country. The 4-H Experience Award recognizes youth who excel in that challenge. “We celebrate youth … [Read More...]
Paris Paradox: U.S. Leading World GHG Reductions as China’s Emissions Soar by Seth Whitehead of IPRB
Most folks are probably aware the United States has emerged as the undisputed global leader in oil and natural gas production. So it may come as a surprise to many Americans that we also lead the world in carbon dioxide (CO2) emission reductions this … [Read More...]
Upcoming Events at The Library!
Come and color with us! The “Norris City Coloring Club” will meet on Wednesday, November 13 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. This is a great time to visit with friends while you work on your favorite craft. Learn a new concept in the world of STEM on … [Read More...]
Book Report – November 13, 2019
It’s beginning to feel a lot like winter! Before you know it, the holidays will be upon us. The Norris City Library will close at 4:00 p.m. on November 27 and will be closed on November 28 for Thanksgiving. Coming in December: Christmas at the … [Read More...]
Nancy J. Winter, CPA – 2020 Business Travel Per-Diem Rates
Business travel entails a variety of expenses. In addition to the costs of getting to your work-related destination, other costs may include hotel, rental car, and meals and incidentals. … [Read More...]
NCOE High School Commemorates Veterans Day on Friday
After serving breakfast early Friday morning for all veterans and their families, NCOE High School was the scene of a school assembly in the afternoon commemorating the upcoming Veterans Day holiday. … [Read More...]
