The U.S. Marshals were on hand to assist in the arrest of Michael A. Turpin on Thursday after Turpin barricaded himself in his residence in Grayville. Turpin was wanted in White County for Unlawful Use of Property, Unlawful Possession of … [Read More...]
Feature Story
White County Summer Sack Lunch Program Awarded $10K from Masonic Lodge
Ed Oliver of the Masonic Lodge #718 in Norris City on Tuesday presented two checks totaling $10,000.00 to the local summer sack lunch program, which began on Wednesday this week, offering sack lunches to all children in the area. … [Read More...]
Rend Lake Graduates 483 Students, Seven from the Area
Nearly 1,000 degrees and certificates were conferred at the 56th Annual Rend Lake College Commencement held Saturday, May 13, in Waugh Gymnasium. … [Read More...]
White County Board: Spending on Carmi Times Building Almost Complete
All county board members were in attendance on Tuesday night at the May monthly board meeting and gave their approval to a change order on the remodeling of the former Carmi Times Building. The final order included the HVAC, … [Read More...]
White County Building and Planning Committee Holds First Public Session
The building and planning committee held its first public meeting at 6:30 p.m. prior to the regularly scheduled county board meeting on Tuesday night. The committee was formed to begin serious consideration of the conditions of … [Read More...]
Whetstone Appointed Board President, Lovell Says School Dress Code Applied Unequally
The Carmi-White County School board opened their regular monthly meeting last night with approval of the minutes from the last two meetings held in April, a review of the Consolidated election results, and subsequent … [Read More...]
Principal Wehlermann Exhorts NCOE Graduates to Have Strong Spirit, Values, and Character
Local families and friends saw the NCOE CUSD#3 school district … [Read More...]
Updated: Solar Project on County Board Agenda; Building Committee Will Meet Before Regular Meeting
UPDATE: County board building committee will meet in open session, Tuesday May 16, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss plans for the county's buildings. On the agenda: Discussion of courthouse structural repairs/bids and long-term plan … [Read More...]
NCOE School Board Seats New Members, Post-Covid Absenteeism Up at the High School
The April 2023 Consolidated elections returned current NCOE school board member Matt McArthy to his seat and added Kyle Hoskins and Rhonda Forston to tend to the NCOE district's business and represent the public. All three were … [Read More...]
NCOE High School to Graduate 50 Friday Night
Fifty seniors will conclude their high school education and receive graduation diplomas at the NCOE High School on Friday night, May 12. (All photos were provided by Kirsti Auten, taken by Iconik.) … [Read More...]
Obituaries
Dorothy Hoskins, Norris City
Dorothy Hoskins November 30, 1934 — April 22, 2023 Norris City Dorothy Hoskins, 88, of Norris City, passed away on … [Read More...]
Tammy (Ramsey) Smith, Norris City
Tammy Rene (Ramsey) Smith, 63, of Norris City, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in … [Read More...]
Georgianna Brockett, Norris City
Georgianna Brockett October 17, 1941 — March 25, 2023 Norris City Georgianna Brockett, 81, of Norris City passed away at … [Read More...]
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...]
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Invitation to Bid
Notice of Public Hearing
Yard Sale-May 5-7
Friday May 5th 8am-6pm Saturday May 6th 8am-6pm Sunday May 7th 8am-2pm 1401 south division street Norris City, IL 62869 618-841-3428 New and used items. Household, garage, and shop items. Fishing gear, collectibles, furniture, appliances, … [Read More...]
Norris City Police Department Notice of Application Period
The Village of Norris City is taking application for the position of Full time patrolman Full time requirements: 1) Must have reached his/her 21st birthday by the HIRE DATE. … [Read More...]
Marriage Licenses/Civil Unions
May 2023 Steven Edward Smith, Jr., Norris City and Kirstie Allison Locklar, Norris City Andrew David Nelson, Carmi and Shayle Rachelle Knight, Carmi Brandon Lee Patton, Ridgway and Linley Jean Hopson, Ridgway Dustin Noah Lane, Harrisburg and … [Read More...]
Township Prepares for Government Efficiency Requirements, Road Commissioner to Purchase Bush Hogs
A good government evaluation project was on the Indian Creek township agenda for Wednesday night. “This is just about the efficiency and accountability of local government,”McAnulty said. … [Read More...]
Land Records Report May 10-17
Land Transfers • Illinois Great Rivers Conference of The United Methodist Church to Carmi Emanuel Church Inc, Montgomery Circle Carmi Lot: 87, S:23 T:5 R:9 Part of the SW Quarter, Montgomery Circle Carmi Lot: 88 Part, Quit Claim Deed … [Read More...]
Rend Lake Graduates 483 Students, Seven from the Area
Nearly 1,000 degrees and certificates were conferred at the 56th Annual Rend Lake College Commencement held Saturday, May 13, in Waugh Gymnasium. … [Read More...]
Nancy J. Winter, CPA – The Pros and Cons of Annuities
Just about all of us will need income in retirement, and one often-overlooked source of income is an annuity. An annuity is a contract between you and an insurance company in exchange for their promise to make a series of payments to you over time. … [Read More...]
