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Norris City Village Board Met Monday; Board Agreed to Consider Contract with White County Sheriff for Dispatch

Tuesday, February 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The board agreed to consider accepting a contract with the White County Sheriff for non-emergency dispatch service at $16,100 a year, providing the contract has altered language to be worked out by the two party’s attorneys. The village would have until June 1st to...

White County Soil and Water Conservation District’s 74th Annual Meeting Tonight

Tuesday, February 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The public is reminded that White County Soil and Water Conservation District’s 74th Annual Meeting will be held tonight, Thursday, February 6, at the Floral Hall of the fairgrounds. Registration begins at 5:00 p.m.A free fish, chicken strip and all the sides dinner will...

National “Run for the Wall” Ride to Stop in Mt. Vernon

Tuesday, February 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

MT. VERNON, IL, February 3- The annual “Run for the Wall” motorcycle ride will stop in Mt. Vernon once again on Tuesday, May 19th, 2020. This is the 32nd year Mt. Vernon has welcomed the Run for the Wall riders. Approximately 500 bikers will...

Carmi Woman Reports Theft of Black Kettle to Carmi Police Sunday

Monday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Claris J. Sturgal, of 601 N. 7th Street, Carmi, reported to Carmi Police Sunday afternoon, the theft of a black kettle from her front yard. She told Officers the kettle was located near the front porch. Sturgal estimates the kettle was stolen during the...

Two Arrested on Alcohol Charges Saturday Night; One Remains in Jail

Monday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Roger D. Raymond, 56, of Poseyville, was arrested by Carmi Police following a traffic stop Saturday night, on a Posey County Warrant for Unlawful Delivery of Alcohol to a Minor. Trent M. Rawson, 20, of Carmi, was also arrested for Illegal Consumption of Alcohol...

Carmi Man Arrested on Multiple Charges Saturday Morning

Monday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 50 year old Carmi man, Steven E. Osborne, was arrested Saturday morning by Carmi Police following a traffic stop, on the Dollar General parking lot, for Driving While License is Revoked, Improper Use of Evidences of Registration, and a White County Warrant for...

Area Hunters Can Earn Safety Certification

Monday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Area residents will have an opportunity to learn basic principles of safe hunting at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources hunter safety certification course. Participants must attend all 10 hours of instruction to complete the course and receive their safety certification.The course will be...

Rep. Bailey Reminds Residents of Traveling Office Hours in Newton and Lawrenceville on Feb. 4

Monday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State Representative Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) continues his “Traveling Office Hours” program on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 in the communities of Newton and Lawrenceville.NEWTON9:00 AM – 11:00 AMCity Hall (108 N. Van Buren)LAWRENCEVILLE1:00 PM – 2:30 PMCity Hall (700 State Street)If you are unable to...

Hamilton County Chamber Hands Out Awards at Annual Gathering Saturday

Sunday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

Honoring the past and ensuring the future is the slogan of the Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce. Around 100 of Hamilton County’s finest gathered Saturday evening to socialize and celebrate some of the county’s most important achievements. Two awards were handed out; one for...

McLeansboro Hires new Police Officer at Special Meeting Thursday

Friday, January 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Following the resignation of Kesley Bowman as a full time police officer, the McLeansboro PD was looking for a replacement. The Police and Fire Committee (made up of Aldermen Biggerstaff and Cox, along with Police Chief Nathan Taylor) made their recommendation known at Thursday’s...