The 25th annual White County Crop Tour will be held on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. Individuals are invited for breakfast refreshments the morning of the program starting at 7:00 a.m. in the basement meeting room of the Farm Bureau Building in Carmi. … [Read More...]
Feature Story
NCOE Board Gives Nod to New Security System
After a lengthy presentation on a new security system for the NCOE District schools on Wednesday night, the board voted unanimously to accept the proposals from Business Communication Systems. Andrew Beitler from Business … [Read More...]
Coroner Calls Fentanyl Emergency, EMA Director Scates Resigns
Coroner Chris Marsh reported to the White County Board on Tuesday night that he felt the county was seeing a Fentanyl emergency. “In June, we had a fentanyl overdose and a meth overdose; in July we had a fentanyl overdose. The … [Read More...]
Village to Recoup Some TIF Funds, Looking to Sell Properties
The Norris City Village board on Monday night voted to accept sealed bids on two Village properties and list another one with realtor Amanda Cannon. The Wakeford house will be listed. The property at E. 4th and Levels and on N. … [Read More...]
New Voting Locations, Board of Review Appointments, Surplus Equipment on County Board Agenda for Tuesday
The White County board will meet on Tuesday, August 9 at 7 p.m. in courtroom A of the Courthouse. On the agenda: Roll Call, Pledge of Allegiance, Approve the minutes of the previous meeting, Approve the payment of all county … [Read More...]
Area Farmers Revive Tradition, Bring Their Tractors to Town
Whereas in olden days it was normal for farmers to drive their tractors to town, it's a novel event in our times. For the second year in a row, the Ellison brothers, Donnie and Gene, have organized a tractor drive to Norris City, … [Read More...]
Overflow Classroom Building Under Construction at NCOE Elementary
Construction is underway on overflow classroom space at the NCOE Elementary school. The crew is pouring concrete and hoping the rain holds off so they can finish it. Initial discussions at the school board revealed that the size … [Read More...]
Another Oilfield Theft Reported in White County, Other County Reports
A report of another theft at a local oilfield was made on July 26. Alan R. Saunders reported the theft from Campbell Energy at 1238 CR 1500 N. , Carmi, to Sgt. Craig Poole of the White County Sheriff’s Department. Saunders is … [Read More...]
NCOE CUSD#3 to Hold Special Meeting for Hiring Personnel
NCOE CUSD#3 board of education will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 6 p.m. in the Superintendent's office. On the agenda is public comment, after which the board will go into closed session to consider … [Read More...]
Obituaries
Vaudie Dosher, Enfield
Vaudie Lee (Foley) Dosher, 92, of Enfield, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Enfield Rehab and Health Care Center. … [Read More...]
Winnie Margaret Phillips, Norris City
Winnie Margaret (Trosclair) Phillips, 82, of Norris City, IL, entered heaven’s rest, Monday, August 1, 2022, at Deaconess … [Read More...]
Karen Brown, Norris City
Karen Sue Brown February 16, 1968 — July 25, 2022 Norris City Karen Sue (Nash) Brown, 54, of Norris City, passed away on … [Read More...]
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Board of Education of Norris City-Omaha-Enfield CUSD #3 will be meeting to conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, August 10th, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. to receive public comment on a proposed waiver application, which if approved, would allow the … [Read More...]
Moving Sale August 5-6
Moving Sale is August 5th 12pm-5pm, August 6th 8am-2pm … [Read More...]
Norris City Budget on Public View at Village Hall
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Village of Enfield is notifying the general public that they have received funding for the Water System Rehabilitation Phase 1 project. Funding for the project has been made possible by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s Public Water … [Read More...]
Marriage Licenses
August 2020 Matthew Henry Morrill, Carmi and Kimberly Larie Anderson, Carmi Ron Gene Grove, Carmi and Kimberly Ann Johnson, Carmi William C. Faulkner, Carmi and Sandee Brown Thompson, Carmi Dennis Wayne Campbell, Carmi and Sarah Elizabeth … [Read More...]
The Book Report – August 10
By Nicole Inboden and Jody Travelstead As you get ready to go back to school remember the Norris City Library is here to help now and throughout the school year. We offer free Wi-Fi, public computers, a safe place to study with friends, and access … [Read More...]
Village to Recoup Some TIF Funds, Looking to Sell Properties
The Norris City Village board on Monday night voted to accept sealed bids on two Village properties and list another one with realtor Amanda Cannon. The Wakeford house will be listed. The property at E. 4th and Levels and on N. Division will be … [Read More...]
New Voting Locations, Board of Review Appointments, Surplus Equipment on County Board Agenda for Tuesday
The White County board will meet on Tuesday, August 9 at 7 p.m. in courtroom A of the Courthouse. On the agenda: Roll Call, Pledge of Allegiance, Approve the minutes of the previous meeting, Approve the payment of all county bills; … [Read More...]
Vaudie Dosher, Enfield
Vaudie Lee (Foley) Dosher, 92, of Enfield, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Enfield Rehab and Health Care Center. She was born on February 20, 1930, in Hamilton County, near Springerton, the daughter of Luther Ray and Clemie J. (York) … [Read More...]
Norris City Board Meets Monday Night
Agenda Village Board Meeting August 8, 2022 7:00 p.m. City Hall The Norris City Village Board will meet on Monday night. After roll call, the prayer and the pledge, the approval of the July minutes, July treasurer’s report and the bills, … [Read More...]