County Building Committee to Meet Tuesday, November 14 by WROY-WRUL NewsTo demolish and rebuild or keep what it available…..that’s just one of the long term decisions the White County Building Commission will have to make at some point in time.And while that question is not on the immediate agenda, the building commission will be... Read More.
Open Line ON DEMAND – White County HCE Tuesday, November 7 by Jc TinsleyThe White County HCE (Home Community Extension) will celebrate its 100th year in 2024. Jc sits down with Frances Matheny and Patty Mills to discuss the organization and it's annual Chicken and Dumplin Fundraiser scheduled for Wednesday, November 8th at the Carmi American Legion... Read More.
Cops and Kids Leaders Preparing to Launch Year 24 in White County Monday, November 6 by Jc TinsleyThe tradition that began 23 years ago with officer Jonathan Lucas will continue. The Cops with Kids program is set to make a difference for dozens of young people throughout the county this December. Officer Jacob Quillen is taking over the program for the... Read More.
White County Sheriff’s Office Receives Reports of Theft, Burglary, Criminal Damage Monday, November 6 by Jc TinsleyA rural Carmi church has been broken into according to reports. White County Sheriff’s officials were called Saturday morning to Zion Methodist Church. On scene, law enforcement were told the church’s back door was found wide open and say it appeared the door had... Read More.
White County 4-H Celebrates Evening of Excellence Monday, November 6 by Jc TinsleyA year of work was rewarded Saturday, November 4 at the annual 4-H Evening of Excellence Achievement Awards Night held at the Emmanuel Methodist Church in Carmi. Members and clubs received medals, prizes, and honors for their work completed September 2022 through August 2023.... Read More.
Introducing the White County Economic Development Committee Thursday, November 2 by Jc TinsleyA self-described think tank, the White County Economic Development Committee has positioned itself as a group of community members who want to see the community grow and prosper. Dr. Clint Taylor, one of the founding members talked more about the group, it’s mission, and... Read More.
About Three Quarters of Taxes Collected Ahead of Final Installment Date in White County According to Treasurer Thursday, November 2 by Jc TinsleyIf you haven’t yet paid your property taxes, you’re down to about two weeks to get that wrapped up. White County Treasurer Mike Baxley says nearly ¾ of the money is in. He says his office made the first distribution to taxing bodies on... Read More.
Only One Race Contested so far in White County for March 2024 Primary Thursday, November 2 by Jc TinsleyThe Illinois primary is still more than 4 months away, but the deadline to file is coming up in December. As of today, there’s only one race that will be contested locally in that spring primary where challenger John Stockton has indicated he’ll run... Read More.
White County CEO Banking on Hise for CFO Role Wednesday, November 1 by Jc TinsleyBeing a member of White County CEO takes a special kind of young person. Disciplined, responsible…and if you’re among the best of the best, you might just be named the CEO or CFO of the CEO program. That’s what happened to Mercedes Hise. The... Read More.
Carmi Lions to Host Pancake Breakfast in Support of We Love White County Friday, October 27 by Jc TinsleyThe Lions Club of Carmi held their regular weekly meeting on Tuesday, October 24th, promptly beginning at 7pm. The following is a recap of the meeting as well as important upcoming events.The treasurer reported raising over $900 from Candy Day... Read More.
