UPDATED: Along with reports of IRA testing set to begin in the Carmi White County School District, and upcoming spring events, High School Principal Bart King brought a cornet printed on a 3D printer and consisting of 25 pieces. King told the … [Read More...]
Feature Story
Township Board Rescinds Previous Vote; Trustee Daubs Resigns
An agenda item for the upcoming Indian Creek Town meeting was turned back last night at a special meeting as the Indian Creek Township board met for discussion and a second vote on a proposition that they had previously voted in … [Read More...]
Three NCOE Seniors Sign Sports Agreements with SIC This Week
Three NCOE Seniors signed with SIC in various sports this week. Cord Tucker signed an agreement on Tuesday to play golf this coming school year. Today (Friday) Colby Prather signed to play golf and Joel Hortin signed to play … [Read More...]
Enfield: Chickens Still Under Consideration; Rep. Severin Signs Lease; Town Wide Clean up Date Set
By Clerk Deborah Stone and Kathy Sands, Editor The Enfield Village board is still mulling over a request to allow chickens in the Village. According to state law, chickens cannot be within 200 feet of a neighbor. Enfield … [Read More...]
Indian Creek Township Board Votes to Take Road District Matter to Residents at Town Meeting in April
The Indian Creek Township board last night voted on their agenda for the upcoming annual Town meeting in April. One item for that agenda is the possibility of abolishing the road district and changing how road management is … [Read More...]
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCE ARREST IN GALLATIN COUNTY MURDER
SHAWNEETOWN – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigations (DCI) announce the arrest of 20-year-old Demetrius T. Walker of Mount Vernon, Ill. for First-Degree Murder (Class M Felony). … [Read More...]
“Our Miss Brooks” Runs Two Nights at NCOE High School
With a large cast of characters and the involvement of a band, spotlight assistance, set designers, artwork, construction assistance and choreography, the high school team at NCOE entertained the public with comedy and song on … [Read More...]
Rep. Severin Announces Energy Transition Grant Award of Over $1 Million to White County
State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) announced this week that the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is awarding an Energy Transition Program Grants to White County, totaling $1,207,426 … [Read More...]
Village Will Pursue Court Action to Reclaim TIF Payment, Offers 110 E. Main to Chamber of Commerce and Museum
The Norris City Village board on Monday night voted to pursue court action against the owners of LaDiDah, previously housed at 102 E. Main St., to reclaim the entire TIF grant the Village awarded them in 2021. Heath and Danielle … [Read More...]
Representative Patrick Windhorst: Why is Governor Enforcing Unconstitutional Gun Law?
At a capitol news conference on Wednesday, State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) had a question for Governor Pritzker. Why, the 117th District State Representative asked, is Governor Pritzker and Attorney General Kwame Raoul … [Read More...]
Obituaries
David Ciaravino, Norris City
David Ira Ciaravino, 50 of Norris City, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at the Marion V.A. Hospital in Marion, … [Read More...]
Thank You from the Family of James Crouch
The family of James E. Crouch would like to extend their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to each and everyone for their many … [Read More...]
James E. Crouch, Norris City
James E. Crouch August 6, 1948 — January 26, 2023 James Eugene Crouch, 74, of Norris City, passed away on Thursday, … [Read More...]
Mary Ella Doerner, Norris City
September 1, 1936 — January 6, 2023 Norris City Mary Ella Doerner, 86, of Norris City passed away on Friday, January 6, … [Read More...]
Delilah Ann Patton, Enfield
April 2, 1927 — December 26, 2022 Delilah Ann Patton, 95, of Enfield passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at her home. … [Read More...]
Jerry “Fat Rabbit” Patton, Shawneetown
Jerry Patton, age 77, resident of Shawneetown, Ill., passed away at 1:55 a.m. Thursday, December 22, 2022 at Deaconess … [Read More...]
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In Other News
Notice: Request for Proposal for Audit Bids
Wabash Area Development, Inc. (WADI), a Not-For-Profit Community Action Agency, is seeking prospective audit firms who have interest in responding to a Request for Proposal for 403(b) Thrift Plan for audit services, for the year ending 2022. … [Read More...]
Job Opening at Carmi Township for Caseworker
Job Opening Carmi Township Government Office located at 304 S Church Street, is seeking a qualified candidate for the following position: General Assistance Caseworker/Cemetery Secretary … [Read More...]
Marriage Licenses/Civil Unions
March 2023 David Wayne McCluskey, Carmi and Mary Katherine Rhodes, Carmi February 2023 Landon Anthony Minder, Carmi and Sydney Marie Woodrow, Springerton Justin Allen Warren, Carmi and Amanda Theresa Ward, Carmi Tyler Scott Jamison, Albion and … [Read More...]
WhIte County Sheriff’s Report March 11-21
Three served warrants while in White County Jail Matthew D. Swift, 39 of Grayville, was served a warrant for Failure to appear for DWLR 2+ on March 11 while he was incarcerated in the White County Jail. Deputy Simmons served him with the … [Read More...]
’76 Clovers Report on Upcoming Training Events
The ’76 Clovers 4-H Club held their meeting on March 14, 2023. The meeting was called to order at 3:29 p.m. by President, Addy Sutton, and adjourned at 4:26 p.m. February minutes were read by Marlee Fuqua and approved by members. The Pledge of … [Read More...]
Kyle Hoskins, NCOE School Board Candidate
The Book Report – March 22
By Jody Travelstead and Nicole Inboden Spring weather is unpredictable and can be the perfect time to stay inside with a good book. The library book sale is continuing until the end of the month so now is a good time to stock up. We have quite a … [Read More...]