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Carmi Police Arrest Two

Tuesday, September 4 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police Arrest Two on Drug Related Charges Carmi City Police arrested two local residents shortly after midnight this (Tuesday) morning.According to the incident report, authorities stopped a Dodge mini van on Oak Street at Commerce Street, because the license plates were expired, and not...

Mitchell Joins the WROY/WRUL Team as News Director

Friday, August 31 by Jc Tinsley

Fans of in depth, local news with newsmakers in their own voice will be happy to know that WROY and WRUL News will continue it’s legacy of coverage with the addition of Mr. Ray Mitchell as News Director. Mitchell has a rich experience including...

Farm Bureau Offering Reward in UTV Theft

Friday, August 31 by Jc Tinsley

Reward Offered for Information about UTV theftThe Illinois Farm Bureau is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to a felony conviction for the recent theft of a John Deere Gator UTV side-by-side, owned by Jim and Matt Rush of rural Fairfield.Through that organization’s...

Popcorn Days Underway

Friday, August 31 by Jc Tinsley

It’s the 61st anniversary of Ridgway’s annual Popcorn Days celebration with some action set for this Labor Day weekend.The bulk of Popcorn Day activities will actually occur next weekend; Thursday, Sept. 6 through Saturday, Sept. 8; including a free concert featuring Nashville recording artist...

State Police Announce Seatbelt Patrol Results

Friday, August 31 by Jc Tinsley

ISP Announces Results of Enforcement PatrolIllinois State Police District 19 Commander Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced the results of an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol (OREP) held in White and Hamilton Counties during August.The patrol provided extra coverage for state police, so officers could focus on...

Carmi Council Meets Tuesday

Friday, August 31 by Jc Tinsley

City Council AgendaAdam Allen, director of the White County Ambulance Service will be discussing the proposed public safety tax, specifically designated for ambulance service at the City Council meeting, set for Tuesday at 5:30.Area residents wanting to know more about the proposed tax are...

Carmi Police Arrest Two Thursday

Friday, August 31 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police Arrest Two in Unrelated CasesCarmi City Police arrested two people in unrelated cases Thursday, the first arrested Thursday morning and a second arrest made Thursday evening.Local authorities arrested Larry R. Tyree, 29, of 510 Sycamore Street, around 7:30 Thursday morning after a...

Parmalee to Headline Corn Day

Thursday, August 30 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis Club, thanks in part to many generous sponsors, is pleased to announce that Parmalee will take the Main Stage at Corn Day. The free concert will begin at 7pm on...

Grayville Days Underway

Thursday, August 30 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville Days kicks off festival seasonThe Grayville Days Festival officially opened this past weekend with the crowning of royalty, who will preside over the festivities which continue through Sunday evening.Lexie Yon was crowned Miss Grayville Saturday night at the pageant held at the Wabash...

Litchfield Man Dies After Interstate Crash

Thursday, August 30 by Jc Tinsley

LITCHFIELD MAN DIES AFTER INTERSTATE CRASHIllinois State Police responded to a fatal traffic crash in Wayne County along Interstate 64 last (wed) night.State police reported 37 year old Benjamin D. Hollo, of Litchfield, Illinois, was westbound at Mile Marker 109, when for some unknown...