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2018 State Fair Theme Announced

Wednesday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

With the start of the Illinois State Fair just 100 days away and the start of the Du Quoin State Fair not far behind, Agriculture Director Raymond Poe is unveiling the theme of the 2018 Illinois and Du Quoin State Fairs: Celebrate Illinois: 200 Years... Read More.

Special patrols in May announced by Illinois State Police District 19

Friday, April 27 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announcesthe ISP will conduct Roadside Safety Checks (RSC) in White and Saline Counties during May. The use of RSCs combine a strong sense of public awareness and enforcement in order to save lives of the motoring... Read More.

2017 White County Tentative Multiplier Announced

Wednesday, April 18 by Jc Tinsley

White County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to Constance Beard, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue.The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier”, is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as... Read More.

RLC Student Art Show winners announced

Friday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

The annual Rend Lake College Student Art Show was held last Thursday, March 22, in the Theatre Lobby. This year's judge was Carrie Gibbs, Director of the Shrode Art Center in Mt. Vernon, who has visited campus this semester for a pottery demonstration in... Read More.

Entertainment Announced for 2018 Mt. Vernon Fall Fest

Friday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

The official entertainment line-up for this year’s Mt. Vernon Fall Fest, held September 28- 30, has been set. Friday night’s entertainment will begin at 5:15 p.m. with St. Louis band, Big Rain. Big Rain focuses on new music from pop, rock, indie, and alternative... Read More.

Updates announced by Gallatin County EMA concerning flooding

Tuesday, February 27 by Jc Tinsley

A flood warning continues for the Ohio River at Old Shawneetown. The river level at 9:30 am this morning was at 49.08 feet and is still predicted to crest at 53.5 feet on March 4th.Gallatin County EMA Director Steve Galt, stated that Sandbagging... Read More.

CAST ANNOUNCED FOR WVC’S SPRING MUSICAL “OVER THERE”

Friday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

(Left to Right Front Row) Jim Thread, Assistant Stage Manager; Alison Dudley, Accompanist; Sue Schriber, Guest Director; Eric Carroll, Stage Manager; Jamey Walston, House Tech; (Second Row) Jim Summers, Amanda Andrews, Jerry Fromm, Jackie Summers, George Beckerman,Carolyn Highhouse (Back Row) Colette Grigsby, Joe... Read More.

It’s A White County Christmas window contest winner announced

Monday, November 20 by Jc Tinsley

Left to right; Helen Haywood, Carole Pollard, Ray Holleman, Mallory Stendeback, Courtney Newberry White County Ford & Chrysler is the winner of the 2017 “It’s A White County Christmas” window decorating contest. The travelling trophy was presented on Friday after residents from Wabash Christian Village chose the display... Read More.

Miss Merry Christmas Pageant Winners Announced

Friday, November 17 by Jc Tinsley

Baby Miss on left Koralynn McKenzie on right Toddler Miss Evelyn Arnold Back row left- Miss White County Christmas, Faye Yang Next-Little Miss 1st Runner Up, Andi Garner Junior Miss Winner- Brenna Russel Last little girl on right Tiny Miss-Cory Jordan The Miss Merry Christmas Pageant,... Read More.

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A Magical Christmas Storefront Window Contest Announced

Monday, October 16 by Jc Tinsley

White County business owners are encouraged to decorate their storefronts as part of the It’s a White County Christmas celebration. A traveling trophy will be awarded to the business owner with the storefront window which best depicts the “A Magical Christmas” contest theme.Entry forms... Read More.