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Lydicks Celebrate Fifteeen Years of Marriage

September 30, 2026 by Kathy Sands

Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Lydick

Happy 15th Anniversary!

Caleb Anthony Lydick and Gretchen Ingrid-Joy Lydick are celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary, marking their Crystal Anniversary.

The couple were married on September 30, 2011, at New Life Church in Carmi, Illinois.

Together they have built a life centered on faith, family, and commitment, and are the proud parents of three sons: Wyatt, Warren, and Walker Lydick.

As they celebrate fifteen years of marriage, family and friends join in wishing Caleb and Gretchen continued happiness, good health, and many more years of cherished memories together.

Filed Under: Community Events, Local News

Huck’s Xfinity Car to Race in Nashville This Weekend

June 22, 2023 by Kathy Sands

The Huck’s No. 1 NASCAR Xfinity car is set to see its first race this Saturday (June 24th) at Nashville Superspeedway, during the Tennessee Lottery 250!

• 19-year-old Franklin, Wisconsin native, Sam Mayer, will be taking the wheel coming off two top-10 finishes in the past two races. He looks to continue this roll coming into the 1.33-mile concrete oval Nashville track, where he took 5th place in last season’s race.
• The young driver is having a great season sitting in the 9th position of the championship point standings and is looking to get his first win this weekend!
• Catch the action on the ‘USA’ channel or listen on Sirius XM channel 90 this Saturday at 3:30 p.m. EST/ 2:30 p.m. CST.

Sponsored by Huck’s Market

Filed Under: Front Page, Local News

Riley Peyton – A Journey to Success

December 19, 2022 by Kathy Sands

Submitted by Jonathon Walters

Riley Peyton, a home-schooled kid from Enfield, never thought college was for her. Instead, she dreamed of a life that consisted of inspiring people through singing. Little did she know that she would be performing for thousands in a cross-country arena tour shortly after graduating from Rend Lake College. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, News Tagged With: Rend Lake College

Enfield Gets First Traffic Light; “Monster Crossing Suggested”

June 14, 2022 by Villagers Voice

Submitted by Mike Rowe

Now that Enfield has been put on the map (temporarily) with it’s very own traffic light that has three  different colors, it is time to go all out and fly all our colors. That traffic light coming in from the south on Hwy 45 is just past the place where we tore down the very first college in Illinois. We have commemorated that hallowed ground with a gas station that serves a mean pizza and shrimp basket. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, ENFIELD News, Letters to the Editor, Local News, News Tagged With: Enfield

Wabash Chapter and Michael Hillegas Chapters Daughters of the American Revolution Receive National Award

October 28, 2021 by Villagers Voice

Dorotha Thackrey (L) Wabash Chapter Veteran’s Chairman and Shelia Albright, Michael Hillegas Chapter Veteran’s Chairman proudly display the National certificate they received on behalf of the chapter.

Two local DAR Chapters, the Wabash Chapter of White County and the Michael Hillegas Saline County Chapter, planned a joint recognition program to honor local veterans. The veterans were recognized at a ceremony in Carmi. Each veteran received a Proclamation from the President of the United States, certificate honoring them for their valor, service, and sacrifice, and a lapel pin. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Events, Front Page, Local News Tagged With: NSDAR

Norris City Woman Reports Fraudulent Activity in Her Name; Crossville Burglary and Other Arrests

March 4, 2021 by Kathy Sands

Sgt. Craig Poole from the White County Sheriff’s office took a fraud report on Wednesday from a Norris City woman, Charlotte A. Morris. Morris advised Poole that she had received information from the unemployment security office saying she had applied for benefits. Morris stated she had received two letters from the unemployment office on March 3 stating they needed more information from her. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, White County Sheriff's Reports Tagged With: White County

WC Soil and Water Conservation District Postpones Annual Dinner and Election

February 13, 2021 by Villagers Voice

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...]

Filed Under: Ag News, Local News

BIG Norris City Auction!

October 26, 2020 by Villagers Voice

Saturday, November 7, 2020

Starting at 10:00 a.m.

109 E. Main St., Norris City, IL

John and Lois Schofield, Owners

Jon A. Simmons, Auctioneer

618-384-9479

Antiques, guns, tools, building supplies

Kerosene lamps, cast iron skillets Wagner and Griswold # 10,8,3 cornbread pans, waffle irons, cast iron chowder pot and stand, tractor seats, Louis Mark train set, Wilson train set, Metal toys, steam toys, Vintage army helmets, uniform World War II, canteens WW1, autograph pictures of Carol Burnett Randy Travis Shirley Temple John Denver, Old tools, axes, Apple butter paddle, hey knives, wash House stoves, Red and white porcelain pots and pans, four burner gas stove, Old trunks, Old glass, fire king, copley, Hull, Carnival glass, Norcrest, USA, vintage Cameras and old pictures, Furby (new old stock) Stone jugs, leather covered equipale table and chairs, New old stock car parts, porcelain top table, Gentlemens dresser, wooden chairs, several cake molds, shelving, odds and .ends of furniture, farmhouse sink and cabinets, Old boat motor, German clocks, Lockers, framed pictures, phone booth, GUNS The A.J. Aubrey double barrel 12 gauge with Damascus, Ithaca 20 gauge model XL 900 3 inch, Stevens model 820 B 12 gauge shotgun, Navy arms Black powder Colt replica caliber44, Remington 22 no. 4 takedown, approximately 100 sheets 1/2- 4 x 8 blackboard sheeting,

$10 transfer fee on guns. Guns can be reviewed prior to the sale at Red Recoil Guns 108 East Main Norris City, IL 618-384-9479

(Click on photos to enlarge.)

Filed Under: Front Page, Local News, News Tagged With: Auction, Norris City

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