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SRO, Tax Levy, and More for Village of Norris City Board

Tuesday, December 3 by Nicole Behnke

The Norris City Village Board met for the final time in 2024, running just under half an hour. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…The cost of the two School Resource Officers for the NCOE schools is $44,900.The Hydrovac, costing $119,000, is in.An... Read More.

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Foundation Hosts 23rd Annual Gala Dinner

Tuesday, December 3 by Nicole Behnke

On Saturday, November 23, the Hamilton Memorial Hospital Foundation hosted it’s 23rd Annual Foundation Gala Dinner. The event was held at Hamilton County Senior High School beginning at 5:00pm, and featured a silent auction, dinner catered by Yesterday’s Catering in Carmi, and program presentation.Within... Read More.

Solar and Wind Projects Stalled for White and Hamilton Counties

Tuesday, December 3 by Nicole Behnke

In public comments at last week's White County Board meeting, Affordable Solar was not on the agenda, but they had concerns about their upcoming project.County Road 1300 North is the subject of the project. Representatives with Affordable Solar were in attendance via phone and... Read More.

Thanksgiving Weekend Arrests

Monday, December 2 by Nicole Behnke

On Thanksgiving, a White County Sheriff's Deputy was handling another incident when he learned that an individual who had an active warrant was in the back seat of a vehicle in the parking lot of the White County Sheriff's Office.The responding officer gathered the... Read More.

Township Discusses Tax Levy and General Assistance

Monday, November 25 by Nicole Behnke

The Township Supervisor detailed the 2024-2025 Township Tax Levy, which will now be displayed for twenty days at 304 South Church Street before it is adopted in December.The tax levied totaled $737,900, including the road fund of $346,500 and the town fund of $391,400.Township... Read More.

EAV, Donation to Senior Center, and More for White County Board

Monday, November 25 by Nicole Behnke

Supervisor of Assessments Gary Baxley first alluded to a 6% increase in the Equalized Assessed Value, but as of Wednesday night's White County Board meeting, it will be a 10% increase.Dustin from Bellwether stated, "Obviously, this has been a hot-button topic in the community. The... Read More.

Two Carmi Men Turn Themselves In

Thursday, November 21 by Nicole Behnke

Two individuals turned themselves in at the White County Jail on Wednesday.Scott South was issued a White County warrant for a charge of Criminal Damage to Property over $10,000. South was booked and released with a first appearance set for December 16th.John McKay faced... Read More.

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest

Wednesday, November 20 by Nicole Behnke

Carmi Police conducted a traffic stop at Foley Drive and Stewart Street on November 19th when they pulled over 39-year-old Tosha Freeman.Freeman was arrested for Driving While License Suspended and transported to the White County Jail. She was later released with a Notice to... Read More.

McLeansboro City Council Met Tuesday

Wednesday, November 20 by Nicole Behnke

The McLeansboro City Council met Tuesday night for less than an hour. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…The meeting was held at its soon-to-be new meeting place, the former St. Clement’s Catholic Church at 603 East Market Street.The board approved a proposal... Read More.

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Hometown Swirls and Sam Wilson Honored at Hamilton County Chamber Dinner

Tuesday, November 19 by Nicole Behnke

Members of the Hamilton County Chamber gathered on Saturday to bestow the esteemed Business of the Year and the highly respected Ted Satterfield awards to truly deserving individuals.Traditionally held at the beginning of the year, the Hamilton County Chamber board members decided to change... Read More.