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White County Board to Meet Tuesday Following Public Hearing on Solar Farm

Thursday, April 8 by Aaron Lange

The White County Board will meet Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at the White County Courthouse. The meeting will be preceded by a Public Hearing on the new Solar Farm by Invenergy LLC at 6:30 p.m. The Board will consider the appointment of Braden Willis to... Read More.

Chapman Raises Concerns Surrounding Ranger Power Industrial Solar Farm at County Board Meeting Tuesday

Wednesday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

A White County man made it clear Tuesday night he was disappointed in the new Ranger Power Solar Farm coming to the county. Waylon Chapman addressed the County Board raising concerns about the future decommissioning of the industrial solar farm, damage to roads to... Read More.

WVC receives IGEN award for solar project

Wednesday, October 21 by Aaron Lange

Mount Carmel, Ill.— Wabash Valley College has been awarded an Illinois Green Economy Network’s sub-award for its proposed solar project at the college’s Industrial Studies building. The college has been awarded $150,597 to complete the project. The award funds were made available through the Renewable... Read More.

Mail in Balloting and Solar Farm the Main Topics at Tuesday’s White County Board Meeting

Wednesday, September 9 by Aaron Lange

Despite mail in balloting not being a requirement for the 2020 election, White County Clerk Beth Sell says there has been a lot of action on that front. Her office has over and over again reminded the public that they are not required to... Read More.

Solar Power Coming to Three Area Wal-Marts

Thursday, October 25 by Jc Tinsley

SOLAR POWER COMING TO THREE AREA WALMART STORES BENTONVILLE, AR/SAN JOSE, CA – Walmart announced Tuesday that it has reached an agreement with SunPower to have the commercial energy provider install solar systems at 19 stores and two distribution centers in Illinois. According to a news... Read More.

Illinois Farm Bureau’s new solar policy comes from White County

Tuesday, December 12 by Jc Tinsley

By Kay Shipman and Deana Stroisch Capping off a yearlong policy process, county Farm Bureau delegates this week endorsed a new solar energy policy, the organization’s farm bill priorities and strengthened policies related to conservation programs. Illinois Farm Bureau’s new solar policy, originally proposed by White... Read More.

Watch NASA’s live feed of the total solar eclipse

Monday, August 21 by Jc Tinsley

https://www.wfiwradio.com/eclipse/ A live link to NASA's solar eclipse coverage from our sister station WFIW

Totality Fest Brings Several Solar Eclipse Activities to Mt. Vernon

Friday, August 11 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Vernon will be buzzing with thousands of visitors passing through to witness the solar eclipse. Hotels are booked and businesses are preparing for the influx of visitors. With extra traffic through our region, Totality Fest provides several events for visitors and residents... Read More.

Kiwanis Club learns about Carbondale’s plans for solar eclipse viewing

Friday, August 11 by Jc Tinsley

Mark Stevens, the Administrator for Jefferson County Health Department, was the guest speaker for the Carmi Kiwanis Club on Thursday, Aug. 10. Part of Stevens’ job involves disaster relief, and he and his employees have been... Read More.

IDNR Announces Campsite Reservations Open for Sites in Solar Eclipse Zone

Tuesday, September 27 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced today that campsite reservations are now available at southern Illinois State Parks and the World Shooting and Recreational Complex for visitors making plans to view the total solar eclipse on Aug. 21, 2017. Reservations can be... Read More.