Election season is in full swing. With new district divisions, it means new candidates. White County was recently divided due to IL redistricting, becoming a county with voters in two different representative districts. … [Read More...]
Feature Story
Superintendent Recommends a No Vote on Some Policy Updates in Keeping with Community Values
Superintendent Matt Vollman explained to the CUSD#3 board on Wednesday that some of the policy updates they would be looking at allowed for the school district to opt out. Every year, school boards look at updating their policy … [Read More...]
Utility Vehicle Stolen From Enfield Solar Farm This Morning
A report of a stolen utility vehicle from the site of the Solv Energy solar farm on 1200 N. east of Hwy 45 was called in this morning to the White County Sheriff’s department. Solv Energy employee Albert Michael Sirbu met with … [Read More...]
Celebrate Regional Artists Exhibit on Display in Hise Museum
Regional artists are being showcased at the Ella Elizabeth Hise Museum of Regional Art at Southeastern Illinois College during the Celebrate Regional Artists exhibit being presented through Thursday, March 3. Visitors will … [Read More...]
Enfield Board Meets Tuesday Night, Water Project on Agenda
Last Day for NC Police Chief Tharp, Dustin Dale is New Chief of Police
The Village held a retirement dinner for retiring NC Police Chief Diana Tharp on Friday with village employees and White County Sheriff and deputies in attendance. Tharp retires with ten years at the NCPD. … [Read More...]
Republicans First in Line This Week to Pick up Nominating Petitions
Thursday, January 13, was the first day of the 2022 primary election season, the first day to pick up nominating petitions for the June primary races in Illinois. On the ballot will be County Board positions as all five board … [Read More...]
Obituaries
Robert Baumgart, New Haven
Robert Edward Baumgart, 80, of New Haven, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the Linda E. White Hospice … [Read More...]
Charles Melton, Sr., Norris City
Charles (Charlie) Thomas Melton, Sr., 90 years young, of Norris City, clocked in at the Pearly Gates at midnight sharp on the … [Read More...]
Deborah Cook, Mesa, AZ, formerly of Norris City
Deborah Cook October 8, 1953 - January 7, 2022 Deborah (Deb) Kae Cook, 68, departed this life on Friday, January … [Read More...]
In Other News
Legal Notice: Library Audit Available for Viewing
NOTICE: Audit for the Norris City Memorial Library District for the year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 by Monroe Accounting Services is available to view at the Norris City Memorial Public Library District, 603 S. Division St., Norris City, IL … [Read More...]
Invitation to Bid
Indian Creek Township Cemetery Board is seeking bids for mowing of 10 cemeteries for the year 2022. Bid sheets can be picked up at the Township office at 113 C. Division St., Norris City, or by calling 618-378-2263 and we will mail to you. Bids are … [Read More...]
Marriage Licenses
January 2022 Juan Antonio Mellado Astorga, Carmi and Serenity Jane Burton, Carmi December 2021 Aaron Sayer Brady, Raleigh and Amber Lynn Short, Raleigh Heather Marie Delap, Enfield and Robert Ira Longworth, Enfield Brian Curtis Hall, Carmi and … [Read More...]
2022 Illinois Tax Filing Season Begins January 24th
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) will begin accepting 2021 state individual income tax returns on Monday, January 24, 2022, the same date that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) begins accepting federal individual income tax returns. … [Read More...]
Scholarships Application Deadline is Feb. 28 at SIC
Scholarship application time is in full swing at Southeastern Illinois College. The deadline is Feb. 28 for all students -- new and current -- who plan to attend during the 2022-2023 academic year. One application serves for more than 300 possible … [Read More...]
Celebrate Regional Artists Exhibit on Display in Hise Museum
Regional artists are being showcased at the Ella Elizabeth Hise Museum of Regional Art at Southeastern Illinois College during the Celebrate Regional Artists exhibit being presented through Thursday, March 3. Visitors will enjoy more than 50 … [Read More...]
Powell Cemetery on Indian Creek Township Agenda Tonight
AGENDA Indian Creek Board of Trustees January 19, 2022 7:00 p.m. Roll Call, Pledge of Allegiance, Reading and approval of minutes Financial report Income Summary Payment of Bills New business Powell Cemetery Next meeting – … [Read More...]
ILLINOIS SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIPS
The Illinois Sheriffs' Association announces that it will be awarding over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2022-2023 academic year. The scholarships are to be … [Read More...]
Norris City Men Arrested on Meth and Firearm Charges
Kyle A. Puckett and Jesse G. Stephens, both of Norris City and both age 28, were arrested by Carmi Police on January 15 after a traffic stop on State St. near the Carmi swimming pool. … [Read More...]
NCOE Board Meets Wednesday Night
Agenda Board of Education Meeting Wednesday,January 19,2022 ·7:00p.m. District Office Call to Order, Roll Call, Approval of Minutes, Approval of Bills Principal Reports … [Read More...]