The termination of the contract with Animal Control Officer Wayne Spicer last Monday resulted in a flurry of activism last week on the animal shelter’s Facebook page. The Villagers’ Voice reached out to County Board chairman Don Puckett for … [Read More...]
Feature Story
Judge Stanley retires, but inquiries go on
Associate Judge Mark Stanley of Carmi, Ill. has announced his retirement effective July 2, 2019. According to a press release issued by the Second Judicial Circuit. Judge Stanley has served as an Associate Judge of the Second … [Read More...]
Animal Control Officer Spicer claims no wrongdoing, gets fired
Animal Control officer Wayne Spicer’s job came under fire in Executive session on Monday morning at the White County Board meeting, although it is unclear why. However, he claims he did nothing wrong. He asked the the board to … [Read More...]
Foster goes to high school; Reavis back as NCO Principal
In giving consideration to personnel matters, the NCOE school board on Wednesday, May 22, gave its approval to hire Mr. David Reavis as the new NCO Elementary principal for the 2019-2020 school year. NCO math teacher … [Read More...]
Rep. Bailey opposes Gov. Pritzker’s graduated tax proposal: contentious debate in House
SPRINGFIELD…State Representative Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) rose on the floor of the Illinois House on Monday to oppose Senate Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment (SJRCA) 1, which allows for a referendum question on the 2020 … [Read More...]
Taxpayers fund Dosher’s D.C. trip
Contrary to statements made by former White County Board Chairman David Dosher (R) of District 1 of White County, records from the White County Clerk’s office reveal that the county’s taxpayers actually paid for the Washington, … [Read More...]
Eight teams compete in SIC mine competition
Miners of the region enjoyed a beautiful day as they converged on Southeastern Illinois College for the eighth annual Mine Rescue & Skills Competition in partnership with Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) June 11. … [Read More...]
States Attorney Denton Aud praises White County workers at Kiwanis meeting
The Carmi Kiwanis Club held its regularly scheduled noon meeting on June 6, 2019 at the White County Farm Bureau Building. Club President Katelyne Wolff opened the meeting with the Kiwanis Creed, Song, Pledge and Prayer. The 50/50 … [Read More...]
the pledge of allegiance
In my last article about Flag Day, which was celebrated on June 14, I wrote about how the flag of the United States of America developed into our present flag consisting of 13 red and white stripes representing the original 13 … [Read More...]
Tiffany Browning accepts new position at Wabash
Tiffany began her career right out of nursing school at Wabash Christian nineteen years ago. When the MCU opened in 2003, Tiffany transferred there and worked as a nurse for four years. Since then, she has held several supervisory … [Read More...]
Obituaries
Keith Bryant, Norris City
Keith Bryant, 75, of Norris City, passed away at 10:25 p.m., Thursday, June 13, 2019 at his residence. He was born … [Read More...]
Scott Dale, Bloomington, Ill.
Scott Alan Dale, 49, of Bloomington, Ill., passed away at 7:29 a.m., Friday, June 7, 2019. He was born in Carmi, Ill. on … [Read More...]
Johnny Adkins, Norris City
Johnny F. Adkins, 73, of Norris City passed away at 4:30 p.m., Friday, May 31, 2019 at Shawnee Christian Village in Herrin, … [Read More...]
Rodney Hulett, Olney
On Thursday, May 23, 2019, at 3:51 a.m., Rodney Wright Hulett passed away, surrounded by family. Rodney was born on August … [Read More...]
Ricky Musgraves, Norris City
Ricky D. Musgraves, 48, of Norris City passed away at 10:20 p.m., Friday, May 10, 2019 at the Linda E. White Hospice House in … [Read More...]
Ruby Horn, Enfield
Ruby Elizabeth Horn, 42 of Enfield, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Ill. She … [Read More...]
Judith Egan, Norris City
Judith Ann Egan, 67, of Norris City, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019. Judith was born in Evansville, Ind. on December … [Read More...]
Michelle Egan, Norris City
Michelle Rene Egan, 40, of Norris City, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019. Michelle was born in Evansville, Ind. on April … [Read More...]
Lindell “Butch” Golden, Norris City
Lindell Ray "Butch" Golden. 69, of Norris City, passed away at 5:05 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Deaconess Midtown … [Read More...]
In Other News
Judge Stanley retires, but inquiries go on
Associate Judge Mark Stanley of Carmi, Ill. has announced his retirement effective July 2, 2019. According to a press release issued by the Second Judicial Circuit. Judge Stanley has served as an Associate Judge of the Second Judicial Circuit of … [Read More...]
Animal Control Officer Spicer claims no wrongdoing, gets fired
Animal Control officer Wayne Spicer’s job came under fire in Executive session on Monday morning at the White County Board meeting, although it is unclear why. However, he claims he did nothing wrong. He asked the the board to consider his idea to … [Read More...]
Foster goes to high school; Reavis back as NCO Principal
In giving consideration to personnel matters, the NCOE school board on Wednesday, May 22, gave its approval to hire Mr. David Reavis as the new NCO Elementary principal for the 2019-2020 school year. NCO math teacher Mrs. Tiffany Reavis … [Read More...]
Rep. Bailey opposes Gov. Pritzker’s graduated tax proposal: contentious debate in House
SPRINGFIELD…State Representative Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) rose on the floor of the Illinois House on Monday to oppose Senate Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment (SJRCA) 1, which allows for a referendum question on the 2020 Illinois ballot on … [Read More...]
Taxpayers fund Dosher’s D.C. trip
Contrary to statements made by former White County Board Chairman David Dosher (R) of District 1 of White County, records from the White County Clerk’s office reveal that the county’s taxpayers actually paid for the Washington, D.C. trip taken by … [Read More...]
Rend Lake park ranger educates, fascinates kids
Every year, the Summer Reading program at the library invites a park ranger from Rend Lake to conduct a program during the month. Elise Ratcliff, a fairly new ranger, outdid all others this year, bringing worms; Scout, an Eastern Tiger salamander; a … [Read More...]
The Book Report for 19 June 2019
It’s Summer Reading time and there is still time to join the fun at the library!!! This Wednesday, June 19, our guest, Milly Pate, will present “Bugs, Showstoppers of the Library”! Find out how bugs help us with gardening and more! … [Read More...]
County board chairman addresses dogcatcher firing
The termination of the contract with Animal Control Officer Wayne Spicer last Monday resulted in a flurry of activism last week on the animal shelter’s Facebook page. The Villagers’ Voice reached out to County Board chairman Don Puckett for … [Read More...]
WC Historical society seeking local photos
Society to publish photo book White County Historical Society wants your help preserving our history in photographs. Photos taken in White County are welcome and will be used for a photo book fundraiser for the Society. We are asking for photos at … [Read More...]
In Reference: Th e Occult: Don’t
“ There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through there, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch, …Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, … [Read More...]
Eight teams compete in SIC mine competition
Miners of the region enjoyed a beautiful day as they converged on Southeastern Illinois College for the eighth annual Mine Rescue & Skills Competition in partnership with Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) June 11. … [Read More...]
States Attorney Denton Aud praises White County workers at Kiwanis meeting
The Carmi Kiwanis Club held its regularly scheduled noon meeting on June 6, 2019 at the White County Farm Bureau Building. Club President Katelyne Wolff opened the meeting with the Kiwanis Creed, Song, Pledge and Prayer. The 50/50 drawing was won by … [Read More...]
