The Indian Creek Township board learned last night that there are no records to be found documenting any lease or deed for the property by the ball field that the township has been using for many years. Effectively, the township has been squatting on … [Read More...]
Feature Story

Playground Nears Completion at Norris City Ball Park Complex
The new playground is almost ready for visitors. The Parks and Recreation committee is reporting that the first layer of the rubber has been laid down and another one is to be done. The fence is still up around the area and the … [Read More...]

Private School Tours Booth, Village Readies for Fall Events
By Clerk Deborah Stone and Kathy Sands, Editor It was reported at last Tuesday night's Enfield board meeting that a representative from War Horse Christian School had contacted Mayor Black expressing some interest in the Booth … [Read More...]

Dairy Day Starts on Friday, Five to Compete for Queen Title
There are five candidates that have thrown their hats into the competition for the 2023 Dairy Day Queen contest. The baby pageants start at 6:30 p.m. on Friday night, September 22 on the Dairy Day stage, followed by the Tots, … [Read More...]

Tax Bills Going Out Today; County Board Approves Feasibility Study for New Courthouse
White County Treasurer Micheal Baxley reported that the county’s tax bills were being mailed out today, September 14. The county board meeting was held this morning after a building committee meeting at 8:30 a.m. Baxley also … [Read More...]

Discussion of New Courthouse on Agenda as Building Committee/County Board Meet Thursday Morning;
BUILDING COMMITTEE MEETING September 14, 2023 at 8:30 AM 1. Roll Call 2. Discussion and possible approval of feasibility study, soil samples, and moving forward with what is necessary for the potential groundwork. 3. … [Read More...]

Indian Creek Township Will Purchase Hoskins Property for Road District
Trustee David Spence was chosen to moderate the special Town meeting on Thursday night, which was held to consider the acquisition of new property. Indian Creek Township Road Commissioner David Wheeler stated his desire to … [Read More...]

Village Looks to Abolish Nepotism Policy, Grand Opening Planned for New Playground,
An ethical conduct ordinance sent by Brown and Roberts Engineering to the Village of Norris City will, if implemented, put the Village’s nepotism policy at odds with the ordinance, Village Attorney Nathan Rowland explained to the … [Read More...]

Playground Progress at Beaty/Hulett Fields as of August 30
This is the progress of the playground at the ball fields as of yesterday. It is not ready for use yet. They are still working on it and the barrier fence is there for a reason. Parks and Recreation chairman Wayne McKenzie asks … [Read More...]
Obituaries

Bertha A. Morris, Norris City
Bertha A. Morris August 5, 1932 — September 15, 2023 Norris City Bertha A. "Bert" Morris, 91, of Norris City, … [Read More...]

Claudine Sell, Norris City
Claudine Sell April 23, 1934 — September 2, 2023 Norris City Claudine Sell, 89, of Norris City passed away on Saturday, … [Read More...]

Laura Beth Rister, Norris City
Laura Beth Rister went to her heavenly home on Friday, August 11, 2023. She was born on June 15, 1926, in Norris City, IL, … [Read More...]

Charles Healy, Norris City
Charles Healy February 25, 1943 — August 8, 2023 Charles Robert Healy, 80, of Norris City passed away at 9:32 p.m. on … [Read More...]

Helen Short, Broughton
Helen Virginia Short January 7, 1925 — August 1, 2023 Helen Virginia (Hunt) Short, 98, of Broughton, Illinois, passed … [Read More...]

John Sutton, Norris City
John R. Sutton July 7, 1945 — June 21, 2023 Norris City John Raymond Sutton, 77, of Norris City, passed away on … [Read More...]
In Other News
Village of Norris City Accepting Sealed Bids for Personal Properties
The Village of Norris City is accepting sealed bids until October 10, 2023 for the following personal properties: -2002 Ford F-250 with Snow Plow with 105,000 miles … [Read More...]
Huge Tag Sale in Norris City September 8-10
Friday September 8th 8am-6pm Saturday September 9th 8am-6pm Sunday September 10th 8am-2pm … [Read More...]
Norris City PD accepting applications
Interested in a career in Law Enforcement? We're hiring! Applications can be picked up at city hall 406 S Division St Monday-Friday 8-4. Applications must be received back by 3pm on September 22nd. Applications can also be faxed or emailed. The … [Read More...]
Village Fall Cleanup Set for September 8
By Kathy Sands
News from Village of Norris City: Fall Cleanup Date: Aug 16, 2023 We will be doing a fall cleanup September 8th (7:30am-3:30pm) and 9th (8am-2pm) CLEANUP DOES NOT INCLUDE PAINT, ELECTRONICS, TIRES OR CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL ALL MATERIALS TO … [Read More...]
Marriage Licenses/Civil Unions
By Kathy Sands
September 2023 Calvin Leon Lauderdale, Eldorado and Ashlee Nichole Clay, Eldorado Brandon Scott Schreiber, Norris City and Samantha Danielle Batteese, Norris City Billy G. Blake, Carmi and Shannon Rene Pollard, Carmi Jordan M. Ambrous, Carmi, and … [Read More...]
The Book Report – September 20
By Nicole Inboden and Jody Travelstead Stop by the library and buy a bag of books. The Norris City Library Fall Book Sale is now underway! You can’t beat our prices as nothing is over $1.00. This is the perfect time to stock up and … [Read More...]

Private School Tours Booth, Village Readies for Fall Events
By Kathy Sands
By Clerk Deborah Stone and Kathy Sands, Editor It was reported at last Tuesday night's Enfield board meeting that a representative from War Horse Christian School had contacted Mayor Black expressing some interest in the Booth Grade School … [Read More...]
NCOE School Board Meets Wednesday Night, Hearing on Budget Precedes Regular Meeting
Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit Schools District No.3 Matthew J. Vollman, Superintendent PO Box 399 I 409 East Third Street Phone:618-378-3222 Norris City, IL 62869 Fax: 618-378-3286 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education … [Read More...]
White County Sheriff’s Reports
By Kathy Sands
September 12 Arrests: Deputy Michael Brown initiated a traffic stop of Cory O'Donnell, 30 of Enfield, assisted by Deputy Trey Simmons. Dispatch advised the deputies that O'Donnell was wanted on a White County warrant (2023TR586) and a Hamilton … [Read More...]
WCSWCD Fall Fish Sale Deadline and Delivery for October 12
SWCD Fall Fish Sale Deadlines: Fish delivery is scheduled for 11 a.m., Thursday, October 12, at the USDA Service Center parking lot. Orders will be taken until Thursday, September 28, for grass carp; with all other fish orders due by October 6. … [Read More...]