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Barbre Named Among 2023 Master Farmer Class by Prairie Farmer Magazine

Monday, February 27 by Jc Tinsley

A White County farmer is being recognized as a Master Farmer. Prairie Farmer editor Holly Spangler says, “The Master Farmer award is Illinois agriculture’s lifetime achievement award.” The award was first awarded 98 years ago, in 1925 and Martin Rae Barbre is among the... Read More.

Spaulding Arrested on Third Traffic Violation in Last Year

Monday, February 27 by Jc Tinsley

Authorities are doing their best to send a strong message dissuading major traffic violations. A young White County man, 20 year old Tyler Spaulding with addresses listed both in Enfield and Summit Street in north Carmi, was arrested early Monday morning at Huck’s on... Read More.

Carmi Chapter Celebrates National FFA Week

Thursday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

In June of this year, the Illinois FFA will celebrate 94 years in existence. The Carmi Chaper of FFA is celebrating National FFA Week and enjoys robust membership in the form of 166 members according to John Lamp, the son of Marty and Meredith... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – White County CEO

Thursday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with representatives from the White County CEO Class of 2023. Emma Roedder (CEO), Braden Mendoza (CFO), and Hollan Everett discuss putting the event together and what folks can expect from dinner, music, to... Read More.

Meet and Greet to be Hosted Saturday at White County Pound

Wednesday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

According to the ASPCA, about 6.3 million companion animals enter US animal shelters every year. Nearly 15% of them never make it out and eventually get euthanized. Through a partnership between Pets @ Risk and White County Animal Control, the pound will be open... Read More.

Tenaska Provides Scope to Proposed Wind Farm Development

Tuesday, February 21 by Jc Tinsley

Following concerns about a proposed wind farm development, Tenaska officials are now weighing in on their hopes and approach to working with landowners and communities with fresh perspective on their development exploration in White and Hamilton Counties. Tenaska’s project manager for this particular development,... Read More.

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Several Locals Win Big at State S3DA Championships Saturday

Monday, February 20 by Jc Tinsley

Several local and area archery shooters are Illinois S3DA Champs after the weekend state shoot in Springfield. Shooter of the Year winners include Amelia White of Hamilton County Fox Archery in the Junior Eagle Pins female division. Adler Hubbs of Gallatin County took top... Read More.

Gallatin County Shooting and Death Investigation Continuing

Friday, February 17 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 Troopers are remaining mum on a current open and on going investigation out of Gallatin County. Troopers were called in by the Shawneetown Police Chief on Tuesday night to assist in the death investigation of... Read More.

Farm Bureau and Local Attorney Urge Diligence Surrounding Purported Wind Farm in Hamilton, White Counties

Friday, February 17 by Jc Tinsley

Tenaska Renewables out of Nebraska is purportedly looking to establish a commercial wind project in the Hamilton/White County area. That has some on edge and questioning why especially after seeing prospective leases. White and Wayne County Farm Bureau Manager Doug Anderson is urging any... Read More.