Joseph D. Tate, 19, of Carmi, on Wednesday was sentenced on a charge of to Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child, a class X felony. He was sentenced to 15 years in the Department of Corrections (DOC) and three years to life Mandatory Supervised Release (MSR).
Norris City Board Agrees to Purchase Police Vehicle in Special Session Wednesday
The Norris City Village Board held a special session on Wednesday night at 6 p.m. to decide on the purchase of a 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 "Special Service" vehicle for the police department. All trustees were in attendance and the board agreed to purchase the $17,000 truck. There were five yes votes and one abstention for a conflict of interest. The old vehicle with 125,000 miles on it will be sold.
The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
NCOE HIgh School Posts Honor Roll
Freshman High Honors Front (L to R): Lily Anderson, Jerra Barton, Amanda Bradley, Hollan Everett, Erik Healy, Rianna Hickey, & Joel Hortin Back (L to R): Taylor Johnson, Keegan McDonald, Braden Mendoza, Brianna Prather, Miah Scroggins, Lydia Vinyard, & Bree Vollman
Freshman Honors Front (L to R): Morgan Bryant, Lexi Hamblin, Preston Long, Colby Prather, & Jerzi Sharp Back (L to R): Jaden Simmons, Katie Stamper, Austin Surratt, Mackenzie Terrell, Cord Tucker, & Cain Weaver
County Gives Thumbs Down on Cannabis Business; Jim Totten Retires
White County Board Chairman Don Puckett gives EMA Director Jim Totten a plaque for 10 years of service to the county. Photo by Kathy Sands.
The White County Board voted on Tuesday night to ban the sale of recreational cannabis in the unincorporated parts of White County, but also approved establishing a tax of 3% in the county on cannabis businesses in municipalities who do allow sales. Only one municipality so far has voted to allow the activity, with Norris City and Enfield voting no.
4-H Experience Award Given to Josephine Hubele in October
Josephine Hubele
Illinois 4-H challenges youth to try new things, experiment in project areas that interest them, and explore opportunities around the state and country. The 4-H Experience Award recognizes youth who excel in that challenge.
“We celebrate youth whose 4-H experiences have expanded outside their home county to the state, national, or international level,” said Lisa Diaz, University of Illinois Extension assistant dean and Illinois 4-H director.
Miss Josephine Hubele of White County was honored with a Diamond Level Leadership Award at the Celebrating Excellence award reception in Champaign held on Oct. 5. More than 100 4-H members received honors at the event. Youth earning the two highest levels, diamond and emerald, were recognized at the reception. Hubele was the only White County 4-H member recognized. The awards are sponsored by the Illinois 4-H Foundation and its many donors.
