It’s a White County Christmas Window Winners Announced Fifteen local businesses and one organization participated in the annual It’s A White County Christmas Storefront Window Decorating Contest this year. While each entry did a spectacular … [Read More...]
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Two Sentenced in White County Court Monday
Two individuals were sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections (DOC) on Monday. … [Read More...]
NCOE School District Goes to Full Remote Learning Until November 30
Superintendent of NCOE CUSD#3 Matt Vollman posted a letter on the school website late yesterday afternoon announcing that the district would go to full remote learning for a period of time. This followed on the heels of … [Read More...]
NCOE High School Reports Student Positive For Covid-19 on Thursday
A notice was sent out on the NCOE app yesterday evening notifying the community of a Covid positive infection at the high school. … [Read More...]
Charging Battery Explodes, Starts Fire Wednesday
County: New Ambulances, Budget and Levy Mark Puckett’s Final Meeting
The White County Board gave the go ahead to the purchase of two new ambulances, although Chairman Don Puckett seemed to want to table the discussion for a possible special meeting to give board members more time to assess the … [Read More...]
In Other News
Legal Notice: Petitions for Village Elections Available Now
The Village of Norris City will hold elections on April 6, 2021. Petitions to run for Village offices can be picked up now from Clerk Jim Crouch at 217 Willis St. Offices that will be open for election are: Village Mayor, Village Clerk, and three … [Read More...]
Marriage Licenses
November 2020 James Jay Conn, Louisville, Ky. and Kristi Marie Duvall, Louisville, Ky. Brent Halen Bingman, Carmi and Shealyn Faith Healy, Norris City Tristan David Flannigan, McLeansboro and Allison Breanne Cox, Herod, Ill. John Edward Downen, … [Read More...]
Nancy J. Winter, CPA – 2021 Tax Brackets
The IRS has announced the tax rates and income brackets for 2021, and besides slight adjustments in the income ranges for inflation, they remain the same as 2020. Remember, these are the brackets for the 2021 tax year, which means they will affect … [Read More...]
The Book Report – November 25
By Denise Karns and Jody Travelstead Thanksgiving is a perfect time to count our blessings especially this year. “During a difficult time, gratitude is more important than ever. Research shows that gratitude can help us cope with traumatic events, … [Read More...]
University of Illinois Master Gardener Program Accepting Online Applicants
For the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener program, the last four decades can be measured by the millions of volunteer hours given to help bring horticultural help to communities across the state. … [Read More...]
Holiday Window Decorating Contest: Katie Sturgal/Shelter Insurance Takes Top Honors
It’s a White County Christmas Window Winners Announced Fifteen local businesses and one organization participated in the annual It’s A White County Christmas Storefront Window Decorating Contest this year. While each entry did a spectacular … [Read More...]
Grayville Man Blows 2nd Chance Probation, Sentenced to DOC on Monday
Eric Sadler, 20 of Grayville, was sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections Monday morning, on charges of Aggravated Battery of Police Officer, a class 2 felony. He received four years DOC and two years MSR. He was also sentenced on a … [Read More...]
Cops and Kids Program to Deliver Gifts This Year, Now Taking Donations
Submitted by Jonathan Lucas The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 249 is accepting donations for our Cops and Kids Christmas program. Due to the pandemic, the traditional shopping has been cancelled. This year the FOP members will be shopping, … [Read More...]
White County Board to Hold Special Meeting on Wednesday Night
The White County Board will meet on November 25, 2020 at 6 p.m. to make a decision on the county's health insurance program. Agenda: Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Consider the finalized insurance bids and make decision on health … [Read More...]