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Tenaska Provides Scope to Proposed Wind Farm Development

Tuesday, February 21 by Jc Tinsley

Following concerns about a proposed wind farm development, Tenaska officials are now weighing in on their hopes and approach to working with landowners and communities with fresh perspective on their development exploration in White and Hamilton Counties. Tenaska’s project manager for this particular development,... Read More.

Orebaugh Charged With Aggravated Battery Of A Police Officer

Tuesday, February 21 by WROY-WRUL News

On Thursday February 16th at around 6:30 PM, 25 year old Shelby Orebaugh of Harrisburg was arrested in the Carmi Wal-Mart parking lot on a Vanderburgh County, Indiana warrant. It was a felony no bond warrant for interference with custody. After being taken to... Read More.

Four Reports Of Criminal Damage To Property Made To The Carmi Police Department

Tuesday, February 21 by WROY-WRUL News

Carmi Police received four complaints of criminal damage to property on Sunday, all within a two hour period.Just after 10:30 AM, Jerry Williams of 7th Street, signed a complaint for a tire on his 2003 Dodge Dakota being slashed. Then, about a quarter after... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 21, 2023

Tuesday, February 21 by Cole Carter

Tomorrow night the Carmi-White County Bulldogs will travel to Harrisburg for a battle with the Vienna Eagles in the IHSA 2A Regional semifinals. The Bulldogs enter tomorrow night’s game with a record of 25-5, winning 16 of their last 17 games. Meanwhile,... Read More.

Several Locals Win Big at State S3DA Championships Saturday

Monday, February 20 by Jc Tinsley

Several local and area archery shooters are Illinois S3DA Champs after the weekend state shoot in Springfield. Shooter of the Year winners include Amelia White of Hamilton County Fox Archery in the Junior Eagle Pins female division. Adler Hubbs of Gallatin County took top... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 20, 2023

Monday, February 20 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Bulldog basketball team picked up two big wins over the weekend, defeating Fairfield 54-33 on Friday night, and taking down Anna-Jonesboro 60-40 on Saturday in the opening round of the IHSA 2A regional tournament. In Saturday’s game, the... Read More.

OPEN LINE-ON DEMAND- Janelle Waters With Wabash Christian Therapy

Friday, February 17 by WROY-WRUL News

In this edition of OPEN LINE-ON DEMAND- Heather talks with Janelle Waters of Wabash Christian Therapy in Carmi. Tune in to hear more from Janelle as she explains some of the services that are offered WCT.https://soundcloud.com/jc-tinsley/open-line-on-demand-janelle-waters-with-wabash-christian-therapy?si=e0377be070c34c5193971f49c7054e19&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Gallatin County Shooting and Death Investigation Continuing

Friday, February 17 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 Troopers are remaining mum on a current open and on going investigation out of Gallatin County. Troopers were called in by the Shawneetown Police Chief on Tuesday night to assist in the death investigation of... Read More.

Farm Bureau and Local Attorney Urge Diligence Surrounding Purported Wind Farm in Hamilton, White Counties

Friday, February 17 by Jc Tinsley

Tenaska Renewables out of Nebraska is purportedly looking to establish a commercial wind project in the Hamilton/White County area. That has some on edge and questioning why especially after seeing prospective leases. White and Wayne County Farm Bureau Manager Doug Anderson is urging any... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 17, 2023

Friday, February 17 by Cole Carter

The Bulldogs take on Fairfield tonight for Senior Night before they begin regionals tomorrow.Cole Carter has more...https://soundcloud.com/cole-carter-302066128/wroywrul-local-sports-recap-feb-17?si=8e10e53556f246e9ae757479a7d8b264&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing