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Absher Charitable Foundation Donation for EMA and More During White County Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 22 by Nicole Behnke

The White County Board met Tuesday night briefly. During the administrator’s report, Dustin Harmon with Bellwether reviewed upcoming deadlines with board members, especially highlighting the June 1st compliance deadline for state-mandated changes to solar and wind ordinances. He recommended key changes, including new setback requirements,... Read More.

Pivot Energy and Floodplain Ordinance Tabled, Wurst New EMA Director

Wednesday, August 27 by Nicole Behnke

Another solar farm has requested to build in White County, but residents in the surrounding area are not having it. With 15 years of experience under their belt, Pivot Energy brought an idea of building a solar farm in Crossville. Pivot Energy Senior Manager of... Read More.

Gallatin County EMA Update – April 10, 2025 – 3pm

Thursday, April 10 by Jc Tinsley

As of 7:00 AM today, the Ohio River at the Gallatin County gauge location has reached 48.27 feet, exceeding the flood stage of 33 feet. According to the NOAA/NWS Ohio River Forecast Center, the river is rising and is expected to crest at 53.3... Read More.

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Gallatin County EMA Issues Flood Response Update

Tuesday, April 8 by Jc Tinsley

Ohio River Flood Status – April 8, 2025 As of 7:00 AM today, the Ohio River at the Gallatin County gauge location has reached 43.72 feet, exceeding the flood stage of 33 feet. According to the NOAA/NWS Ohio River Forecast Center, the river is rising... Read More.

White County Covid-19 Update 3-18-20 with White County EMA Director Patrick Scates

Wednesday, March 18 by Jc Tinsley

White County EMA Director Patrick Scates says he’s in contact daily with Egyptian Health Department and other authorities within White County regarding the possibility of Covid-19 cases locally. While to the best of our knowledge we have had no citizens tested, we do know... 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 operations... Read More.

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White County EMA receives grant from state agency

Wednesday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

White County’s Emergency Management Agency is getting a shot in the arm as the recipient of one of 120 grants announced Tuesday by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. White County will receive $14,197.65 as part of $4 million dollars awarded by the state agency. The... Read More.

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