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Report of 400 Sheep Placed at Big River Solar, White County Says No to State’s Sanctuary Policies

March 22, 2024 by Kathy Sands

solar panels with grazing sheep

As the White County board grapples with changing requirements, legalities, and issues from a succession of solar and wind companies coming into the county, mention was made last night that 400 sheep had recently been turned loose inside the fence at Big River Solar in Enfield. Board member David South said he had received a phone call about the the sheep being placed there. Big River recently experienced a fire in December that covered 10 acres inside the project's property. The sheep are expected to keep the grass and weeds down, rather than having it mowed or sprayed. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Front Page, News Tagged With: Carmi, Enfield, sheep, solar farm

Carmi Police Report: Domestic Battery, Drug Possessions, Traffic Violations

February 7, 2024 by Kathy Sands

Johnny Ray Gwaltney

Johnny Ray Gwaltney 34 of Enfield, was arrested yesterday (February 6) on a Domestic Battery charge Carmi PD officer Elijah Brown. The incident occurred at 911 Sycamore St. Carmi. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Carmi Police Report, News Tagged With: Carmi

No Search for Banned Weapons: White County Law Enforcement Assures Public

December 28, 2023 by Kathy Sands

White County State's Attorney Denton Aud, in most likely his final public address in that office, speaks to the 2nd Amendment Town Hall on Wednesday night. Photo by Kathy Sands.

Members of the White County law enforcement community last night told 2nd amendment town hall attendees that they would not be knocking on doors and doing searches or filing charges against owners of weapons under the Illinois gun ban law and a state regulation deadline slated to end January 1, 2024. The regulation requires owners of "assault" weapons owned before January 10, 2023 to register them with the Illinois State Police or be in violation of the gun law. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Front Page, News Tagged With: Carmi

Lots of Policy Updates at CWC Board Meeting, Absher Foundation Donates over $111,000 to District

December 22, 2023 by Kathy Sands

Recommended changes to school board policies were numerous at Monday night's Carmi White County board meeting. 28 proposed changes to policies were adopted, with 28 policy updates preliminarily adopted until the January final reading. The changes were all recommended by the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB), a private organization that assists school boards in all matters regarding school boards processes. Their website states their mission is to "Light the Way for its members by developing their competence and confidence through a robust toolkit designed to build excellence in local school board governance including: premier training experiences; networking opportunities for mutual support; valuable benefits, pooled services, information, and expertise; advocacy on behalf of public education; and a platform for a strong collective voice on common interests and concerns.

Policy 4:30 Revenue and Investments was up for review and was approved with no changes as recommended by the IASB. [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Carmi, White County

Architect Meets with County’s Building Committee on Thursday to Plan New Courthouse

December 8, 2023 by Kathy Sands

Lacey Young. Vice President of Architechniques from Herrin met with the White County building committee on Thursday to begin planning for a new courthouse and determine what each county office might need and where those offices should go. Young said she had looked at updated Illinois State Supreme Court standards, and found there are new things to consider with new construction such as having a lactation room that is not part of a bathroom. [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Carmi, White County

CWC Schools Get Great Ratings, District Abates Bond Levy

November 21, 2023 by Kathy Sands

Amy Atteberry explains the Illinois report card and school ratings to the CWC school board last night.

The Carmi White County school board received an encouraging report last night regarding the summative designations of the five schools in the district. The district had one Exemplary rating and the other four schools were rated Commendable. Washington Attendance Center received the Exemplary score, with Lincoln, Jefferson, the Junior High and the High School receiving Commendable ratings. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Front Page Tagged With: Carmi, White County

Report Cards, State Test Scores, Bond Levy, Tax Levy and More on CWC’s Agenda for Monday Night

November 17, 2023 by Kathy Sands

The Carmi White County School board will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, November 20 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Jefferson Attendance Center (Annex Building). The agenda is as follows:

1. Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Call to Order and Roll Call.
3. Approve Consent Agenda: [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Carmi, White County

Saturday NIght Accident Sees Indiana Man Flown to Hospital, Carmi Couple Sustain Injuries

November 15, 2023 by Kathy Sands

On the evening of November 11, 2023 the White County Sheriff's Department was dispatched to a two vehicle accident with injuries on IL Route 1 at Nelson Pipe and Supply. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Front Page Tagged With: Carmi

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