Local Sports Recap – October 3, 2023

Tuesday, October 3 by Cole Carter

Five Carmi-White County golfers were in action yesterday at the IHSA Golf Sectionals in Waterloo and Taylorville. At the Waterloo Sectional, Maxon O’Daniel finished tied for 46th place with an 83. Aidan Willis finished tied...

There’s No Place Like Mule Days

Monday, October 2 by WROY-WRUL News

While the number of folks that have been celebrating Mule Days since it began is probably low if any at all, as this year’s Enfield fall celebration is observing its 102nd year.This year’s theme “There’s No Place Like Mule Days,” is an invitation to...

Gallatin County Farm to Table; Success

Monday, October 2 by WROY-WRUL News

After a $22,000+ inaugural event in 2022, Gallatin County doubled down betting it could get even better. Officials were rewarded Friday evening with great weather and an even bigger turnout. Patrick Scates says before paying bills, the 2023 event takes in nearly $40,000 in...

Hydrant Flushing Continues

Monday, October 2 by WROY-WRUL News

It happens every year and this year is no exception.The City of Carmi will continue its fire hydrant flushing this week. Flushing will occur nightly, from 12am-5am. The process will last through October 31, 2023. During those times, customers may experience low water pressure or discolored...

Deadly Crash in Effingham County

Monday, October 2 by WROY-WRUL News

(Effingham Co., IL) -- Illinois State Police continue to investigate a deadly crash in Effingham County involving a semi truck carrying seven-thousand gallons of ammonia. Authorities say the tanker was involved in a multi-vehicle crash Friday night on U.S. Highway 40 near the town...

Sasquatch Festival Coming to Harrisburg

Monday, October 2 by WROY-WRUL News

Sasquatch….Bigfoot…whatever you prefer to call the “critter” that’s considered the king of “hide and seek,” will be the featured them of the first ever Sasquatch Festival set for Saturday, Oct. 7 in downtown Harrisburg.The concept grew out of a fall 2020 meeting of Harrisburg...

Local Sports Recap – October 2, 2023

Monday, October 2 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Bulldog Football team defeated Christopher-Zeigler Royalton back on Friday by a final score of 52-14. Andrew Dodgson led the way on the ground for the Bulldogs, rushing for 114 yards and 3 touchdowns on just 6 carries.

Hamilton County Youth Killed in Auto Accident; Vigil and Funeral Planned

Saturday, September 30 by Jc Tinsley

Tragedy struck Hamilton County Thursday night as a two vehicle accident claimed the life of a Hamilton County Senior High School student and left another with life threatening injuries. Illinois State Police say the accident happened on Highway 242 near County Road 2400 North,...

Gallatin County Farm to Table 2023

Friday, September 29 by Jc Tinsley

Windhorst Files Legislation Aimed at Stopping Criminal Child Fentanyl Exposure

Friday, September 29 by Jc Tinsley

In an effort to reduce incidents of exposure of children to fentanyl, House Republican Leader State Rep. Patrick Windhorst has introduced legislation that takes aim at those who expose children to the deadly substance. HB 4151 would create two new criminal offenses:...