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Carmi Man Arrested on Failure To Appear Traffic Warrant Wednesday

Thursday, February 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 36 year old Carmi man, Forrest E. Isson, was arrested by Carmi Police Wednesday, at 2:45 pm, at the corner of Ninth Street and Smith Street, on a Failure to Appear Traffic Warrant out of Hardin County. He bonded out to $225 cash.

SVCD Water Customers in Tower Rock Road Area on Boil Water Order

Thursday, February 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

All Saline Valley Conservancy District Customers in the Tower Rock Road area are on a boil water order until further notice.An EPA Lead and Copper Hotline number will be provided for any questions or concerns as required by IL EPA Regulations. 1-800-424-5323

Learn to Fly Your Drone at RLC

Thursday, February 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, Ill. (Feb. 12, 2020) — Looking to get into the commercial side of unmanned aircraft systems? There are a few things you need to know before your drone leaves the ground, and Rend Lake College can help.RLC is offering a new four-day drone...

Wildcat Joins SIC Clay Breakers

Thursday, February 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Feb. 12, 2020) -- Carrier Mills-Stonefort High School hosted Southeastern Illinois College’s head trapshooting coach, Jordan Hammersley, Feb. 5, for an athletic signing held in their DeWitt Gymnasium. Nate Rice, a local trap shooter, signed a letter of intent and commitment to...

City of Carmi to Host Electronics Recycling Event

Thursday, February 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Carmi will host an electronics recycling event for Carmi and White County residents on Saturday, March 28, 2020 from 9am-noon at 520 North 3rd Street in Carmi. Accepted items include:· CRT, Projection, Plasma, Flat Screen, Console TVs, & Flat screen monitors· Computers...

Jackson County Men Sentenced for Methamphetamine Offenses

Thursday, February 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Jonathan R. Moore, a/k/a “J-Mo,” 34, of Carbondale, Illinois, and Elijah S. Lacy, a/k/a “E,” 35, of Murphysboro, Illinois, were recently sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a methamphetamine conspiracy. Both Moore and Lacy previously pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute more...

WVC to Host Bass Fishing Workshop With Pro Angler Bradley Roy

Thursday, February 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

McLeansboro City Council Met Wednesday

Thursday, February 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mayor Dick Dietz was unable to attend the meeting, so the aldermen appointed member Tom Maulding to be Mayor Pro Tem.Chase Partain was sworn in as the new police officer.Rodney Campbell announced his retirement from the Volunteer Fire Department due to injuries he suffered...

Carmi Man Arrested on Drug Charges Tuesday Night

Wednesday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

White County Board Met Tuesday

Wednesday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

It wasn’t a long meeting Tuesday night, but the White County Board gathered for their February meeting from 7 to 7:30pm. Board member Clint Spencer was absent as he’s in Springfield working on the New Harmony bridge project. The only county officers present at the...