A theft at the Mary 1 oil lease belonging to Schofield Oil company out of Evansville, Ind. was reported on Wednesday to the White County Sheriff's Department. The lease is located on County Road 355 N. in Heralds Prairie Township west of Union Ridge … [Read More...]
Feature Story
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...]
School Year Progressing Smoothly in Unit #3 School District
All three principals in the Unit #3 School District reported that things were progressing smoothly for the start of the school season at Wednesday night’s board meeting and Superintendent Matt Vollman said he credits the … [Read More...]
Oilfield Thefts reported in White County
A theft at the Mary 1 oil lease belonging to Schofield Oil company out of Evansville, Ind. was reported on Wednesday to the White County Sheriff's Department. The lease is located on County Road 355 N. in Heralds Prairie Township … [Read More...]
Two Arrested in Union Ridge Burglary as well as Two Oil Thefts
The White County Sheriff's Office made two arrests yesterday in connection with two oilfield thefts and a burglary at Union Ridge Cemetery. Sgt Craig Poole was following up with investigation of the burglary at Union Ridge … [Read More...]
Resident’s App Idea may Help to Police Enfield
Visitor Linda Fechtig approached the Enfield village board at their meeting on Tuesday night with an idea she thinks might help curtail crime in the village. There has been an uptick in incidents recently since Enfield let their … [Read More...]
Union Ridge Cemetery robbed, Gator and other tools taken
The White County Sheriff’s office sent officer Sgt. Craig Poole to Union Ridge Cemetery at 1107 County Road 360 N. today at 10:03 a.m. in response to a request by Jason Pruitt, caretaker for the property. He advised the officer … [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
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...]
Wabash Christian Village donates school supplies
Kim Egbert (pictured), Lifestyle Coordinator at Wabash Christian Village delivers donates school supplies to Lincoln Attendance Center and Jefferson Attendance Center. Wabash Christian Village Garden Home and Heritage Apartment residents donated … [Read More...]
Joyner Therapy Services gives supplies to Joyful Start
Pictured are Dr. Jessica Cook, PT, DPT of Joyner Therapy Services and Mrs. Rebecca Doty of Joyful Start Childcare Center. Joyner Therapy Services donated lined paper and dry erase markers to the After School Program at Joyful Start to aid Miss Becky … [Read More...]
’76 Clovers 4-H Club August minutes by Cooper Fuqua
The ‘76 Clovers met in Mrs. Marsh’s kindergarten classroom on August 20, 2019. The meeting was called to order at 3:21 p.m. by President Mallory Hobbs. Jalynn Phillips led the American Pledge and Gabby Ray led the 4-H pledge. Refreshments for the … [Read More...]
Illinois Resident Experiences Respiratory Illness After Vaping; Dies
Number of respiratory cases in Illinois doubles SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) learned of the death of an individual who had recently vaped and was hospitalized with severe respiratory illness. The number of cases of … [Read More...]
Governor Enhances Protections for Churches
Governor Signs Bill to Enhance Penalties on Criminals Who Harm People During Religious Worship at Church State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) announced that Governor JB Pritzker has signed House Bill 38 to enhance the penalties against anyone who … [Read More...]
School Year Progressing Smoothly in Unit #3 School District
All three principals in the Unit #3 School District reported that things were progressing smoothly for the start of the school season at Wednesday night’s board meeting and Superintendent Matt Vollman said he credits the principals for the way things … [Read More...]
Oilfield Thefts reported in White County
A theft at the Mary 1 oil lease belonging to Schofield Oil company out of Evansville, Ind. was reported on Wednesday to the White County Sheriff's Department. The lease is located on County Road 355 N. in Heralds Prairie Township west of Union Ridge … [Read More...]
