The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Aug. 13, to discuss the new academic year; new programs, events, and initiatives; and budgets. The board learned that enrollment on the first day of class was up nearly two … [Read More...]
Feature Story
Local man David Dodd joins Edward Jones
Who's New in the Neighborhood? David Dodd knows the value of a comfortable pair of shoes. That's because he has been introducing himself to the residents in Norris City. Dodd is a financial advisor for the financial services … [Read More...]
New White County CEO class begins
White County CEO Facilitator Tracy Orr welcomed the new White County CEO Class of 2019-2020 on Tuesday, August 12 by hosting a team building day. "We look forward to another great CEO class. We wish our new students, and … [Read More...]
NCOE Workshop brings teachers and aides to the starting week of new school year
Superintendent Matt Vollman and the three principals from the school district welcomed new teachers and aides to the district for the upcoming school year on Monday morning at the NCOE elementary school with a school breakfast and … [Read More...]
Illinois Farm Bureau Statement regarding Deferment of Crop Insurance Premium Interest
The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the USDA’s announcement that it will delay crop insurance premium due dates to help farmers affected by extreme weather manage their … [Read More...]
Danny Stephens gets consecutive sentences
Danny Stephens was recently sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections with one sentence occurring last week. Stephens appeared in court this week and received a consecutive sentence to the Illinois Department of … [Read More...]
SIC President’s List for Summer 2019
The following students from the White County and surrounding areas made the Southeastern Illinois College President’s List (GPA 4.00) for the summer 2019 semester: Carmi Sloane Barbre, Travis Black, Cole Blazier, Kaleb … [Read More...]
Book Report – Fall Book Sale Begins
Get ready for September at the library!!! Our fall book sale is set to begin on September 2, so clean off those dusty shelves and make way for new books. Our prices can’t be beat and we always welcome donations. This year, Family … [Read More...]
White County Board hires Charlie Mick as county Animal Control Officer
Despite the outpouring of community support for former county Animal Control Officer Wayne Spicer that was displayed at the July meeting of the county board and the board’s agreement to reconsider his firing, the board on Tuesday … [Read More...]
Obituaries
Lois Fowler, Vincennes, Indiana
Lois Kathryn Fowler. 87, of Vincennes, IN, passed away at 9:30 a.m. CST, Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Wabash Christian … [Read More...]
Joye Mae Franks, Olney
Joye Mae Franks, 90, of Olney, formerly of Norris City, passed away at 5:15 a.m., Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Carle Richland … [Read More...]
Donald Harrison, Norris City
Donald R. Harrison, 82, of Norris City, passed away at 1:50 a.m., Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at the Linda E. White Hospice House … [Read More...]
Jesse Hamilton, Bethalto
Jesse H. Hamilton, 86, of Bethalto, Ill., went to be with his Lord on Friday, July 12, 2019, at home in the presence of his … [Read More...]
Mary McDonald, Omaha
Mary K. McDonald, age 63, passed from this life at her home in Omaha, Ill. on July 13, 2019. Mary was born in Eldorado, Ill. … [Read More...]
Earl McKenzie, Norris City
Earl Dean McKenzie, 83, of Norris City passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at his residence. He was born on August 22, … [Read More...]
Dorothy McMahon, Broughton
Dorothy Fern McMahon, 94, of Broughton, passed away at 10:57 a.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at her residence. She was born in … [Read More...]
Nathan Baldwin, Norris City
Nathan D. Baldwin, 41, of Norris City passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, IL. He was born … [Read More...]
Keith Bryant, Norris City
Keith Bryant, 75, of Norris City, passed away at 10:25 p.m., Thursday, June 13, 2019 at his residence. He was born … [Read More...]
In Other News
Local man David Dodd joins Edward Jones
Who's New in the Neighborhood? David Dodd knows the value of a comfortable pair of shoes. That's because he has been introducing himself to the residents in Norris City. Dodd is a financial advisor for the financial services firm Edward Jones, … [Read More...]
New White County CEO class begins
White County CEO Facilitator Tracy Orr welcomed the new White County CEO Class of 2019-2020 on Tuesday, August 12 by hosting a team building day. "We look forward to another great CEO class. We wish our new students, and Facilitator Orr, a … [Read More...]
NCOE Workshop brings teachers and aides to the starting week of new school year
Superintendent Matt Vollman and the three principals from the school district welcomed new teachers and aides to the district for the upcoming school year on Monday morning at the NCOE elementary school with a school breakfast and workshop. … [Read More...]
Coach Simon previews CWC Bulldog football season
Coach Kurt Simon is kicking off his 23rd season at the helm for Carmi White County football, and he says he’s got the smallest squad ever, with just 32 total student athletes for varsity. Of those 32, more than half are sophomores or freshmen, and … [Read More...]
New Museum, Mine Competition and Carmi Programs at SIC
The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Aug. 13, to discuss the new academic year; new programs, events, and initiatives; and budgets. The board learned that enrollment on the first day of class was up nearly two … [Read More...]
Lady Cardinals Fall to Lady Colts on Thursday
The NCOE Lady Cardinal softball team kicked off their 2019 campaign Thursday afternoon when they ventured to Fairfield to take on the Lady Colts. The Lady Cardinals got off to a good start in the first inning when leadoff hitter, Mercedes Hise, … [Read More...]
Coming Events at SIC
Aug. 27, 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. –Wabash Ohio Valley Special Education District will conduct Pre-K screenings in the Melba Patton Library Room 152. The screenings take about 45 minutes and include hearing, vision, speech, language and coordination tests. … [Read More...]
Illinois Farm Bureau Statement regarding Deferment of Crop Insurance Premium Interest
The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the USDA’s announcement that it will delay crop insurance premium due dates to help farmers affected by extreme weather manage their financials this … [Read More...]
Danny Stephens gets consecutive sentences
Danny Stephens was recently sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections with one sentence occurring last week. Stephens appeared in court this week and received a consecutive sentence to the Illinois Department of Corrections on his new … [Read More...]
