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McLeansboro Police Need Your Help Identifying Pharmacy Burglary Suspects

Monday, December 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

McLeansboro Police is asking the public for their assistance in identifying these subjects. On December 18th York Pharmacy was burglarized by two suspects. The same subjects may have been involved in another burglary of a pharmacy in Irvington, IL. If you have any information...

Carmi American Legion to Host Dance Saturday Night

Friday, December 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

There will be a dance Saturday night at the Carmi American Legion from 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm. Music by DJ Eddie Sullivan. All dance proceeds will go to Veterans Programs.

FMH to Host Blood Drive

Friday, December 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital will be hosting a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.The Blood Drive will be held in Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Educational Annex Building on 203 Northwest 10th Street in Fairfield. The blood drive will be held...

$5,000 Reward Offered in Skidsteer and Trailer Theft Case

Friday, December 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A $5,000 cash reward is being offered for the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who stole a 2018 Orange Kubota Skidsteer on a 1995 CZ black tandem duel pintel hitch trailer. Trailer license plat #74536TG. The Skidsteer has a custom gray...

Carmi Man Arrested Monday on Multiple Charges including a White County Warrant and Transportation of Cannabis

Thursday, December 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 28 year old Carmi man, Michael B. Burch, is currently lodged in the White County Jail following his Monday afternoon arrest by Carmi Police. Officers stopped Burch and arrested him for No Valid Driver’s...

Lanes Reopening Where Possible for Christmas Travel

Tuesday, December 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Christmas holiday to minimize travel disruption.Non-emergency closures will be suspended from 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24, to 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 25.The following...

Shawnee National Forest Employees and Partners Win Regional Awards

Tuesday, December 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The USDA Forest Service Eastern Region recently recognized three Shawnee National Forest teams for their work in support of agency goals. The Shawnee Fire Management Team, Archaeological Investigations Team and River to River Trail Team all contributed in ways that significantly benefit the Forest,...

Springerton Woman Arrested by Carmi PD Saturday for Driving While License Suspended and Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle

Monday, December 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

21 year old Cierra B. Doherty of Springerton is free on $250 bond following her arrest Saturday afternoon. Carmi Police initiated a traffic stop on a black Ford Crown Victoria on Plum Street at W. Webb Street due to the registered owner having a...

Crossville Woman Arrested Early Saturday Morning on DUI Charges

Monday, December 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 39 year old Crossville woman, Rebecca L. Cartmill is free on $100 bond following her early Saturday morning arrest for DUI. Carmi Police received a call about Cartmill leaving Danny’s Pool Room extremely intoxicated. She was found passed out in her van at...

Carmi Woman Arrested by Carmi Police for Battery and Disorderly Conduct Following Altercation with City Animal Control Officer

Monday, December 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

43 year old Heather Juenger of Carmi is free on $100 bond following her Friday night arrest by Carmi Police for Battery and Disorderly Conduct. Officers were called to 307 S. Walnut Street in response to a physical struggle between Juenger and the city...