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Local Sports Recap – April 13, 2023

Thursday, April 13 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Bulldog baseball team fell on the road at Johnston City on Wednesday by a final score of 7-5.The Dogs fell behind early after JC scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 1st Inning and another in...

Dogs Drop 3rd In A Row at Johnston City

Wednesday, April 12 by Cole Carter

OPEN LINE-ON DEMAND-New Flower Shop Coming To Brownsville

Wednesday, April 12 by WROY-WRUL News

In this edition of OPEN LINE-ON DEMAND- Heather talks with Andrea Williams and Joe Mitchell about the opening of a new flower shop in Brownsville in honor of her late mother Delores Mitchell. Tune in for more....

Carmi Township Board Held Their Annual And Monthly Meeting Tuesday

Wednesday, April 12 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi Township Board met for their Annual Town Meeting Tuesday night. The board elected Greg Stewart to be the moderator for the meeting. Treasurer Pam Deig read the minutes from the 2022 Annual Township Meeting. Following approval of the minutes the board heard...

Cook Cuts Ribbon; Glad to be Home with ProRehab

Wednesday, April 12 by Jc Tinsley

A two year journey for doctor of physical therapy, Jessica Cook, culminated in a ribbon cutting Wednesday morning. Cook says she needed more professionally and ProRehab was the right fit. “This started about two years ago knowing I needed more professionally. I needed more personally...

Hydrant Flushing To Begin In Wabash Water District

Wednesday, April 12 by WROY-WRUL News

Hydrant flushing will begin April 24, 2023 for the entire Rural Wabash Water District. It is not uncommon to experience a dip in pressure or slight discoloration during this time. If you have any questions please call 618-299-6101 or 618-262-6438.

Pay Request For Water Project Approved At Enfield Board Meeting Tuesday Evening

Wednesday, April 12 by WROY-WRUL News

The Village of Enfield met for a couple of hours Tuesday night for its monthly board meeting. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…The board approved two pay estimates on the Water Project. One for $50,853 to Wiggs Excavating and the other for...

Reel Behind Bars for Disorderly Conduct Following Complaint Tuesday Night

Wednesday, April 12 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is back behind bars after residents in the 700 block of 7th Street called the cops to report him screaming in the street Tuesday night. Carmi Police arrested 29 year old Rex Dalton Reel for the second time this year, and...

What Would You Do with $1.2 Million? White County Board Hears Pitches at Tuesday Public Hearing

Wednesday, April 12 by Jc Tinsley

What would you do with $1.2 Million? That’s the question after White County government received a grant through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The grant is part of the state’s Energy Transition Fund and is directly related to the closure of...

Local Sports Recap – April 12, 2023

Wednesday, April 12 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog softball team defeated Flora yesterday afternoon by a final score of 6-2.Carmi has now won 5 straight games as they improve their record to 7-4 on the year and 3-0 in the BDC East.