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Sheriff’s Department makes courthouse arrest, investigate stolen door

Tuesday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

29 year old Kristine Bailey of Eldorado was arrested Monday morning by White County Court security officers at the Courthouse after receiving information that she was wanted on a White County warrant.Bailey was... Read More.

White County Board meeting agenda for Tuesday July 12, 2016

Tuesday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

WHITE COUNTY BOARD AGENDA July 12, 2016 7:00 p.m. Roll Call Approve the minutes of the previous meeting Approve Payments of all current bills Report from County OfficersCounty Clerk States Attorney Supervisor of Assessments Circuit Clerk County Engineer Ambulance County Treasurer Sheriff 9-1-1 TB Officer Coroner EMAVisitors Communications Consider renewal of the Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance Emling and... Read More.

Upcoming Events at SIC

Tuesday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

July 23, 7 p.m. - July 24, 7 a.m. – The Southeastern Illinois College Foundation and Falcon Archery Team are hosting the Big 20 Bow Fishing Trailered Tournament and Fund Raiser in Elizabethtown on the Ohio River. Tournament begins July 23 at 7... Read More.

Grayville City Council approves Rural Development project bills

Tuesday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Grayville City Council met for their first July meeting on Monday night, and after approving the consent agenda and receiving the Treasurer’s report entered a 15 minute executive session to discuss a new timekeeping system for payroll use.The Council was informed by John... Read More.

Lewis and Clark historic site hosts annual Hummingbird Festival on July 16

Tuesday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

Anyone who loves hummingbirds will want to visit the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site on Saturday for the annual Hummingbird Festival, co-sponsored by the Lincoln Land Association of Bird Banders."Hummingbirds... Read More.

SIC to Hold Pre-K Screening August 15

Tuesday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Ohio Valley Special Education District will be conducting free Pre-Kindergarten screenings on Monday, August 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside of Southeastern Illinois College’s Melba Patton Library.The screenings take about 45 minutes and include hearing and vision tests. ... Read More.

CrossFit Battle in the Burg July 16-17

Tuesday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

CrossFit Little Egypt will again be hosting the Battle in the Burg on July 16 and 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at the Saline County Fairgrounds in Harrisburg.The Battle in the Burg is a CrossFit competition for... Read More.

Celebrate the state’s French heritage at an early Illinois mansion July 16

Tuesday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

The oldest brick building in Illinois will open its doors Saturday to give the public a rare glimpse of this unique mansion and to celebrate the state’s French heritage ahead of Bastille Day.The Jarrot Mansion State Historic Site is usually only... Read More.

Big 20 Bow Fishing Event July 23-24 to Benefit SIC Archery Team

Tuesday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College’s Alli Armstrong from Elizabethtown, Illinois is the current Division I National Champion in women’s bow hunter and has been named to the Academic All-American Team by the US Collegiate... Read More.

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Deadline to order Bicentennial shirts is Friday, July 16

Tuesday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Historical Society would like to remind the public that the deadline for ordering a Bicentennial shirt is this Friday, July 15.The Society is taking orders for tee shirts, either long or... Read More.