NCOE HIgh School Principal Brad Wehlerman on Wednesday night told the school board that the school currently had 45 remote learning students, with four to five students presently in quarantine. He stated that some students are moving back and forth between in person and remote learning, saying “they are scared.” Wehlerman said the students who are switching back and forth mostly keep up with their work, but this is hard on the teachers as they never know when they will be in class. [Read more...]
Austrian Man Seeks Former Owner of Rare Automobile From Norris City
1969 Chevy Chevelle, sold at auction in Greensboro, NC. Photo provided.
The Villagers’ Voice recently received this email from a young man in Austria:
"My name is Christian or Chris. I'm from Austria, a tiny country in the middle of Europe. Im writing you because maybe you can help me in a long long search and since you are writing for a newspaper, maybe you find my story interesting. First things first, why I’m even writing you? [Read more...]
The Book Report – January 20
By Denise Karns and Jody Travelstead
Another new year and another step forward. As Illinois moves toward lighter restrictions, it is our hope that we will soon be able to open our doors. Until then, we are happy to serve you through our porch pickup service. Items can be ordered online or by phone, and faxes, copies, and notary service can be accessed through porch pickup. Items can also be borrowed from other libraries through interlibrary loan. If you are not sure what you would like to read, we would be happy to help you make selection. Patrons with a valid library card can access eBooks and eAudiobooks on the Cloud Library app 24/7. Call 618-378-3713 or go online at ncpp.illshareit.com to order items. Things are beginning to look a little brighter. Hang in there. We hope to see you very soon! [Read more...]
NCOE School Board Meets at 7 p.m. on Wednesday
NORRIS CITY CELEBRATES ITS SESQUICENTENNIAL IN 2021
Village of Norris City’s first fire truck, a 1917 Model T Ford, as it looked when purchased from McLeansboro. Photo provided by Ed Oliver.
By Edward Oliver
It does not seem like it has been fifty years since Norris City celebrated its Centennial in 1971. We had a year long celebration starting with Dairy Days in 1970 until the final celebration on Dairy Days in 1971. Because of the Coronavirus during most of 2020, we did not have Dairy Days in September, so that has shortened our time to celebrate our Sesquicentennial. [Read more...]