With respect to the Circuit Court and the recent rise in cases of COVID-19, the county clerk requests that you wear a mask when entering the building and courtroom. Please maintain a social distance and once seated,you may remove your mask. … [Read More...]
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Omaha Board Meets Tonight: Water Tower Decision on Agenda
The Omaha March 8th 2021 meeting is via conference call The Toll Free number to use is 1-(844) 854 8432. The Conference Code is 65124924 A roll call will be taken in order to document attending trustees and visitors *6 … [Read More...]
SIC MIG Team Caps off Record Breaking Season with 12th State Championship
Southeastern Illinois College’s Model Illinois Government (MIG) team was named Outstanding Large Delegation at the recent legislative competition—the highest honor bestowed on a delegation of 10 or higher. … [Read More...]
BANTERRA BANK DONATES $50,000 TO FERRELL HOSPITAL
RECEIVES NAMING RIGHTS OF PUBLIC COURTYARD IN NEW HOSPITAL EXPANSION Banterra Bank has announced a $50,000 donation to Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, Illinois to secure a naming rights agreement as part of the hospital’s new, … [Read More...]
White County April 6 Consolidated Elections: Sample Ballot of All Races
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Benton Company Awarded NC Water Main Job Monday Night
The two companies under consideration for the Norris City Phase 3 water main project were narrowed down to one on Monday night at the Village board meeting. … [Read More...]
“New Sheriff in Town” as Randy Graves Sworn in This Morning
Starting today, White County has a new Sheriff in Randy Graves. Graves was sworn in this morning after receiving the approval of the White County Republicans and the White County Board as Sheriff Doug Maier announced he would be … [Read More...]
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Obituaries
Larry Anderson, Norris City
Larry Anderson, 78, of Norris City passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. … [Read More...]
Kenneth P. Burch, formerly of Norris City
Kenneth P. Burch, age 89, of Herscher, Ill., passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2020 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. … [Read More...]
Derek Henson, Norris City
Derek Henson, 56, of Norris City passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at his residence. He was born November 8, 1964 in … [Read More...]
In Other News
Job Opening at WADI in Enfield
Wabash Area Development has an opening for a Bookkeeper at our Administrative Office located in Enfield. This is a pay grade VII, regular full time position with benefits as described in the employee handbook. Minimum qualifications: Associate degree … [Read More...]
Public Hearing Offer by IDOT Concerning Improvement on Route 45
Public Hearing Offer By Illinois Department of Transportation Concerning Improvement of US Route 45 near Norris City The Illinois Department of Transportation is currently in the planning phase for a project on US 45 in White County. The project is … [Read More...]
Marriage Licenses
March 2021 Joseph Henry Edward Floyd, Corydon, Ky. and Crystal Marie Samples, Corydon, Ky. Michelle Marie Newcomb, Carmi and Josiah Thompson Griffin, Carmi February 2021 Nicolas Ryan Knight, Carmi and Tabetha Dawn Cave, Carmi Mallory Leigh … [Read More...]
LAND RECORDS REPORT FEB. 24 – MAR. 2
Land Transfers • Jan T. Winter, John C. Thompson to D. Kevin Hammell, Pamela R. Hammell, S:30 T:3 RL14 NE NW ¼ ¼ of the NE Quarter Part, $520,000, Warranty Deed … [Read More...]
SWCD Fish Sale Fish Orders Continue To Be Taken
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 … [Read More...]
Norris City Woman Reports Fraudulent Activity in Her Name; Crossville Burglary and Other Arrests
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 … [Read More...]
Illinois Residents Encouraged to Register for V-safe After Vaccination Health Checker
V-safe provides electronic reminders for critical second dose and helps educate health officials about potential side effects As more Illinois residents become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is … [Read More...]
BANTERRA BANK DONATES $50,000 TO FERRELL HOSPITAL
RECEIVES NAMING RIGHTS OF PUBLIC COURTYARD IN NEW HOSPITAL EXPANSION Banterra Bank has announced a $50,000 donation to Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, Illinois to secure a naming rights agreement as part of the hospital’s new, completed … [Read More...]
Nancy J. Winter, CPA – Deducting Business Meals in 2021 and 2022
Restaurants have struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 Relief Bill, signed into law on December 27, 2020, made changes to deductions for business meals in tax years 2021 and 2022 to help with that. Businesses will be permitted to fully … [Read More...]