Ed Oliver of May Lodge #718, presented two checks on Wednesday on behalf of the Illinois Masonic Children’s Assistance Program, to representatives of the We Love White County organization which is providing sack lunches to children this summer. A … [Read More...]
Feature Story
Enfield Postpones June Meeting to June 21
WC Housing Director Leigh Short Announces Retirement in Closed Session
White County Housing Director Leigh Short announced her pending retirement in the closed session part of today’s White County Housing board meeting. She reportedly announced it at last month’s closed session, but it was not made … [Read More...]
“Woodsy Owl” Visits Summer Reading at the Library on Wednesday
Woodsy Owl joined twenty-eight children at the Norris City library Summer Reading program on Wednesday. "Woodsy" is an owl icon for the United States Forest Service, most famous for the motto "Give a hoot—don't pollute!" His … [Read More...]
Norris City: New Speed Limits on Side Streets, Vicious Dog Running Around Town
Mayor Skip Land has been looking into the posted speed limits on the village's side streets and stated on Monday night that those speed limits should be set at 25 mph and not 35 mph. "Except for Main and Division, the side … [Read More...]
Second Time Around: Bids for NC Water Main Project Phase 3 Opened This Morning
It's the second time around for the water main bidding process. Seven people were in attendance this morning at the Norris City Village Hall to watch the opening of three bids which were received in the re-bidding process for the … [Read More...]
Special Meeting of Norris City Village Board at 10 am on Monday
The Norris City Village board will hold a special meeting to open new bids for the water main replacement project Phase 3. At the May regular board meeting, the bid had been awarded to lowest bidder Bryant Construction from … [Read More...]
Obituaries
WW2 Veteran Joel Healy Passes Away
Joel Healy Jr., 97 of Norris City, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi, IL. He was … [Read More...]
WW2 Veteran Harold Stahl of Enfield Passes Away
Harold Edward Stahl died on May 31, 2021, at Enfield Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Enfield at age 95. He was born … [Read More...]
Frances Phelps, Omaha
Frances J. Phelps, age 75, of Omaha, IL passed on this life, Tuesday, May 11, 2021, in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN. … [Read More...]
In Other News
Notice: Modern Heating Assumed Name
Marriage Licenses
May 2021 William Prescott Smith, Carmi and Lora Ann Carlson, Carmi Pamela Sue Armstrong, Crossville and Michael Lee Frashier, Crossville April 2021 Erick Christopher James, Carmi and Taylor Nichole Lowery, Carmi Clinton E. Hunsinger, II, Carmi … [Read More...]
WC Housing Director Leigh Short Announces Retirement in Closed Session
White County Housing Director Leigh Short announced her pending retirement in the closed session part of today’s White County Housing board meeting. She reportedly announced it at last month’s closed session, but it was not made known to the public. … [Read More...]
Nancy J. Winter, CPA – Child and Dependent Care Credit for 2021
Paying for child care or adult dependent care is one of the steepest monthly expenses many families face. But without care, parents may not be able to leave home to earn a living or go to school. With the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act … [Read More...]
DISPOSITION LIST MAY 28 – JUNE 3
Jan Thomas Balk, Lexington, Ky. – Driving 15-20 MPH above limit – Guilty/fine - $164 costs … [Read More...]
The Book Report – June 9
By Denise Karns and Jody Travelstead It’s not too late to join us for Summer Reading! Come in this Wednesday and meet Linda Hauser from the Shawnee National Forest! We will have stories, activities, prizes, and more! Kids Pre-K thru 5th grade, get … [Read More...]
“Woodsy Owl” Visits Summer Reading at the Library on Wednesday
Woodsy Owl joined twenty-eight children at the Norris City library Summer Reading program on Wednesday. "Woodsy" is an owl icon for the United States Forest Service, most famous for the motto "Give a hoot—don't pollute!" His current motto is "Lend a … [Read More...]
ELASTEC HOLDS OIL SPILL RESPONSE WORKSHOP
Carmi, Ill. & New Harmony, Ind. - Elastec’s annual Inland Oil Spill Workshop, “River Spill Spring”, will be held June 8th in Carmi, Illinois and June 9th-10th on and along the Wabash River in New Harmony, Indiana. … [Read More...]
Norris City: New Speed Limits on Side Streets, Vicious Dog Running Around Town
Mayor Skip Land has been looking into the posted speed limits on the village's side streets and stated on Monday night that those speed limits should be set at 25 mph and not 35 mph. "Except for Main and Division, the side streets should be 25 … [Read More...]