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Local Sports Recap – February 23, 2023

Thursday, February 23 by Cole Carter

Last night the Carmi-White County Bulldog basketball team had their season come to an end after falling to Vienna, 70-47 in the IHSA 2A Regional Semifinal at Harrisburg. The Bulldogs fell in a hole early, trailing 19-6 at the end of... Read More.

Meet and Greet to be Hosted Saturday at White County Pound

Wednesday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

According to the ASPCA, about 6.3 million companion animals enter US animal shelters every year. Nearly 15% of them never make it out and eventually get euthanized. Through a partnership between Pets @ Risk and White County Animal Control, the pound will be open... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 22, 2023

Wednesday, February 22 by Cole Carter

Tonight the Carmi-White County Bulldogs battle the Vienna Eagles in the IHSA 2A Harrisburg Regional semifinals... Cole Carter has more.https://soundcloud.com/cole-carter-302066128/wroywrul-local-sports-recap-feb-22?si=d547b7cce5db4163b7364ae7d55b02b4&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Carmi City Council Meeting Hold Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, February 22 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi City Council met for the second of their monthly meetings on Tuesday evening. With all members present the board tackled the fairly light agenda. Approval was given to seek bids for the Fairground Re-Conductor Project, as well as a resolution to remove... Read More.

Carmi White County School Board Hires Two And Approves New Sports Volunteers

Wednesday, February 22 by WROY-WRUL News

Following the regularly scheduled Carmi White County School Board Tuesday evening, the board went into executive discussion to discuss new hires and volunteers for the 22-23 school year. The board approved the employment of Melissa Cullison as a Cook at Washington Attendance Center to... Read More.

Carmi White County School Board Accepts Several Resignations At Tuesday Nights Meeting

Wednesday, February 22 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi-White County School Board met in its regular monthly session Tuesday instead of the usual Monday due to that being President’s Day. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…The Consent Agenda was approved.It included a clarification of minutes of the December 19,... Read More.

Carmi Police Receives More Reports Of Tires Being Slashed

Tuesday, February 21 by WROY-WRUL News

A rash of tire slashing has been reported to the Carmi Police Department. The CPD reports that over the past three days, there have been five reports made with most ranging in the same vicinity. Abby Weiss of Carmi reports that a tire on... Read More.

Tyner Arrested For Driving While License Suspended

Tuesday, February 21 by WROY-WRUL News

36 year old Catlin Tyner of Carmi was arrested after a traffic stop at Cherry and Walnut Streets for driving while license suspended or revoked, and was also given a written warning for obstruction of the driver’s view. She was transported to the White... Read More.

O’Guinn Taken Into Custody On Richland County Warrant Following Traffic Stop

Tuesday, February 21 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi Police Officer arrested Dezra O’Guinn, 21, of Carmi at 7th and Smith Streets early Saturday evening on a Richland County warrant after a traffic stop. She was also cited for operation of an uninsured motor vehicle and issued a written warning citation... Read More.

Surratt Arrested For Retail Theft At Carmi Wal-Mart

Tuesday, February 21 by WROY-WRUL News

Officers with the Carmi PD were dispatched to Carmi Wal-Mart in regards to an individual attempting to steal multiple items. At about 7:30 PM February 16th, 18 year old Austin Surratt was arrested for Retail Theft and Criminal Damage to Property. Surratt was caught... Read More.