By Edward Oliver Dairy Days 2021 are fast approaching for the Sesquicentennial of the founding of Norris City. The question has come up a number of times as to where Norris City got its name. … [Read More...]
Feature Story
NCOE Board Examines Status of Mandated Vaccinations/Testing of Staff
An update on the governor’s Executive Order 2021-20, mandating all school employees to undergo Covid vaccination or regular testing, was on the CUSD#3 school board’s agenda last night. Superintendent Matt Vollman stated he had … [Read More...]
Auditor Discusses Issues With Records at Indian Creek Township
A representative of KEB gave an audit report to the Indian Creek Township board on Wednesday, stating the township had not had one for several years. IL statute required it this year because of the change of township supervisor. … [Read More...]
Dairy Days 2021 – “Looking Back, Mooving Forward,” Celebrating 150 Years of Norris City – September 24, 25
Update 9/16: The quilt show has been cancelled. … [Read More...]
WC Board Gets Citizen Letters Requesting Ban on Vaccine Mandates
White County Board member Ken Usery at Tuesday's county board meeting stated he had received three letters from citizens requesting the board put a ban on vaccine mandates and passports within the county. Usery read one of the … [Read More...]
NCOE Unit #3 Board Meets Wednesday Night
Some resignations are on the agenda for Wednesday night's NCOE school board meeting. The governor's new vaccine mandate has been expected to cause resignations. … [Read More...]
Indian Creek Township Meets Wednesday Night
The Indian Creek Township Board will meet on Wednesday night at 7 p.m,. at the Indian Creek Township building. On the agenda is an income summary, presentation of the audit report, a donation to Dairy Days. and the Indian Creek … [Read More...]
Obituaries
Tammy Pollard, Norris City
Tammy L. Lewis-Pollard, 59, Norris City passed away at 1:45 pm., Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent … [Read More...]
Janet Baumgart, New Haven
Janet R. Baumgart, 76, of New Haven, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. She was born in Evansville, IN on February … [Read More...]
Marjorie Britton, Carmi
Marjorie L. Britton, 84, of Carmi passed away at 12:55 a.m., Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Enfield Rehab and Healthcare in … [Read More...]
In Other News
Village of Norris City Seeks Laborer
Marriage Licenses
September 2021 Warren Lee Snyder, Jr., Henderson, Ky. and Justinne Elizabeth Moore, Marion, Ky. August 2021 David Charles Reisner, Carmi and Kimberly Renae Bell, Carmi Colton Nathaniel Ross, Mill Shoals and Makayla Rose Gomez, Mill … [Read More...]
NCOE Board Examines Status of Mandated Vaccinations/Testing of Staff
An update on the governor’s Executive Order 2021-20, mandating all school employees to undergo Covid vaccination or regular testing, was on the CUSD#3 school board’s agenda last night. Superintendent Matt Vollman stated he had been doing his research … [Read More...]
Auditor Discusses Issues With Records at Indian Creek Township
A representative of KEB gave an audit report to the Indian Creek Township board on Wednesday, stating the township had not had one for several years. IL statute required it this year because of the change of township supervisor. She gave the audit an … [Read More...]
DISPOSITION LIST AUG. 27 – SEPT. 02
Wiley Lee Akers, Boomer, Nev. – Driving 21-25 MPH above limit – Guilty/fine - $164 costs … [Read More...]
LAND RECORDS REPORT SEPT. 1-8
Land Transfers • Gatehouse Media Illinois Holdings Inc, Liberty Group Illinois Holdings Inc to County of White, Original of Carmi Lot: 36 Part, Original of Carmi Lot: 45 Part, $50,000, Warranty Deed … [Read More...]
Dairy Days 2021 – “Looking Back, Mooving Forward,” Celebrating 150 Years of Norris City – September 24, 25
Update 9/16: The quilt show has been cancelled. … [Read More...]
The Book Report – September 15
The Norris City Library Book Report by Jody Travelstead and Nicole Inboden Stop by the library this week and buy a raffle ticket for the Norris City Community Museum Association basket. The tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. The drawing will be … [Read More...]
Carmi Man Reported Cutting Catalytic Converter on Someone Else’s Vehicle
White County Sheriff’s Deputy George Spencer and Sheriff Randy Graves responded on Monday morning to 1563 IL Highway 1, Carmi in reference to a report of someone attempting to remove a catalytic converter from a vehicle on the property. … [Read More...]