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Open Line ON DEMAND – White County CEO

Thursday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with representatives from the White County CEO Class of 2023. Emma Roedder (CEO), Braden Mendoza (CFO), and Hollan Everett discuss putting the event together and what folks can expect from dinner, music, to...

Meet and Greet to be Hosted Saturday at White County Pound

Wednesday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

According to the ASPCA, about 6.3 million companion animals enter US animal shelters every year. Nearly 15% of them never make it out and eventually get euthanized. Through a partnership between Pets @ Risk and White County Animal Control, the pound will be open...

Tenaska Provides Scope to Proposed Wind Farm Development

Tuesday, February 21 by Jc Tinsley

Following concerns about a proposed wind farm development, Tenaska officials are now weighing in on their hopes and approach to working with landowners and communities with fresh perspective on their development exploration in White and Hamilton Counties. Tenaska’s project manager for this particular development,...

Several Locals Win Big at State S3DA Championships Saturday

Monday, February 20 by Jc Tinsley

Several local and area archery shooters are Illinois S3DA Champs after the weekend state shoot in Springfield. Shooter of the Year winners include Amelia White of Hamilton County Fox Archery in the Junior Eagle Pins female division. Adler Hubbs of Gallatin County took top...

Gallatin County Shooting and Death Investigation Continuing

Friday, February 17 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 Troopers are remaining mum on a current open and on going investigation out of Gallatin County. Troopers were called in by the Shawneetown Police Chief on Tuesday night to assist in the death investigation of...

Farm Bureau and Local Attorney Urge Diligence Surrounding Purported Wind Farm in Hamilton, White Counties

Friday, February 17 by Jc Tinsley

Tenaska Renewables out of Nebraska is purportedly looking to establish a commercial wind project in the Hamilton/White County area. That has some on edge and questioning why especially after seeing prospective leases. White and Wayne County Farm Bureau Manager Doug Anderson is urging any...

Couple Identified in Apparent Murder Suicide out of Crossville

Thursday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Coroner has identified the couple who died Saturday in Crossville. Chris Marsh tells WROY/WRUL News Mary Lou Lahman and her husband Lewis died of gunshot wounds in an apparent murder suicide. An autopsy was performed on Wednesday in Champaign. Mrs. Lahman...

White County Board Covers Copious Amount of Ground at February Meeting

Wednesday, February 15 by Jc Tinsley

An hour and 45 minutes. It’s lengthy for a board meeting, but when you only meet as a board once a month, it’s also important to give yourself time to discuss important matters avoiding a breeze through of decisions with at times, weighty impact. ...

White County Unit of Salvation Army Announces Totals for 2022 Campaign

Wednesday, February 15 by Jc Tinsley

The results are in from the White County Salvation Army Unit’s 2022 Red Kettle Campaign. Sheryl and Mike Blazier along with Mike Knight say the total raised from the various groups who participated was $26,592.22. Since October, the White County Unit has assisted 46...