Kathy Diane Sands

1 month ago | thevillagersvoice.com | Debbie Stone |Kathy Diane Sands

By Clerk Debbie Stone and Kathy Sands, Editor The Enfield Village board voted on Tuesday night to put the 20-acre area behind Booth School up for sale at $6,000 per acre. Four trustees were in attendance and Billy Bob Merrick abstained from the vote. Trustees Bolin, Harrison, and Willis voted in favor of the action. The meeting agenda introduced the discussion under New Business in this manner: 20 acres behind park.

2 months ago | thevillagersvoice.com | Debbie Stone |Kathy Diane Sands

By Clerk Debbie Stone and Kathy Sands, Editor Three trustees of the Village of Enfield gave the go ahead at last week's board meeting to look into amending the current liquor and gaming ordinance so that Enfield establishments that offer gaming can be open on Sundays. This appears to have all been decided in a closed session with no public input, as the board's agenda for the February meeting had no mention of any discussion of, or change to, the Village's alcohol ordinance.

Jan 23, 2025 | thevillagersvoice.com | Kathy Diane Sands

By Unit Secretary Tammy Parks and Kathy Sands, EditorThe Carmi-White County School District was recently the recipient of $33,090.04 from the Absher Foundation. Other donations were made to the Brownsville Attendance Center and approved on Tuesday night were $50.00 from Mr. and Mrs. Pete Fulkerson; $944.00 from Martin & Bayley, Inc; $500.00 from Carmi Kiwanis Club c/o Kelly Northcott; and $640.00 from the Brownsville School Foundation for a total of $2,134.00. Subscribe here to continue reading.

Jan 22, 2025 | thevillagersvoice.com | Kathy Diane Sands

Banterra Bank, the region's largest locally-owned bank with locations in six states, has announced Southern-Illinois-native and former Southern Illinois University administrator Matt Baughman has joined Banterra as Director of Communications. "I was impressed by Matt's ability to get things done at SIU, his work ethic, and the level of respect he has earned from people across Southern Illinois and beyond," said Jeff May, President and CEO of Banterra.

Jan 22, 2025 | thevillagersvoice.com | Kathy Diane Sands

Illinois Democrats are facing backlash after introducing a proposal to legalize prostitution, a move critics say highlights a growing disconnect between Democrat lawmakers and the everyday challenges families face. The proposal has ignited a fierce debate, with Senator Fowler urging Illinois Democrats to reject the policy and refocus on the issues that matter most to the people of the state.