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4-H MEMBERS PRAISED FOR OUTSTANDING WORK
A year of work was rewarded Saturday, November 7 at the annual 4-H Evening of Excellence Achievement Awards Night held virtually due to COVID-19 and certain restrictions. Members and clubs will receive medals, prizes, and honors for their work completed September 2019 through August... Read More.
Egyptian Health Department Reports 1 White County Death; 52 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday
The Egyptian Health Department was notified of a White County resident who has passed away due to complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Egyptian Health Department is saddened by this news and their thoughts are with the family.
Egyptian Health Department was notified on Tuesday of... Read More.
Hamilton County Health Department Reports 10 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday
Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of 10 additional positive cases of COVID-19 Tuesday. They include…
a male in his 30’s
2 females in their 50’s
a male in his 50’s
2 males in their 60’s
a female in her 60’s
2 females... Read More.
Norris City Village Board Met Tuesday Night
The Norris City Village Board held its regular monthly meeting last night at the Lions Club Building instead of its normal date of the first Monday of the month.
The annual audit for the Fiscal Year 4/30/20 was presented by Keith Botsch. He noted that... Read More.
White County Board Purchases Two Ambulances and Tackles Other Matters at Tuesday Night’s Meeting
The White County Board took action Tuesday night to purchase not one, but two ambulances despite outgoing chairman Donnie Puckett’s initial hesitation to make such a large purchase without more information and consideration. In addition, it’s unclear, even doubtful that the county has budgeted... Read More.
McLeansboro City Council Met Tuesday Night
The McLeansboro City Council met Tuesday night for their regular monthly meeting.
Aldermen said they have received many compliments from the community on the new playground equipment at the reservoir.
After a very lengthy review and discussion of proposals from Auctioneers Jimmy Johnson and Don Burke,... Read More.
Sexton Arrested for Aggravated Domestic Battery Monday Night
25 year old Jimmy A. Sexton was arrested by Carmi Police Monday night on a charge of Aggravated Domestic Battery, following a 9-1-1 call to 614B Sixth Street in Carmi. Sexton is currently being held in the White County Jail.
Press Release for Recovery Resource Center Arts and Crafts program November 21
The Southeastern Illinois Substance Use Prevention, Recovery and Treatment (SI SUPRT) Council will host a thanks-themed arts and crafts stress reduction program Saturday, November 21 from 2- 4 p.m. via Zoom. The workshop will help people look at holiday stresses and provide suggestions on... Read More.
Forensic Falcons Compete in Season Opener
HARRISBURG, Ill. (November 9, 2020) - SIC’s Forensic Falcons were named team champions at this weekend’s 2020 Pioneer Trails tournament, hosted by Casper College (WY). The team competed against eleven colleges and universities from across the country, including programs from California, Colorado, Kansas, Wyoming,... Read More.