SWCD Fish Sale Fish orders continue to be taken by White County SWCD until Tuesday, March 16, with delivery scheduled for 3 p.m., Wednesday, March 31 at the USDA Service Center parking lot. Several type of fish are available, including channel catfish, hybrid bluegill, largemouth bass, crappie, redear sunfish, fathead minnows, and grass carp. 3-4” albino catfish are also available. All fish will be bagged; pond water is not needed. [Read more...]
WC Soil and Water Conservation District Postpones Annual Dinner and Election
The White County Soil and Water Conservation District staff and Directors have decided that due to the forecast of extreme weather and snow accumulation possible on February 18 and prior, the Landowner Appreciation lunch and Director Election will be postponed until the following Thursday, February 25. It will be held at the Floral Hall of the fairgrounds. Landowners or occupiers of White County of legal voting age may vote for two Directors between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. [Read more...]
February 10 Cutoff Date to Order Fish Dinner from SWCD Appreciation Lunch Event
On Thursday, February 18, the White County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold a Landowner Appreciation lunch and Director Election at the Floral Hall of the fairgrounds. Landowners or occupiers of White County of legal voting age may vote for two Directors between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.. [Read more...]
Area Hunters Can Earn Safety Certification In March Course
Area residents will have an opportunity to learn basic principles of safe hunting at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources hunter safety certification course. Participants must attend all 10 hours of instruction to complete the course and receive their safety certification. [Read more...]
White County Farm Bureau Holds Centennial Meeting
The 2021 White County Farm Bureau Board of Directors. Pictured front row, left to right are: Larry Beck (retiring from the board this year), Ryan Williams (Vice President), Bryce Williams (President), Jeff Young (Secretary-Treasurer), and Brandon Barbre. Pictured back row, left to right are: Brian Bryant, Craig Koors, Drew Riley, Bryan Tomm, Brad Gates, Phil Healy, Kyle Hoskins, Vance Burzynski, and Tate Collins. Photo provided.
The annual meeting of the White County Farm Bureau was held on Friday, January 22, 2021, marking the 100th annual gathering of the organization. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 guidelines, the centennial meeting was not marked with the celebration it deserved. 21 invited members and guests met in person at the Farm Bureau office, and one member joined via Zoom. [Read more...]