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White County 4-H Project Grants Awarded

Monday, March 25 by Nicole Behnke

The White County Farm Bureau is pleased to award sixteen White County 4-Hers with a 2024 4-H Project Grant. A total of $1,500 in grants were awarded. 4-Hers receiving a 2024 Project Grant are…· Kenna Bond (Cooking)· Bailey Buchanan (Rabbits)· Emmaline Draper (Sheep)· Katleyn... Read More.

White County Board Says No To Asylum Seekers

Friday, March 22 by Nicole Behnke

Questions were raised as to what the Resolution said pertaining to the White County Asylum Seekers. Dustin Harmon, with Bellwether read, “The first one is to address Chicago and the state’s sanctuary status. So there’s only so much room in Chicago, they’ve already started to... Read More.

White County CEO Gives Back

Friday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

White County CEO has continued it’s mission in not just building up tomorrow’s leaders, but also instilling the importance of giving back. Each year, the group holds a class project to help with seed money for the students’ individual businesses. With a nod to... Read More.

White County Sheriff Issues Release Ahead of Eclipse

Wednesday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

Election Returns for White, Wayne, Edwards, Gallatin, Hamilton

Wednesday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

Election results are in and the big story is the dismal turnout. To be fair, there weren’t a ton of races, especially locally that were intriguing to voters. For a country that prides itself on free elections, voters being able to have their voices... Read More.

White County HCE Sets the Scene for this Saturday’s Style Show and Salad Luncheon

Tuesday, March 19 by Jc Tinsley

The White County HCE is preparing for a fun Saturday with the Style Show and Luncheon. It’s coming up at the Carmi Emmanuel Church in Edgewood from 11am – 1pm. And it’s a big year for the HCE, celebrating 100 years in Illinois, the... Read More.

Carmi White County Unit 5 School Board Recap – March 18, 2024

Tuesday, March 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi White County School Board met for its regular monthly session Monday night. Scott Mareing was there for WROY/WRUL News and has the story. After a brief discussion on the merits, the board unanimously accepted the bid from Rice Motor Company of one 8-10... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND White County HCE Style Show And Salad Luncheon

Friday, March 15 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Home and Community Education Style Show and Salad Luncheon is coming up Saturday, March 23rd. Jc sits down with Carol Skaggs and Patty Mills. Tune in for this conversation concerning the fundraiser, and also much more about the organization and how... Read More.

Unexpected Cancellation Leads to 3-in-1 Kiwanis Medley Featuring Chamber Exec Director, CWCHS Drama, and White County CEO programs

Thursday, March 14 by Jc Tinsley

When an expected speaker cancels last minute, you have to pivot and quickly. That’s what the Carmi Kiwanis Club was forced to do Thursday after representatives from Bulldog Systems were forced to withdraw their planned appearance. So instead, the club heard from a trio... Read More.

Two White County Residents Sentenced to IDOC

Monday, March 11 by Nicole Behnke

Braddon Turrentine was sentenced to 12 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections pursuant to a negotiated plea agreement for two separate cases. Turrentine will serve seven years for Unlawful Use of Property, a Class 2 Felony, for a 2024 case. In addition, he... Read More.