Agenda Board of Education Meeting Wednesday, October 20, 2021 7:00 p.m. District Office Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Bills … [Read More...]
Feature Story
General Assistance Guidelines to be Discussed at Indian Creek Township
The Indian Creek Township Board will meet Wednesday night for the monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Township building. The agenda follows: Board of Trustees October 20, 2021 7:00 p.m. Roll Call Pledge of … [Read More...]
Enfield Board Meets Tonight; Budget and Bonus on Agenda
Board Meeting Attendee Threatens Court Action Against Assessments Office
Visitor and former Illinois state trooper Jeff Knight told the White County board last night he didn't have a problem taking his complaint about the Supervisor of Assessments office to a jury trial. This, after Knight, a 40 year … [Read More...]
Carmi Purchases Former Leggett’s Market to house Police Department
The City of Carmi has purchased the former Leggett's Market building and property located at 703 Oak St. to house the Police Department sometime in the future. The police department plans to move out of the County Jail sometime in … [Read More...]
County Budget, City County Jail on Tuesday’s County Board Agenda
With respect to the Circuit Court,we please ask that you wear a mask when entering the building and courtroom. Please maintain a social distance and once seated,you may remove your mask. … [Read More...]
Six Candidates Vie for Corn Day King and Queen in 2021
Four female 4-H candidates are competing for the coveted title of Corn Day Queen this year and two young men will face off for Corn King. The 4-H'ers establish their credentials with all their accomplishments in their years spent … [Read More...]
Obituaries
Clarence Wayne Whipple, Omaha
Clarence Wayne Whipple, 84, of Omaha, Illinois, passed away at his home on Friday, October 8, 2021. Wayne was born on … [Read More...]
Linda Lou DeOrnellas (Clevenger), formerly of Enfield
Linda Lou DeOrnellas (Clevenger), July 14, 1953 to September 23, 2021, began her journey amongst the stars peacefully at the … [Read More...]
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...]
In Other News
Acreage for Sale in White County
25 Tillable Acres for Sale on County Road 500 in White County, Illinois. Asking $170,000. Call 618-604-1272. … [Read More...]
Estate Sale in Omaha on Friday
Estate Sale - Everything Must Go! Friday, October 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m 421 Harrell Street in Omaha Estate of Clarence Wayne Whipple … [Read More...]
Letter to the Editor: How Norris City Got Its Name
Submitted by Ruth Norris, Norris City I wish to submit this record of events as the actual way Norris City got its name. Emaline White and William Norris came to White County, Illinois, from Piny Flatts, Tennessee in early 1864. They first … [Read More...]
Marriage Licenses
October 2021 Timothy Michael Ward, Omaha and Shannon Renee Amy Kiessling, Omaha Gabriel Chase Sutton, Carmi and Briley Allison Attebury, Carmi September 2021 Kyle Anthony Daugherty, Ft. Branch, Ind. and Autumn Brooke Hooper, Ft. Branch, … [Read More...]
Two Carmi Men Charged in Domestic Battery Incident
Law enforcement and the White County Ambulance were called to 417 Hawthorne Drive early Friday morning on a report of a domestic event in progress. … [Read More...]
Nancy J. Winter, CPA – What You Need to Know About Form W-4
If you're an employee, your employer probably withholds income tax from your paycheck and pays it to the IRS in your name. The goal of tax withholding is to have just the right amount withheld — as close as possible to your actual tax liability. The … [Read More...]
Linda Lou DeOrnellas (Clevenger), formerly of Enfield
Linda Lou DeOrnellas (Clevenger), July 14, 1953 to September 23, 2021, began her journey amongst the stars peacefully at the age of 68 years. Her husband, son, daughter, and sister had been with her in the final twenty-four hours of life. … [Read More...]
Red Honda ATV Reported Stolen
The White County Sheriff’s office received a call from dispatch on October 7 advising them of a stolen ATV at 1060 Co.Rd. 2400 N. Officer Dustin Dale arrived on the scene and spoke with ATV owner Albert Williams. Williams stated he kept a 2006 red … [Read More...]
Local DAR Asks for Donation of Gift Cards for Vets’ Holiday Season
Pie Of The Month – Katie’s Pecan Pie
By Charlie Melton The call went out for a classic Thanksgiving pie, and Katie Shepard answered the call in style. Katie is a young baker with classic skills. Her homemade pastry is flaky and tender, and reminds me of the pie crust my Grandma … [Read More...]