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Unexpected Cancellation Leads to 3-in-1 Kiwanis Medley Featuring Chamber Exec Director, CWCHS Drama, and White County CEO programs

Thursday, March 14 by Jc Tinsley

When an expected speaker cancels last minute, you have to pivot and quickly. That’s what the Carmi Kiwanis Club was forced to do Thursday after representatives from Bulldog Systems were forced to withdraw their planned appearance. So instead, the club heard from a trio...

Open Line ON DEMAND – Marcie Hoskins with 618 Crew for St. Jude Talks Putt Pub Crawl

Thursday, March 14 by Jc Tinsley

In today's episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with the volun"told" publicity chairwoman for the 618 Crew for St. Jude organization. They've raised $400,000 for St. Jude over the last 5 years and their latest event, the annual Putt Pub Crawl...

Carmi Woman Arrested on Battery Warrant

Thursday, March 14 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi woman is free with a notice to appear following her arrest Wednesday afternoon. Melissa Kittinger was picked up by Carmi Police just after 5:30 Wednesday on a warrant alleging battery. An emergency order of protection was issued for both Jessika Slobodenko and...

Local Sports Recap – March 14, 2024

Thursday, March 14 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by: Deep South in McLeansboro Wabash Senior Living & Rehabilitation in Carmi Silver Foxes Senior Living & Rehabilitation in McLeansboroThe Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog softball team defeated Mt. Carmel on the road last night by a final score of...

Carmi Township Discusses Agenda Items and Assessing Situation

Wednesday, March 13 by Nicole Behnke

At the Carmi Township meeting Tuesday night, things got a little heated. The Supervisor of Assessments, Gary Baxley, was not in attendance. Still, he did leave a copy of paperwork showing 11 business property additions that still need to be assessed, along with a list...

Two Sentenced in Edwards County

Wednesday, March 13 by Nicole Behnke

32-year-old Tiffany Perusky, of Carmi, was sentenced to a total of four years in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by a term of one year of Mandatory Supervised Release for Residential Burglary in Edwards County. Perusky will have to pay restitution in the...

State Farm Agent Dave Matheny Encourages Local Support

Wednesday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

You can help support the important work of Pets @ Risk when you get an auto insurance quote from April 1st – 12th at State Farm Agent Dave Matheny’s office. The team will give out a gift card for dog or cat food for...

Enfield Village Board Meets for Over Two Hours

Wednesday, March 13 by Nicole Behnke

The Enfield Village Board met in a marathon session Tuesday Night. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…There were three lengthy discussions.There was about a half hour discussion concerning water rates. The board eventually decided to raise water rates by two dollars a...

Open Line ON DEMAND – 58th District State Senator Terri Bryant

Tuesday, March 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Primary is March 19th. In this episode, Jc sits down with incumbent State Senator for the 58th District, Terri Bryant. She talks about the issues that matter to her district including energy, takes on claims her primary challenger has levied, and explains...

Grayville City Council Recap – March 11, 2024

Tuesday, March 12 by Jc Tinsley

David Hall of Grayville is the new owner of a 2006 Ford truck designated as excess equipment by the City. He outbid Kyle Pollard and John and Paula Krankel. There was a single bid for a bush hog/mower. Council decided to reject the $675...