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White County Board approves 2018 budget and tax levy

Wednesday, November 15 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board met Tuesday night for their regular November meeting. The meeting opened with the reconvening of the September meeting, where the 2018 budget was introduced. The Board approved the budget and tax levy as presented by unanimous vote.For November business, the... Read More.

Jesse White Announces Family Reading Night to be Held November 16

Tuesday, November 14 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White is encouraging families in Illinois to read together Thursday, Nov. 16, for Illinois’ annual Family Reading Night. The Illinois Library Association’s iREAD theme is “Reading by Design” with Little Elliot continues to serve as the theme.... Read More.

White County FOP to host Cops And Kids for the 18th year

Friday, November 10 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Fraternal Order of Police is collecting donations for the Cops and Kids Christmas program that will take place at the Carmi Walmart on December 16th.This is the 18th year for the program, which allows children to shop with a member of... Read More.

Three sentenced in White County Court on Wednesday

Thursday, November 9 by Jc Tinsley

Three individuals were sentenced in White County Court on Wednesday according to States Attorney Denton Aud.25 year old Kyle Buchanan of Carmi received a four year prison term on a charge of burglary, but was found to be guilty but mentally ill. The... Read More.

Jesse White Hosts “Preserving Their Memories” A Celebration of the Illinois Veterans’ History Project

Friday, November 3 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State Jesse White hosted “Preserving Their Memories” to honor veterans and their contributions to the Illinois Veterans’ History Project today at the Illinois State Library in Springfield. The Illinois Veterans’ History Project honors Illinois veterans by documenting and preserving their experiences.“The Illinois... Read More.

Carmi Public Library and White County Historical Society to host local author

Monday, October 30 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Public Library and the White County Historical Society will be sponsoring a book signing and talk by Michael J. McNerney on his recently published book: A Shape in Time and Space: The Migration of the Necked Discoid Gravemarker – The Illinois Sample.... Read More.

Entries needed for White County Christmas events

Thursday, October 26 by Jc Tinsley

It’s a White County Christmas is rapidly approaching. We need entries for the following events: Wabash Chapter DAR is needing more artistic, creative persons and businesses to participate in DAR's Festival of Trees, November 18 at First Mid Illinois Bank. A full size artificial tree with... Read More.

Three Carmi residents sentenced in White County Court on Monday

Tuesday, October 24 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court on Monday, three individuals were sentenced to Illinois Department of Corrections custody according to States Attorney Denton Aud.In the morning court session, 29 year old Hannah Newman was sentenced to three years in prison and two years of mandatory... Read More.

Fairfield man sentenced to five years Monday in White County Court

Tuesday, October 17 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court Monday afternoon, 58 year old Jeffrey Sanders of Fairfield was sentenced to five years in prison on one count of aggravated domestic battery according to States Attorney Denton Aud.Sanders pled guilty to the charge on August 28th, and must... Read More.

White County Historical Society Museums open Corn Day

Wednesday, October 11 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Historical Society will have three of their museums open on Saturday October 14. The public is invited to visit all three.The L. Haas Store will be open from 9:00 am until noon. The Robinson-Stewart House will be open from 11:00 to... Read More.