Law enforcement goes Christmas shopping with kids. That's what "Cops and Kids Christmas" is all about. Each year, the White County Fraternal Order of Police members, FOP Lodge #249, takes the names of underprivileged children from White County and … [Read More...]
Feature Story
2nd Annual Christmas in the Village is a Magical Celebration
With the temperatures in the lower 40s on Thursday, it got progressively colder in the evening as the 2nd Annual Christmas in the Village event kicked off last night in Norris City with the tree lighting at Dale Park, music … [Read More...]
Elected White County Officers and Their Deputies Sworn in This Morning
Today is the day all the newly elected White County officials and their deputies were sworn into their new positions. Judge T. Scott Webb addressed the full courtroom of families and friends with an exhortation to patience for … [Read More...]
Board Approves Levy Increase; Final Meeting for Carter and McAnulty
The White County Board passed an increase in the county’s levy on Monday night after a Truth in Taxation hearing was held where about 30 citizens came to hear an explanation of the increase and ask questions. Dustin Harmon of … [Read More...]
TRUTH IN TAXATION PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR MONDAY AT 5 P.M., Special Meeting Follows
TRUTH IN TAXATION PUBLIC HEARING 5:00 P.M. WHITE COUNTY BOARD AGENDA November 28, 2022 7:00P.M Courtroom A … [Read More...]
Dr. Dixon Says Farewell, Taxpayers Get Break on Levy Abatement
Resigning her position as principal and director of instruction effective December 31, Dr. Amy Dixon last night addressed the Carmi-White County school board at the monthly meeting, stating: “Serving the students, staff and … [Read More...]
Lighted Christmas Parade to be Held in Carmi on Saturday
The White County Christmas Nighttime Lighted Parade will be held Saturday November 26, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. The parade will form up and leave from the First Baptist Church Parking Lot at Main and Oak Street in Carmi. The parade … [Read More...]
CWC Board of Education Meets Monday Night, Dr. Amy Dixon Resigns
Update: Dr. Amy Dixon has submitted a letter of resignation as the Lincoln Attendance Center Principal and Director of Instruction effective December 31, 2022. Regular Meeting of Board of Education Carmi-White County Community … [Read More...]
NCOE School District on Yellow Alert Tuesday, Parents Applaud Results of Upgraded Plan
The meeting room at the NCOE Superintendent’s office was full again last night at the November meeting of the board as parents and teachers met with the board for a second time, this after a “yellow alert” occurred in the district … [Read More...]
County Will Hold Truth in Taxation Hearing Nov. 28 Regarding Increase in County Levy
The White County board made little mention on Tuesday night about a proposed levy increase of more than 15.4% by the county. In the reconvened October meeting, the board adopted the 2022-2023 White County Budget which had been … [Read More...]
Obituaries
Emma Lou (Buttery) White Leahy, Norris City
Emma Lou (Buttery) White Leehy 87, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on October 23, 2022, at St. Vincent Medical … [Read More...]
Rev. C. Ernest Essary, Lewisville, Texas
Rev. C. Ernest Essary, 95, of Lewisville, Texas, formerly of Norris City, Illinois, passed away Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at … [Read More...]
Eulah Blanche Tartaglione (Short), California
Eulah Blanche Tartaglione (Short), was born on November 30, 1927, in Mayberry Township, Hamilton County, Illinois. She was … [Read More...]
Carroll “D” Hoskins, Norris City
July 26, 1928 — October 6, 2022 Carroll D. Hoskins, better known as "D", 94, of Norris City, passed away on Wednesday, … [Read More...]
Patsy Edwards, Effingham, formerly of Norris City
Patsy Edwards February 26, 1938 — September 27, 2022 Norris City Patsy Louise (Talley) Edwards, 84, of Effingham, … [Read More...]
JESSIE EDWARDS, formerly of Omaha
Jessie Murle Edwards, age 93, departed this life on Monday, August 8, 2022, at 8:08 a.m. She was born near Omaha, Illinois, … [Read More...]
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Invitation for Bids – White County Housing Authority
Notice: Library Board Petitions Now Available
Notice is given by Nicole Inboden, Election official for the Norris City Memorial Public Library District that Candidate Petitions for Library Board of Trustees, two to be elected, may be picked up at the library, after November 1, 2022 during … [Read More...]
Notice: Petitions Available for Election of Village Trustees
Notice is given by Jim Crouch, Election official for the Village of Norris City, that Candidate Petitions for Village Trustees, three to be elected, may be picked up at Crouch's Accounting November 10, 2022 during working hours. (Monday through … [Read More...]
Marriage Licenses
November 2022 Gary Danean Reed, Cave-in-Rock and Jesssica Mae Ison, Cave-in-Rock Joshua M. White, Fairfield and Belinda A. Vogt, Carmi Bryce Kristian Tucker, Carmi and Abbey Leigh Gholson, Carmi Hunter James Williams, McLeansboro and Kinsey … [Read More...]
Norris City: Properties, Water Project, Agreement with School on Board Agenda for Monday
Norris City Village Board Meeting Agenda Monday, December 5, 2022 7:00 p.m. City Hall Roll Call, Prayer & Pledge, Approval of: November Minutes, November Treasurer's Report, November Bills. Visitors' Comments, Concerns, … [Read More...]
State of Illinois Awarded $86 Million in CDC Funding to Strengthen Public Health Infrastructure
Funding Will Support Pritzker Administration Efforts to Protect Public Health and Address Disparities in Health Outcomes Across Illinois CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced the State of … [Read More...]
Elected White County Officers and Their Deputies Sworn in This Morning
Today is the day all the newly elected White County officials and their deputies were sworn into their new positions. Judge T. Scott Webb addressed the full courtroom of families and friends with an exhortation to patience for dealing with the … [Read More...]
Michael Hillegas DAR Honors Veterans at Brookstone Estates
The Michael Hillegas Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently honored veterans residing at Brookstone Estates in Harrisburg. Michael Hillegas Veterans Chairman Shelia Albright conducted the ceremony. DAR Daughter … [Read More...]
Michael Hillegas DAR Conducts Another Successful Food Drive
The Michael Hillegas/DAR hosted a very successful Marion VA food drive for needy veterans for the month of Oct. and completed it on the 3rd of Nov. The photo was taken at the Norris City Library and the food was loaded into a truck driven by Dave … [Read More...]