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98th Annual Enfield Mule Days “Welcome To Marvel-ous Mule Days” Begins Thursday

Tuesday, October 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The 98th Annual Enfield Mule Days begins this Thursday (October 3) and runs through Saturday (October 5). The theme for this year’s Mule Days is “Welcome To MARVEL-ous Mule Days.” Karen Weiss and Ronnie York were guests on Monday’s open line program and Karen...

Carmi Man Sentenced To Illinois Department Of Corrections Monday

Tuesday, October 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 38 year old Carmi man will be spending some time behind prison bars. Jason A. Locke was sentenced Monday morning in White County Court to the Illinois Department of Corrections, a 3 year sentence in the Department of Corrections followed by 1 year...

SIC Student Government Members Inducted

Monday, September 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Southeastern Illinois College held its Student Government Inauguration Ceremony for the 2019-20 academic year Thursday, Sept. 26. The SIC Student Government is the only recognized representative body for the student community, and it has a number of different functions from helping fund many...

IDOT Announces Road Closure For Bridge Construction on IL 141 Beginning Today

Monday, September 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Department of Transportation would like to alert motorists traveling on IL 141 of upcoming BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION.Beginning today, (Monday, September 30), there will be bridge construction to remove and replace the structure carrying IL 141 over a tributary to Cane Creek, 0.25 mile...

Saturday Morning Crash On Route 14 Sends Three To The Hospital

Monday, September 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

31 year old, Jesse M. Saunders of Marion was cited by Illinois State Police for Driving Under the Influence or Alcohol and Failure to Yield at a Stop Sign, following a Saturday morning traffic crash that sent both drivers and a pedestrian to the...

Payton Dale Entertains Kiwanis Club At Thursday’s Meeting

Saturday, September 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Payton Dale updated the Carmi Kiwanis club Thursday with information related to his song writing experiences and then entertained the club by singing a few songs.Payton is a Senior at Carmi White County High School and has a passion for music. Some of his...

Banterra Presents Check to SIC Learning Commons

Friday, September 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Banterra’s Meghan Densch, Treasury Services Manager and Debbie Shroyer, Banking Center Manager in Eldorado, stopped by Southeastern Illinois College Thursday, Sept. 26, to present a $5,000 check for the new Learning Commons. Banterra is a major sponsor of the newly renovated student...

Carmi City Council to Meet Tuesday Night

Friday, September 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi City Council will meet Tuesday night at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. Amy McCarthy, representative of the University of Illinois Extension will talk about the Gift Garden. Council will consider closing Cherry Street from Walnut to Main Cross for the annual Trunk or...

Carmi Police Make Retail Theft, Drug, And Warrant Arrests Thursday

Friday, September 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 56 year old Harrisburg woman is lodged in the White County Jail as of Friday morning on theft and drug charges. Ladonna M. Cissna was spotted by employees of the Dollar General Store in Carmi, Thursday afternoon, stuffing items in her purse and...

Carmi Rotary Club Met Thursday: Trivia Coming Up In November

Friday, September 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi Rotary club had a very short meeting on Thursday, as several members were out of town or busy with work.Diane Mason was on hand as a guest, and was visiting to thank the club for the recent donation that allowed her organization...