Carmi White County School Board Accepts Five Resignations

Thursday, March 23 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi White County School Board held their monthly meeting for about half an hour Monday night. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…The Consent Agenda was approved, which included renewing membership in the IHSA so schools can participate in athletic and musical...

Officers Outsmart Vehicle Thief

Wednesday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

The saying “possession is 9/10ths of the law” is not applicable to stolen vehicles. A rural Carmi woman learned that the hard way Tuesday morning. An initial report was filed with White County Sheriff Jordan Weiss by Mr. Robin Holloway of New Haven. On...

Townsend Arrested on Assault, Disorderly Conduct Charges

Wednesday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is behind bars after Sheriff’s authorities were called to a domestic dispute Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Officers were dispatched around midnight to 701 Summit Street involving a suspected altercation between 49 year old Jason Townsend and 41 year old Crystal...

Spruell Arrested For Domestic Battery

Wednesday, March 22 by WROY-WRUL News

A call in regards to a domestic dispute in progress resulted in the arrest of a Carmi woman Saturday evening. At around 8 PM Deputy Simmons with the White County Sheriff’s Department with assistance from the Carmi PD, responded to the call on Sycamore...

Wabash Area Development to Offer $1,150 Scholarships

Wednesday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Area Development, Inc. (WADI), in coordination with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, through the Community Services Block Grant Program, announces the availability of one scholarship per county in the amount of $1150.00 to be made available to income eligible students...

Rankin Signs Complaint Against Browning For Criminal Damage To Property

Wednesday, March 22 by WROY-WRUL News

At around 7:30 PM on March 16th, Deputy Matt Wicker of the White County Sheriff’s Department, assisted by three Carmi Police Officers, went to Valter Drive in Carmi concerning a domestic dispute.When they arrived they spoke with Melinda Rankin, who said that 45 year...

Commissioners Attempt to Remove Indian Creek Road Commissioner at Township Meeting

Wednesday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

A pair of township trustees put a burr under the saddle of some Tuesday night. It was no secret thanks to social media that many were expecting fireworks at the Indian Creek Township meeting, resulting in a packed house. It’s been rumored there was...

Local Sports Recap – March 22, 2023

Wednesday, March 22 by Cole Carter

Last week, Southeastern Illinois College announced multiple signings of NCOE Fighting Cardinals athletes. Cord Tucker and Colby Prather both signed to play golf at SIC, while Joel Horting signed to play basketball for the Falcons. Congratulations to Cord, Colby and Joel...

Council Approves Ordinance for Annual Appropriations and Budget; Water Rate Increase Could Be Coming

Tuesday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

City of Carmi residents may be looking at a water rate increase in the coming years. That’s according to Keith Botsch, who told Carmi Council members they may have to consider it while laying out the annual budget and appropriations at Tuesday night’s meeting. ...

Lovell Reports Theft Of Political Signs

Tuesday, March 21 by WROY-WRUL News

On Monday afternoon, Minerva Lovell of 5th Street in Carmi contacted the Carmi PD in regards to two stolen political signs. Lovell signed a complaint with the police department. No other information has been made available.