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Local Sports Recap – December 9, 2022

Thursday, December 8 by Cole Carter

Last night the Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog basketball team fell at home to Flora by a final score of 37-28. Carmi was led in scoring by Mara Serafini who scored 8 points, Caroline Simmons scored 6, Johanna Smith and Addie Elliot both...

“Silent Night” set for this Friday

Thursday, December 8 by Cole Carter

For the 8th consecutive season (not counting the 2020-2021 COVID season), the CWCHS Maroon Platoon will put on Silent Night at McDougal-Evers Gymnasium on Friday, December 9th when the Bulldogs play host to Flora.It will be the final home game before Christmas Break, which...

Open Line-ON DEMAND- Trenton Johnson talks plants and pottery at the Conservatory in Norris City

Thursday, December 8 by WROY-WRUL News

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Heather talks with Trenton Johnson of Norris City about his new business in Norris City. Johnson, a Norris City native, gives insight on all the different product, services and classes that he offers. Check out The...

Open Line- ON DEMAND-Cristin Cleek talks about her business Cottonwood Craftsman In Omaha

Thursday, December 8 by WROY-WRUL News

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Heather sits down with Cristin and Maggie Cleek to discuss her business Cotton Craftsman. Cristin shares how the business began and all the different merchandise they sell. Be sure to check out Cottonwood Craftsmen on Facebook...

Anderson Arrested On Multiple Charges Following Traffic Stop

Thursday, December 8 by WROY-WRUL News

Driving too fast in a school zone resulted in the arrest of a Carmi woman on Wednesday afternoon. An officer with the Carmi Police Department observed 20 year old Hannah A Anderson of Stevan Street speeding and initiated a traffic stop. Anderson was arrested...

Sork and Young Sentenced To The Illinois Department Of Corrections

Thursday, December 8 by WROY-WRUL News

Two local men were sentenced in White County Court yesterday to the Illinois Department of Corrections. 28 year old Levi Sork of Norris City was convicted of Residential Burglary, class 1 felony…he got 6 years. Sork’s case was investigated by the Norris City Police...

Deputy Wicker Responds To Mother Daughter Domestic Dispute

Thursday, December 8 by WROY-WRUL News

The White County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to Mill Shoals on Tuesday in reference to a domestic dispute between mother and daughter. While enroute Deputy Matt Wicker was informed that the mother had left the scene and the daughter would like to meet with...

Local Sports Recap – December 8, 2022

Thursday, December 8 by Cole Carter

The Bulldog wrestlers take down Tecumseh at home.The Lady Bulldog and Bulldog basketball teams host Flora tonight and tomorrow.The IHSA Football State Championship Games have a new home.

Kueber Arrested Following Chase In Maunie

Wednesday, December 7 by WROY-WRUL News

On December 4th at approximately 5:10 a.m., Deputy Michael Brown with the White County Sheriff's Department was dispatched to a residence in Maunie in reference to an assault that had occurred between James Kueber, an adult female and 2 juvenile females. Deputy Brown was...

Frontier Performing Repairs Overnight

Wednesday, December 7 by WROY-WRUL News

Frontier is performing a Fiber Optic Repair tonight.The time frame of the repair is 12am-6am. During this time, LANDLINE 911 calls may be affected. This will NOT affect wireless 911 calling in the Norris City, Omaha or New Haven areas.The exchanges that will be...