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Andrea Irvin addresses the planning commission. (Photo/Jerry Grillo)

Andrea Irvin addresses the planning commission. (Photo/Jerry Grillo)

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County planning commission OKs variances

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Thursday, June 5, 2025
by Jerry Grillo White County News The White County Planning Commission worked through a complex agenda at its regular meeting on Wednesday, June 2, approving several zoning changes and variances while fielding some passionate, well-informed feedback about development standards.
WCHS Assistant Principal Adam Wiley greeted every student with hugs, high-fives, and handshakes. (Photo/Denise Etheridge)

WCHS Assistant Principal Adam Wiley greeted every student with hugs, high-fives, and handshakes. (Photo/Denise Etheridge)

New start for the Class of 2025

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Monday, June 2, 2025
by Denise Etheridge and Jerry Grillo White County News Endings and beginnings—that was the theme last Friday night when 259 White County High School seniors received their diplomas, closing one chapter and beginning another. For the Class of 2025, the road to graduation was anything but typical.
The new recreation facility is like a dream come true for the local community. Photo/John Sluter

The new recreation facility is like a dream come true for the local community. Photo/John Sluter

Community celebrates realization of dream

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Monday, June 2, 2025
by Jerry Grillo White County News   When Travis Turner looked out at the people sitting and standing there in the parking lot, brightened by a low-hanging sun, he wanted them to know that this ribbon-cutting ceremony represented something personal for him.

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County preps for competitive PSC election

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Thursday, May 22, 2025
by Jerry Grillo White County News   The White County Election Board is preparing for a potentially competitive primary election. In the board’s last meeting, May 20, Election Supervisor Amie Veater noted the unexpected complexity of what ordinarily would be a quiet election year.
Roger Rosdahl and Fred "Little John" Killmon

Roger Rosdahl and Fred "Little John" Killmon

Robin Hood and his Merry Men

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Thursday, May 22, 2025
By Jerry Grillo White County News   Roger Rosdahl didn’t learn his best friend’s name until he found it etched in black granite. He’d been searching the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. — The Wall. But he kept coming up empty. “I was looking for the wrong name,” says Rosdahl.

School budget heads to public hearings

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Thursday, May 22, 2025
by Denise Etheridge White County News   Community members and school officials were reminded during a May 20 Board of Education meeting that the school board will hold two public hearings on a tentative budget for fiscal year 2026. The first hearing will be held at 5:45 p.m.
Chrystal Coker assists an unhoused client during last Thursday’s event at His Hands and Feet Ministry Thrift Store. (Photo/Jerry Grillo)

Chrystal Coker assists an unhoused client during last Thursday’s event at His Hands and Feet Ministry Thrift Store. (Photo/Jerry Grillo)

Homeless outreach highlights local need

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Monday, May 19, 2025
by Jerry Grillo White County News   Chris sleeps in his car and doesn’t feel comfortable sharing his real name. He says he works, but he needs a few things, including a meal.
The White County Honor and Color Guard presented a 21 gun salute and performed Taps during a ceremony to honor Purple Heart recipients on May 8. From left are Bob Bardenwerper, Dave Fortner, Garey Huff, Tommy Chastain and Larry Clark. (Photo/Denise Etheridge)

The White County Honor and Color Guard presented a 21 gun salute and performed Taps during a ceremony to honor Purple Heart recipients on May 8. From left are Bob Bardenwerper, Dave Fortner, Garey Huff, Tommy Chastain and Larry Clark. (Photo/Denise Etheridge)

Veterans remember an unpopular war

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Monday, May 19, 2025
by Denise Etheridge White County News   The Vietnam War was an unpopular conflict that often left seen - and unseen - scars upon the service men and women who were lucky enough to return home.