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Here’s a chance to have your artwork featured on the cover of the White County News’ annual Get the Scoop magazine – and to win a $100 prize.

Here’s a chance to have your artwork featured on the cover of the White County News’ annual Get the Scoop magazine – and to win a $100 prize.

Get the Scoop cover contest continues

News Staff
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Here’s a chance to have your artwork featured on the cover of the White County News’ annual Get the Scoop magazine – and to win a $100 prize. Get the Scoop is a guide to White County, packed with information, stories and photos featuring local people and places.
A rabid raccoon in the Donald Alexander Road area is the first confirmed rabies case in White County for 2021.

A rabid raccoon in the Donald Alexander Road area is the first confirmed rabies case in White County for 2021.

First rabies case confirmed in White County for 2021

Stephanie Hill
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
A rabid raccoon in the Donald Alexander Road area is the first confirmed rabies case in White County for 2021. According to Sean Sullivan, White County Environmental Health Manager, on Tuesday, Jan.
A residence on Partin Road in Cleveland was damaged in a fire on Friday, Jan. 29. (Photo courtesy of White County Public Safety)

A residence on Partin Road in Cleveland was damaged in a fire on Friday, Jan. 29. (Photo courtesy of White County Public Safety)

Partin Road home damaged in fire

News Staff
Friday, January 29, 2021
A residence on Partin Road in Cleveland was damaged in a fire on Friday, Jan. 29.  According to White County Public Safety Director David Murphy, a call about the residential fire came in at 12:37 p.m.
With schools resuming in-person instruction, the White County Board of Education received a coronavirus update during its Jan. 26 meeting.

With schools resuming in-person instruction, the White County Board of Education received a coronavirus update during its Jan. 26 meeting.

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School officials discuss vaccine plans, cases

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 28, 2021
With schools resuming in-person instruction, the White County Board of Education received a coronavirus update during its Jan. 26 meeting. School Superintendent Dr.
The White County School System will seek input on proposed 2022-2023 school calendar options.

The White County School System will seek input on proposed 2022-2023 school calendar options.

Public input sought on school calendars

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 28, 2021
The White County School System will seek input on proposed 2022-2023 school calendar options. Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett told school board members at their Jan. 26 meeting that they plan two years out to give parents an opportunity to plan.
Jeffrey Shoemaker

Jeffrey Shoemaker

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Shoemaker named new Cleveland police chief

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 28, 2021
by Stephanie Hill White County News   Jeffrey Shoemaker will be the Cleveland Police Department’s new chief. The Cleveland City Council voted 3-1 to hire Shoemaker at a Jan. 25 called meeting to consider selecting a police chief. He was among three finalists named Jan. 11, along with CPD Maj.
As the new White County Board of Elections works on developing its policies and procedures, the group will be studying the possibility of consolidating some of the county’s 11 voting precincts.

As the new White County Board of Elections works on developing its policies and procedures, the group will be studying the possibility of consolidating some of the county’s 11 voting precincts.

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Elections Board expected to study voting precinct consolidation

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, January 28, 2021
As the new White County Board of Elections works on developing its policies and procedures, the group will be studying the possibility of consolidating some of the county’s 11 voting precincts.
Jeffrey Shoemaker

Jeffrey Shoemaker

Cleveland appoints new police chief

News Staff
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
In a 3 to 1 vote, the Cleveland City Council approved the appointment of Jeffrey Shoemaker, of White County, as the new Cleveland Police Chief during its meeting on Monday, Jan. 25. Shoemaker is currently employed with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office.
Cherry

Cherry

Pets of the Week: Jan. 25

News Staff
Monday, January 25, 2021
Pets of the week for the week of Jan. 25, from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. Whitney is a female pit/mix and is approximately 4 years old. A dog does not get any sweeter than Whitney, and she has done great with all other dogs.
In 2020, the Fasching participants didn’t let the several inches of snow stop them as they made their way through town during the sidewalk parade. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

In 2020, the Fasching participants didn’t let the several inches of snow stop them as they made their way through town during the sidewalk parade. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Fasching fun coming to Helen

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 21, 2021
It’s almost Mardi Gras, which means it’ll soon be Fasching time in Helen. Kicking off the celebration will be the 5th Annual Helen Hüttengaudi Pub Crawl and Scavenger Hunt on Jan. 29-30 hosted by the Faschingsverein Helen group.