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Solar and Wind Projects Stalled for White and Hamilton Counties

Tuesday, December 3 by Nicole Behnke

In public comments at last week's White County Board meeting, Affordable Solar was not on the agenda, but they had concerns about their upcoming project.County Road 1300 North is the subject of the project. Representatives with Affordable Solar were in attendance via phone and... Read More.

Liquor Approved and Solar Problems for White County Board

Friday, July 19 by Nicole Behnke

White County has approved its highly anticipated Liquor Ordinance. There will be different licenses businesses can get and for any future events, like weddings, being held in White County. Newly appointed Alcohol Commissioner David South is excited to add this title to his resume.... Read More.

White County Solar and Wind Public Hearing

Tuesday, April 23 by Nicole Behnke

Justin Greenley from Bellwether presented the Solar and Wind Ordinances for the state to the White County board. The requirements, liability and insurance reports, permitting and maintenance conversations were discussed, but public comments were only left with a couple of minutes to voice their... Read More.

Solar Eclipse Events for the Local Area

Friday, April 5 by Nicole Behnke

Albion: Eclipse on the Bricks.Celebrations on Saturday, April 6thChildren’s Walking Parade at 10:00am for ages 0-18. There will also be a pageant for K-12 year olds and corn hole tournaments.Carmi Fest and Discover Totality, Discover Carmi.Tumble Time will have inflatables set up... Read More.

Criminal Damage to Solar Farm

Monday, February 26 by Nicole Behnke

An attempted theft and criminal damage occurred at a solar farm in Carmi on February 21st. Caleb Johnson, who works for the PER MAR Security Service, called a report to the White County Sheriff’s Office and stated that he noticed a large black power... Read More.

County Board Tackles Solar Again; Works to Get Procedural House More in Order

Thursday, December 21 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board is in solid financial standing headed into 2024. With more than $1.9 million in investments including $142,824 left in American Rescue Plan funds, the month end position for 2023 is around $11.9 million. Outside of that, getting new procedures in... Read More.

White County Board Meeting Considers Building More, Talks Solar, and More

Wednesday, August 16 by Jc Tinsley

A handful of county residents, a landowner/lessee and the project manager for Invenergy agree that after weeks of aggravation and high anxiety, things around the solar farm being built in the Centerville area are getting better. Brooks York, Craig Williams, Martin Rae Barbre, and... Read More.

White County Board Votes No On Greenkey Solar Project

Wednesday, July 19 by WROY-WRUL News

The White County board met for a little over an hour for their monthly board meeting Tuesday evening. Prior to the regular meeting a public hearing was held in regards to the Greenkey Solar Project just outside of Norris City.Following reports from County Officers,... Read More.

Carmi City Council Begins Planning For 2024 Solar Eclipse

Wednesday, July 19 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi City Council met for the second of their two monthly meetings Tuesday. The meeting got underway with the council approving the July 11th Council meeting minutes, the 2023 financial reports for the City of Carmi and Light and Water Departments and the... Read More.

Side By Side Stolen From Big River Solar In Enfield

Thursday, July 6 by WROY-WRUL News

The White County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the theft of a side by side in Enfield. On Wednesday afternoon Deputy Matt Wicker was dispatched to Big River Solar and met with Benjamin Faulkner of Vandalia who stated that he is a worker for Midwest... Read More.