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Gov. Pritzker to Call Special Session for Reproductive Health Rights, with Support from Speaker Welch and President Harmon

June 24, 2022 by Villagers Voice

Governor Issues Statement on Urgency of Standing Up for Reproductive Rights

In Illinois, we trust women. Despite the action of the Supreme Court today overturning Roe v. Wade, the right to safe, accessible reproductive health care is in full force in Illinois – and will remain so. [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: abortion rights, Illinois

Despite Certified Applicants, CWC District Hires Second Uncertified Admin This Year

June 24, 2022 by Kathy Sands

In February of this year, the Carmi-White County school board voted to hire Jarrod Newell as the new superintendent of the district after the retirement of Superintendent Brad Lee. Newell was hired pending certification. More than 20 individuals applied for the job, and the district spent $7000 to pay a company to conduct the search. There were already-certified people who also applied for the job. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Front Page, News Tagged With: Carmi, Carmi schools

School Board Makes Plans for Increased Safety and Two Extra Large Classes at the Elementary School

June 24, 2022 by Kathy Sands

Wednesday night’s NCOE district school board spent a good portion of their meeting time on two issues: increasing school safety, and how to accommodate all the students at the NCOE Elementary School. With the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Tex., the district is re-examining its safety plans, and the two unusually large classes at the elementary school puts pressure on the administration to find a solution. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Front Page, NCOE News, News Tagged With: NCOE, Norris City

West Nile Virus Reported in Seven Illinois Counties so far in 2022 as IDPH Warns Public to “Fight the Bite”

June 23, 2022 by Villagers Voice

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding the public that along with summer, Mosquito Season is now underway in Illinois and that positive batches of West Nile Virus have been reported in seven counties around the state. The reminder comes as public health officials around the country are highlighting the importance of taking protective action to “Fight the Bite” during National Mosquito Control Awareness Week. [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Illinois, West Nile Virus

$550,000 Appropriation Provides FFA Dues for Ag Education Students

June 23, 2022 by Villagers Voice

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced today that Future Farmers of America (FFA) dues for every student taking agriculture education classes across the state will be covered starting this fall. The $550,000 appropriation is spearheaded by State Senator Doris Turner. FFA is a national organization for young adults interested in leadership and agriculture. It has been a priority of the Pritzker administration to make farming and agriculture more accessible, and these dollars help to diversify the make-up of the FFA organization. [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: FFA, Illinois

Summer Reading Ends at the Library, Winners Announced

June 23, 2022 by Jodi Travelstead and Nicole Inboden

Winners in the reading contest for summer reading, left to right: Jordyn Schumate and Jacob Allen.b

Submitted by Nicole Inboden

The library held the final summer reading program of 2022. The top reading prize winners were Jacob Allen and Jordyn Shumate. The grand prize winner was Ezra Price.

Rend Lake Ranger Breanna was the presenter of the program about frogs. She showed several pictures of different frogs and played the sounds they make for the kids to hear. Breanna  brought two live tree frogs for the kids  to hold. Twenty-eight children attended the program.

Filed Under: Community Events, News Tagged With: library, Norris City

This is For You 2022 Event Scheduled for Saturday

June 22, 2022 by Villagers Voice

It's free! It's fun! And it's "This is For You, 2022."
What is it, you ask? It's a free community event at Bradshaw Park in Carmi this Saturday, June 25, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
See people you haven’t seen in a while and meet people you’ve never met before. There will be lots of prizes given away, a prayer tent, a bouncy house, train rides, face painting, haircuts, and snow cones. 5th Street Market will be grilling hotdogs and Little Giant will be providing chips and drinks. Many businesses in the community have contributed to this free event.
This is For You, 2022.

Filed Under: Community Events, Front Page, News

Grayville Woman Refuses to Stop for Local Police

June 21, 2022 by Kathy Sands

On June 17, WC Sheriff’s Deputy Capeheart was dispatched to a hit and run accident between Crossville and Carmi involving a 1999 black Mercury that hit a vehicle at the old rest stop approximately three miles north of Carmi. The caller said that the vehicle, driven by a female, had pulled in to the old rest stop and was doing several “doughnuts” and driving erratically. She then backed into a Campbell company truck. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Front Page, News, White County Sheriff's Reports

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Recent News

  • Gov. Pritzker to Call Special Session for Reproductive Health Rights, with Support from Speaker Welch and President Harmon
  • Despite Certified Applicants, CWC District Hires Second Uncertified Admin This Year
  • School Board Makes Plans for Increased Safety and Two Extra Large Classes at the Elementary School
  • West Nile Virus Reported in Seven Illinois Counties so far in 2022 as IDPH Warns Public to “Fight the Bite”
  • $550,000 Appropriation Provides FFA Dues for Ag Education Students
  • Summer Reading Ends at the Library, Winners Announced
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