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Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber of Commerce

Friday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce has a new Executive Director! We'll find out who will lead the organization in the next couple weeks. In this episode of Open Line, we catch up with Chamber President Abby Weiss about the search for a new administrative...

Local Sports Recap – February 23, 2024

Friday, February 23 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by: Deep South in McLeansboro. Jessica Cook and the ProRehab Carmi Team.Multiple area teams will play for regional championships tonight around Southern Illinois.In the 1A Woodlawn Regional, Waltonvile will battle Okawville.

Carmi Kiwanis Celebrates FFA Week with Organization Leadership

Thursday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

It’s FFA Week and the Carmi - White County constituency is strong. With 173 active members, club co-advisor John Lamp says the Carmi chapter is not only one of the largest groups in the school, but one of the larger organizations in the region. ...

CWC School Board Closed Session

Thursday, February 22 by Nicole Behnke

In the Closed Session of the Carmi-White County School Board, the board approved the retirements, resignations, reassignments, new hires, and one volunteer.The retirements that were approved were: Cindy Colman as the Elementary Physical Education Teacher effective at the end of the 2027-2028 school year,...

Matthews Arrested

Thursday, February 22 by Nicole Behnke

An altercation ensued at a residence on Smith Street on the morning of February 20th. Carl Matthews was arrested by Carmi Police for Criminal Trespass to Real Property and Disorderly Conduct. Matthews was taken to the White County Jail for processing and was later...

Multiple Charges for Read

Thursday, February 22 by Nicole Behnke

24-year-old Autumn Read was given a slew of charges on February 20th. Read was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, multiple counts of Resisting a Peace Officer, Possession of Ammo without a Firearm Owner’s Identification, Reckless Conduct, Endangering the Life or Health...

Open Line ON DEMAND – American Red Cross_Beth Sweeney

Thursday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with Executive Director of the Southwest Indiana Chapter of the American Red Cross Beth Sweeney. Learn more about the organizations efforts right here in our region including helping our neighbors recover from home...

Local Sports Recap – February 22, 2024

Thursday, February 22 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by: Deep South in McLeansboro. Jessica Cook and the ProRehab Carmi Team.The Carmi-White County boys basketball team had their season come to an end last night with a 73-47 loss against Vienna in the IHSA 2A Massac...

Donation for Waugh Gymnasium in Benton

Wednesday, February 21 by Nicole Behnke

COUNTRY Financial RepresentativeTrudee Wynnis proud to support the restoration of Waugh Gymnasium through ‘The Game Plan Project’ on the Rend Lake College Campus. Recently, Wynn backed the Benton Community Night with $5,000 in sponsorship support. Of the donation, $500 will be used to support...

A Quick Meeting for CWC School Board

Wednesday, February 21 by Nicole Behnke

The Carmi-White County School Board met Tuesday night instead of the usual Monday, due to that day being President’s Day. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…District Transportation Director Will Knight reviewed the vehicle bids that were discussed at last month’s meeting. Board...