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Williams, Metcalf, Biggs, and Landingham Win Edwards County Young Leader Scholarships

Tuesday, April 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Edwards County Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee is proud to announce the winners of their 2024 scholarships. Congratulations Kassidi Metcalf, Aly Williams, Campbell Biggs, and Wyatt Landingham. The Young Leaders will award $2,700 total to these four individuals.The Young Leaders scholarship is presented... Read More.

White County Historical Society Preparing for Open House

Monday, April 1 by Jc Tinsley

???? Free Event Eclipse Weekend???? Come join us on Saturday, April 6th for our annual Open House and Membership Drive at the historic L. Haas Store! There will be lots to do around the county on the eclipse weekend, so swing in and check out... Read More.

White County Coroner ID’s Remains Found in October

Sunday, March 31 by Jc Tinsley

According to a release from Coroner Chris Marsh:On October 4, 2023, White County 911 received a call from 911 Stewart St. where some juveniles who were playing in the woods had entered a half fallen down building and discovered a body that had... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Coleman Tri County Eclipse Festival featuring Ronnie McDowell

Thursday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

If you like mixing in a little classic country with your eclipse, the Harrisburg Eclipse Fest might be for you. Coleman Tri County's Lisa Knight stops by to talk about the organization and their concert coming up on April 8th in Harrisburg. Tune in... Read More.

Grayville Council Gets Update on White County Landfill Legislation Monday Night

Tuesday, March 26 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville leaders spent an hour in executive session Monday night evoking the joke, this meeting could’ve been an email, especially considering there was no action following that stint. Council was only in open session for a total of 23 minutes with no major news... Read More.

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

https://representatives.countryfinancial.com/chad.mitsdarffer/

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.