An update on the governor’s Executive Order 2021-20, mandating all school employees to undergo Covid vaccination or regular testing, was on the CUSD#3 school board’s agenda last night. Superintendent Matt Vollman stated he had been doing his research on having a testing center at the school for staff. He said he had received temporary approval for that, but that there was no supply of tests available. [Read more...]
Auditor Discusses Issues With Records at Indian Creek Township
A representative of KEB gave an audit report to the Indian Creek Township board on Wednesday, stating the township had not had one for several years. IL statute required it this year because of the change of township supervisor. She gave the audit an unmodified or clean opinion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021, the highest one they can give. The representative stated she was given full access to the Quickbooks records and bank statements with a few minor exceptions, She said she had to make several adjustments to get balances to where they needed to be. The auditing company has been doing the township’s financial report every year that goes to the state. [Read more...]
Carmi Man Reported Cutting Catalytic Converter on Someone Else’s Vehicle
White County Sheriff’s Deputy George Spencer and Sheriff Randy Graves responded on Monday morning to 1563 IL Highway 1, Carmi in reference to a report of someone attempting to remove a catalytic converter from a vehicle on the property. [Read more...]
WC Board Gets Citizen Letters Requesting Ban on Vaccine Mandates
White County Board member Ken Usery at Tuesday's county board meeting stated he had received three letters from citizens requesting the board put a ban on vaccine mandates and passports within the county. Usery read one of the letters to the assembly. [Read more...]
NCOE Unit #3 Board Meets Wednesday Night
Some resignations are on the agenda for Wednesday night's NCOE school board meeting. The governor's new vaccine mandate has been expected to cause resignations. [Read more...]
Indian Creek Township Meets Wednesday Night
The Indian Creek Township Board will meet on Wednesday night at 7 p.m,. at the Indian Creek Township building. On the agenda is an income summary, presentation of the audit report, a donation to Dairy Days. and the Indian Creek Township Website.
Next meeting is October 20, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Village of Norris City Seeks Laborer
Joint Press Release from Southern Illinois Community College Presidents
"Our local community colleges are working hard to develop and operationalize mitigation protocols at our various campuses. Our region has for many weeks now been an area with a dangerously high transmission rate of COVID-19. While each of our campuses will implement procedures that best fit our campus communities, it is essential to recognize that we are unified in our message and our adherence to state and federal guidance and orders regarding vaccination and testing. It is vital to note that we are unified in ensuring our students and staff can visit our campuses, knowing that their safety is our top priority. [Read more...]