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Two Sentenced to IDOC

Monday, December 16 by Nicole Behnke

In 2023, 48-year-old Bobbijo Butler of Broughton was arrested for Driving While their License was Revoked and, on December 2nd, was sentenced to serve four years at the Illinois Department of Corrections.St. Francisville native Kaleb Goodwin was found guilty of Forgery and will be... Read More.

Two Arrested in Hamilton County

Monday, December 16 by Nicole Behnke

Nicholas Tibbs, of Eldorado, was charged with Theft of a Firearm, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Felon in Possession of a Weapon. All are class 3 felonies.A preliminary hearing was set for January 8th at the Hamilton County Courthouse.Chase Johnson, of West Frankfort, was charged... Read More.

More Talk of Booth at Enfield Village Meeting

Wednesday, December 11 by Nicole Behnke

The Enfield Village Board held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night with the Booth School again being the main topic of discussion. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…Getting the Booth School in order has been the focus of the board and they... Read More.

White County Sheriff Arrests

Monday, December 9 by Nicole Behnke

On November 26th, a Deputy with the White County Sheriff's Department pulled over a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan after he noticed the vehicle was not using its headlights or tail lights. The driver, Jonathan Acord, was cited for operating a vehicle when lights were... Read More.

SRO, Tax Levy, and More for Village of Norris City Board

Tuesday, December 3 by Nicole Behnke

The Norris City Village Board met for the final time in 2024, running just under half an hour. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…The cost of the two School Resource Officers for the NCOE schools is $44,900.The Hydrovac, costing $119,000, is in.An... Read More.

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Foundation Hosts 23rd Annual Gala Dinner

Tuesday, December 3 by Nicole Behnke

On Saturday, November 23, the Hamilton Memorial Hospital Foundation hosted it’s 23rd Annual Foundation Gala Dinner. The event was held at Hamilton County Senior High School beginning at 5:00pm, and featured a silent auction, dinner catered by Yesterday’s Catering in Carmi, and program presentation.Within... Read More.

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.

Thanksgiving Weekend Arrests

Monday, December 2 by Nicole Behnke

On Thanksgiving, a White County Sheriff's Deputy was handling another incident when he learned that an individual who had an active warrant was in the back seat of a vehicle in the parking lot of the White County Sheriff's Office.The responding officer gathered the... Read More.

Township Discusses Tax Levy and General Assistance

Monday, November 25 by Nicole Behnke

The Township Supervisor detailed the 2024-2025 Township Tax Levy, which will now be displayed for twenty days at 304 South Church Street before it is adopted in December.The tax levied totaled $737,900, including the road fund of $346,500 and the town fund of $391,400.Township... Read More.

EAV, Donation to Senior Center, and More for White County Board

Monday, November 25 by Nicole Behnke

Supervisor of Assessments Gary Baxley first alluded to a 6% increase in the Equalized Assessed Value, but as of Wednesday night's White County Board meeting, it will be a 10% increase.Dustin from Bellwether stated, "Obviously, this has been a hot-button topic in the community. The... Read More.