Demolition Continues

Wednesday, September 5 by Jc Tinsley

Demolition Continues Work on taking down the old Tie-On Roofing Building on Cherry Street continues today.That means the parking lot at the corner of Cherry and Church streets, will be closed again today for the demolition work. Folks who normally park there are reminded there... Read More.

Ferrell Hospital Announces $34 Million Renovation, Expansion Project

Wednesday, September 5 by Jc Tinsley

Ferrell Hospital has secured funding, as well as local, state and national approval, to begin a $34 million expansion and modernization of their 25 bed facility.The project, which is set to begin later this fall, will include expanded imaging and surgical... Read More.

Popcorn Days Set for this Weekend

Tuesday, September 4 by Jc Tinsley

Popcorn Days It’s the 61st anniversary of Ridgway’s annual Popcorn Days celebration set for this weekend.The bulk of Popcorn Day activities will actually occur Thursday, Sept. 6 through Saturday, Sept. 8; including a free concert featuring Nashville recording artist and songwriter, Keith Anderson..Keith Anderson will... Read More.

Driver Charged After Saturday Crash

Tuesday, September 4 by Jc Tinsley

Driver Charged after Saturday CrashCarmi Police ticketed a local resident following a two vehicle crash Saturday afternoon.Katie S. Grant, 1011 Stewart St., Carmi was cited for failing to reduce speed to avoid an accident after she crashed into a SUV driven by Arnold R.... Read More.

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... Read More.

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... Read More.

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... Read More.

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... Read More.

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... Read More.

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... Read More.