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Local Sports Recap – October 19, 2023

Thursday, October 19 by Cole Carter

Best of luck to Carmi-White County senior Johanna Smith as she will play in IHSA 1A tennis state finals today and tomorrow in Chicago. Smith finished in 3rd place in last week’s Carbondale sectional to punch her ticket to the state finals.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Wabash Christian Village

Wednesday, October 18 by Jc Tinsley

Robert Dancz, Amy Conley, and Carrie Jones sit down with Jc on Open Line to talk about upcoming events at Wabash Christian including a Fundraiser Luncheon and Basket Drawing this Saturday, October 21st, Bingo next week, and also Trick or Treating opportunities. Listen in...

Local Sports Recap – October 18, 2023

Wednesday, October 18 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team defeated Grayville in two sets last night, 25-14 & 25-8 in their final home game of the season. Prior to the game, the Lady Bulldogs honored their lone senior, Mara Serafini. In the win, junior...

County Count of Deer Collisions

Wednesday, October 18 by WROY-WRUL News

To say deer are active this time of the year might be a bit of an understatement as it’s rut season and male deer are looking to pro-create and any doe will do.With that in mind, motorists are reminded to be extra alert as...

White County Board Goes to the Dogs

Wednesday, October 18 by WROY-WRUL News

Aside from business called for on the agenda Tuesday night, comments from visitors received most of the attention and surrounded animal control. Animal Rescue Coordinator and Transporter for Southern Illinois, Haley Dagley addressed the board about a recent animal control issue. She says about...

Busy Meeting for McLeansboro City Council

Wednesday, October 18 by WROY-WRUL News

The McLeansboro City Council met for its regular monthly session Tuesday Night for about two hours to discuss a wide variety of issues.The board approved a request by John Mahalek concerning a water main extension for his residence on West Moore Place. The extension...

Mayor Thanks City Employees

Wednesday, October 18 by WROY-WRUL News

With no items on the agenda for the Carmi City Council meeting Tuesday, Mayor Jeff Pollard says he used the time to show gratitude to Carmi employees for their work in preparation and cleanup following the annual Corn Day celebration. Additionally, the mayor offered...

Carmi White County School Board Closed Session

Tuesday, October 17 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi White County Unit Five School Board took several actions, all relating to employment, following a closed door session after Monday night’s school board meeting.Miranda Stimson was reassigned from Junior/Senior High School head cook and district manager to Special Education Individual Aide at...

Carmi Police Arrest Two in Separate Incidents

Tuesday, October 17 by WROY-WRUL News

Carmi Police arrested a Carmi woman Sunday afternoon and then arrested another local woman late Monday night.Tracy L. Johnston, 51, of 602 Eighth Street, Carmi, was arrested shortly after 2 Sunday afternoon on a charge of operating a vehicle with no valid driver’s license....

Rotary Trivia Night to Celebrate Halloween

Tuesday, October 17 by WROY-WRUL News

At last week’s Carmi Rotary Club meeting, the Rotary’s annual Trivia Night was a main topic.. This year’s event will be a little earlier than usual due to a scheduling conflict. The Fall event will be held on Saturday, October 28th at the American...