Local News

Carmi Township Board to Meet Tuesday

Friday, November 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi Township Board will hold their monthly meeting Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. at Carmi Township Hall. They will discuss purchasing or leasing a new tractor, swear in Brian Atteberry as a Carmi Township Trustee, an annual audit report from Botsch & Associates, and...

White County 9-1-1 Board Will Meet Monday

Friday, November 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County 9-1-1 Board will meet Monday at 6:00 p.m. at the White County Courthouse. The agenda includes PSAP Modification, discussion of System Transition Issues, CSI Dispatch Mapping Software, and approval of the 2019-2020 Budget. There will also be an executive session to...

White County FOP Accepting Donations for Cops And Kids

Friday, November 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Fraternal Order of Police is accepting donations for the Cops and Kids Christmas Program. The program benefits underprivileged children in White County. The event will take place on December 21st at Wal-Mart in Carmi. This is the 20th year of running...

These Members are Experiencing All 4-H Offers

Thursday, November 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois 4-H challenges youth to try new things, experiment in project areas that interest them, and explore opportunities around the state and country. The 4-H Experience Award recognizes youth who excel in that challenge.“We celebrate...

Farm to Table Event Was a Success

Thursday, November 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Farm to Table event held in October was a success and enjoyed by dozens of folks at the time. Now, the fruits of that effort are coming to harvest. Patrick Scates, owner of Scates Valley...

Illinois Representative Tarver Tours Wayne & White Counties

Thursday, November 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Representative Curtis J. Tarver II visited Wayne and White Counties last week as part of the Illinois Farm Bureau Adopt-a-Legislator Program. Tarver was joined by his daughter, Charliegh, and her godfather, Jason, as well as several directors and staff of the Farm...

Electronics Recycling Day This Saturday in Carrier Mills

Thursday, November 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

This Saturday is the third Saturday of the month, which means it is time for the monthly electronics recycling in Carrier Mills. This will be the last one for the year and will not be back until closer to spring.On Saturday November 16, 2019...

Special White County Board Meeting Tuesday Night

Thursday, November 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Board will have a special meeting Tuesday, November 19th, at 7 PM. The purpose of the meeting will be to consider insurance quotes for White County for General Liability, Workman’s Compensation, Inland Marine, Umbrella, Law Enforcement Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Professional...

Two Sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections Wednesday in White County Court

Thursday, November 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 19 year old Carmi man, Joseph D. Tate will be spending the next 15 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after being found guilty of committing sexual penetration of a child under the age of 13. He will have to serve a...

Board Says No To Recreational Pot in Rural White County; Yes to Applicable Tax Income However

Wednesday, November 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

There will be no recreational pot sales in unincorporated areas of White County after January 1st. That, after the White County Board officially and unanimously passed a resolution banning it at Tuesday night’s regular meeting. However, not wanting to miss out on the opportunity...