The White County board on Tuesday night approved an ordinance to place a First Responder’s referendum on the November 3rd general election ballot. The safety tax referendum will ask White County voters to approve a 1% tax on sales in the county, but … [Read More...]
Feature Story
Marriage Licenses
July 2020 Walker Joe Pearce, Norris City and Kourtney Christien Abell, Norris City Trey Douglas Staples, Fort Branch, Ind. and Sydney Jane Hayes, Fort Branch, Ind. Janet A. Graham, Carmi and Gordon G. Simmons, Carmi Joshua … [Read More...]
Rich Gurka – The Gurka Banter
1. It has been being reported that on occasion, people are drinking hand sanitizer, getting sick and some even dying. Perhaps I am not very “sensitive,” but anyone stupid enough to drink hand sanitizer has got it coming. This … [Read More...]
White County Sees More COVID-19 Infections on Weekend than Gallatin and Saline
Five new cases of COVID-19 infections were reported in White County over the weekend, while Saline County saw an increase of two and one was reported from Gallatin County, according to reports from the Egyptian Health Department. … [Read More...]
Press Conference in Effingham Today: Cop Killers Should Not Be Paroled
Effingham State’s Attorney Bryan Kibler, Representative Darren Bailey (109th District), Representative Blaine Wilhour (107th District), and the family of Illinois State Police Officer Layton Davis will hold a press conference … [Read More...]
Saline County Among 13 Illinois Counties at Warning Level for Coronavirus Disease
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 13 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A county enters a warning level when two or … [Read More...]
SIC Awarded $62,905 in Career and Technical Education (CTE) Improvement Grants From Illinois Community College Board
HARRISBURG, Ill. (Aug. 6, 2020) – Southeastern Illinois College has been awarded $62,905 in grant funding to support its continued improvement and innovation of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programming. … [Read More...]
Obituaries
Celebration of Life Service for Ronald Austin, formerly of Norris City
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Ronald L. Austin, formerly of Norris City, Illinois will be held on Saturday … [Read More...]
Cole Tucker Passes Away on Saturday
Cole T. Tucker, 24, of Norris City passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020. He was born in Evansville, IN on October 14, 1995 … [Read More...]
Ray James, Norris City
Ray James, 75, of Norris City passed away at 2:28 a.m., on Monday, July 13, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Norris … [Read More...]
In Other News
Marriage Licenses
July 2020 Walker Joe Pearce, Norris City and Kourtney Christien Abell, Norris City Trey Douglas Staples, Fort Branch, Ind. and Sydney Jane Hayes, Fort Branch, Ind. Janet A. Graham, Carmi and Gordon G. Simmons, Carmi Joshua Clyde Krummel, Carmi … [Read More...]
White County Board Approves Safety Tax Referendum to go to Voters
The White County board on Tuesday night approved an ordinance to place a First Responder’s referendum on the November 3rd general election ballot. The safety tax referendum will ask White County voters to approve a 1% tax on sales in the county, but … [Read More...]
The Book Report – August 12
By Denise Karns and Jody Travelstead GOOD NEWS! On September 4th someone will walk away with a BRAND NEW TABLET!!! Everyone who checks out items at the Norris City Library during the month of August will be entered into a drawing to win a 10” … [Read More...]
Nancy J. Winter, CPA – Discretionary Income and Student Loans
Paying off student loans can be a challenge, especially when you factor in other recurring payments such as rent, electricity, food, and insurance. These living expenses help determine your discretionary income and can impact your savings goals in a … [Read More...]
WC Sheriff’s Department Finds Juvenile Subjects Behind Vandalism in Crossville
Multiple reports were made last Friday from residents in Crossville of criminal damage done to a variety of properties by subjects who were spray painting items in the village. The White County Sheriff’s Department and Crossville Police Department … [Read More...]
Carmi Police Report – August 10
Kara M. Braun, 24 of Ridgway, was arrested in Carmi on Sunday, August 9, for driving under the influence of alcohol after a traffic stop for using a cell phone without a hands free device. … [Read More...]
Rich Gurka – The Gurka Banter
1. It has been being reported that on occasion, people are drinking hand sanitizer, getting sick and some even dying. Perhaps I am not very “sensitive,” but anyone stupid enough to drink hand sanitizer has got it coming. This is simply another … [Read More...]
White County Sees More COVID-19 Infections on Weekend than Gallatin and Saline
Five new cases of COVID-19 infections were reported in White County over the weekend, while Saline County saw an increase of two and one was reported from Gallatin County, according to reports from the Egyptian Health Department. … [Read More...]
