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Conner Returns, Wolff Gets Win #100 in Season Opener

Tuesday, November 22 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Bulldogs opened the 2022 season with a 56-38 win over the Gallatin County Hawks at McDougal-Evers Gymnasium on Tuesday night.It was a special night for the Bulldogs for many different reasons. Fans returned to CWCHS for the first "normal" home opener...

Ferrell Hospital To Restrict Visitors Due To Widespread Influenza

Tuesday, November 22 by WROY-WRUL News

Effective immediately, hospital visitors are restricted at Ferrell Hospital until further notice due to widespread influenza.Further details about these updated guidelines are as follows:· No visitors with influenza like symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat).· Individuals experiencing respiratory symptoms such as cough, sore throat, or...

White County Soil And Water Conservation District Notice Of Acceptance Of Nominations

Tuesday, November 22 by WROY-WRUL News

To all persons of legal voting age who own or reside on land located within the boundaries of the White County Soil and Water Conservation District. Nominations are being accepted for the two year term of the office of Director of the White County...

White County Cover Crop Initiative Deadline Extended

Tuesday, November 22 by WROY-WRUL News

The White County Soil and Water District continues to partner with American Farmland Trust and other conservation agencies to assist farmers with a new program opportunity, Illinois Cover Crop Initiative (ICCI).Important Facts:Incentive payments ($10/acre) are available for cover crops planted by December 1, 2022.Signup deadline has...

Aschenbrenner Sentenced To Five Years In The Illinois Department Of Corrections

Tuesday, November 22 by WROY-WRUL News

20 year old McGwire Aschenbrenner of Crossville will serve 5 years in prison as per the sentence handed down Monday afternoon. Aschenbrenner was arrested by Grayville authorities in October and subsequently convicted for Damage to Government Property. In addition to the prison...

Poshard Sentenced To Five Years In The Illinois Department Of Corrections

Tuesday, November 22 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi Christmas Elf Thief will spend up to 5 years behind bars for his crime. 30 year old Daniel Poshard was handed his sentence Monday afternoon in White County court. Poshard was arrested on November 10th following an investigation by Carmi...

Illinois State Police Continues To Strengthen Firearms Safety Effort

Tuesday, November 22 by WROY-WRUL News

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is increasing public safety by providing updates and clarity to two firearm ownership tools aimed at keeping firearms out of the hands of those who pose a significant threat to themselves or to others.Monday, ISP adopted updates approved by the Joint...

Dixon Shares Regretful Resignation After Two Decades

Tuesday, November 22 by WROY-WRUL News

Mr. Newell and Carmi Unit #5 Board of Education,Serving the students, staff, and families of Carmi-White County Unit #5 has been one of the greatest joys of my career. I'm thankful for the opportunity to lead within the district in which I attended, raised my family,...

Graves Retiring As White County Sheriff

Tuesday, November 22 by WROY-WRUL News

On November 30, 2022, I will be retiring as the White County Sheriff. The past 32 years I have served the White County Sheriff’s Department in a few capacities.I started my career in 1991 as a Corrections Officer, later advancing to Deputy Sheriff, then...

Dr. Dixon Announces Resignation During Carmi White County School Board Meeting

Tuesday, November 22 by WROY-WRUL News

Dr. Amy Dixon announced at the meeting that she was leaving her position as Lincoln School Principal and Director of Instruction for Carmi-White County Unit 5 Schools on December 31st to accept the position of Superintendent of Harrisburg Unit District 3 beginning January 1st,...