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Norris City Woman Provides Fun Fall Entertainment in her Front Yard
An enterprising Norris City woman is providing fall entertainment this year in the Village...in her front yard at 505 N. Division. Amy Kaufmann purchased several skeletons with the idea of doing some decorating in her yard. It is … [Read More...]
“Spot You at Mule Days” Begins Today!
Enfield's 101st Mule Day event starts today, with gospel music tonight starting at 6 p.m. featuring Bryan Cowling, followed by the baby, tot, prince and princess pageant contests at 7 p.m. Bingo starts at 8 p.m. Friday's events … [Read More...]
Dairy Day Queen is Miss Jerra Barton!
Dairy Day pageants took place on Friday night in Norris City. Out of five contestants, Jerra Barton was crowned Queen, while Morgan Bryant placed as first runner up and Taylor Johnson as the second runner up. Miss Congeniality … [Read More...]
White County State’s Attorney Aud Files Lawsuit, Declares SAFE-T Act is Unconstitutional
White County State's Attorney Lawsuit to Declare SAFE-T Act Unconstitutional After multiple discussions with fellow prosecutors from around the State of Illinois, my office has joined those of my colleagues (both Republican and … [Read More...]
NCOE Board: Audit Shows Every Fund Ahead for the Year
The audit report for the NCOE School District Wednesday night showed that every school fund was ahead from the beginning of the year, as the board met for first, a hearing on the annual budget, followed by the regular monthly … [Read More...]
Township Receives FOIA Request for Deleted Records, Other Townships Also Received Requests for Records
The Indian Creek Township received a Freedom of Information Act request this month for information regarding its employees duties and salaries, FOIA training certificates of the FOIA officer, and general fund expenditures and … [Read More...]
Dairy Day 2022 Starts This Week
You know Dairy Days are coming when people start painting on the shop windows in downtown Norris City. The theme "Celebrating our Champions" refers to the athletes that compete in NCOE's many sports events. Although not an … [Read More...]
CWC School Board Seats Nathan Whetstone, Salaries Increased
The CWC school board seated new member Nathan Whetstone last night to fill the vacancy of Andy Acord who resigned in July. Whetstone read his oath to "faithfully discharge the duties of the office of member of the board of … [Read More...]
Suspect Located in California in Sexual Exploitation of Child Incident
Sheriff Randy Graves released this report in a White County Incident: In October of 2021, the White County Sheriffs received a call of Sexual Exploitation of a Child. The child is a resident of White County. The child was … [Read More...]
Obituaries
Patsy Edwards, Effingham, formerly of Norris City
Patsy Edwards February 26, 1938 — September 27, 2022 Norris City Patsy Louise (Talley) Edwards, 84, of Effingham, … [Read More...]
JESSIE EDWARDS, formerly of Omaha
Jessie Murle Edwards, age 93, departed this life on Monday, August 8, 2022, at 8:08 a.m. She was born near Omaha, Illinois, … [Read More...]
Vaudie Dosher, Enfield
Vaudie Lee (Foley) Dosher, 92, of Enfield, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Enfield Rehab and Health Care Center. … [Read More...]
Winnie Margaret Phillips, Norris City
Winnie Margaret (Trosclair) Phillips, 82, of Norris City, IL, entered heaven’s rest, Monday, August 1, 2022, at Deaconess … [Read More...]
Karen Brown, Norris City
Karen Sue Brown February 16, 1968 — July 25, 2022 Norris City Karen Sue (Nash) Brown, 54, of Norris City, passed away on … [Read More...]
Dale Ann Graves, Monticello, Illinois
Dale Ann Graves, 67, of Monticello, Ill. passed into Heaven at 8:22 a.m. on Friday, July 15, 2022, at Carle Hospital in … [Read More...]
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HELP WANTED: INTEGRATED CARE FOR KIDS (InCK) SERVICE INTEGRATION COORDINATOR
Join Egyptian Health Department's team in investing in Healthy People...Healthy Communities. Our Agency: Egyptian Health Department has been serving the citizens of Southern Illinois since 1952. We are COA accredited and a leading agency in … [Read More...]
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Employment – Village of Norris City Police Department
Norris City Police Department Mayor: Skip Land 406 S Division St Police Chief: Dustin Dale Norris City, IL 62869 Phone: 618-378-3611 I Fax: 618-378-3372 I Email: norriscitypd@gmail.com Notice of Application Period The Village of Norris City is … [Read More...]
Employment – Village of Norris City Part-Time Office Staff
Part-Time Office Staff The Village of Norris City is currently seeking applications from persons interested in Part-Time Employment to work in an Office Setting. This position will be dealing with Preparing and Receiving Village Bills. Thorough … [Read More...]
Marriage Licenses
September 2022 Brandon L. Williams, Carmi and Sarah A. Courson, Carmi Daniel Lynn Duke, Greenville, Ind. and Danielle Lea Eyer, Crossville Thomas Lee York, Shawneetown and Avery Elizabeth Scates, Shawneetown Jeison Enrique Valero, Grayville and … [Read More...]
Ella Hise Museum Call for Entries for Upcoming Art Show
The Ella Elizabeth Hise Museum of Regional Art at Southeastern Illinois College is currently preparing for their next exhibit, “Honoring our Military and Veterans” which will be held in the main gallery. … [Read More...]
SIC Upcoming Events
Sept. 30 – 7 p.m. – Southeastern Illinois College Theatre presents “Charlotte’s Web” in the George T. Dennis Visual and Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students, staff, and seniors. Email boxoffice@sic.edu or call (618) … [Read More...]
Norris City Woman Provides Fun Fall Entertainment in her Front Yard
An enterprising Norris City woman is providing fall entertainment this year in the Village...in her front yard at 505 N. Division. Amy Kaufmann purchased several skeletons with the idea of doing some decorating in her yard. It is turning out to be … [Read More...]
“Spot You at Mule Days” Begins Today!
Enfield's 101st Mule Day event starts today, with gospel music tonight starting at 6 p.m. featuring Bryan Cowling, followed by the baby, tot, prince and princess pageant contests at 7 p.m. Bingo starts at 8 p.m. Friday's events start at 5:30 p.m. … [Read More...]
The Book Report – September 28
By Nicole Inboden and Jody Travelstead Join Gene Forster and the Library Gardeners this Monday, September 26th at 5 PM for a program on winter gardening. Brush up on a few ideas to give your green thumb a workout all year long. Don’t miss the … [Read More...]