Stinks And High Jinks… Both Raised At County Board Meeting

Thursday, January 12 by WROY-WRUL News

“I wasn’t elected to be a maintenance man.” Those are the words of newly elected White County Sheriff Jordan Weiss. Weiss expressed frustration at the condition of the Sheriff’s office, the County Morgue, the White County Ambulance Building, the annex, and the State’s Attorney’s Office. Weiss would...

Bulldog Wrestlers trounce Mt. Carmel

Thursday, January 12 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Bulldog Wrestling team picked up a dominant road win Wednesday by a final of 54-30. The night started off with Dylan Ackerman winning by pin in the 138 weight class. At the 152 weight class, Layne Gwaltney received a forfeit...

Local Sports Recap – January 12, 2023

Thursday, January 12 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog basketball team will travel to Eldorado tonight for a big Black Diamond Conference matchup. The Lady Dogs look for their first conference win of the year, as they have lost twice this season to Eldorado in close...

Fromm Turns Himself In On White County Warrant

Wednesday, January 11 by WROY-WRUL News

On Tuesday morning at around 11:30 a.m. a Harrisburg man walked into the White County Sheriff’s Department and spoke with Sheriff Jordan Weiss in regards to having an active warrant out for his arrest. Brandon Lee Fromm told Weiss that he was there to...

Bailey Charged With Aggravated Battery; Perusky Arrested On White County Warrant

Wednesday, January 11 by WROY-WRUL News

Two White County residents are being held in the White County Jail following their arrests by the Carmi Police Department on Tuesday.

Local Sports Recap – January 11, 2023

Wednesday, January 11 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County boys basketball team defeated Edwards County last night at home by a final score of 69-30. Landon Driscoll led the Bulldogs in scoring with 19 points, Mitchel Edwards added in 16, Tyler Goemaat scored 12, Bryce Conner scored...

Bellmont Woman Charged With Unlawful Use Of Cannabis

Tuesday, January 10 by WROY-WRUL News

A Bellmont, Illinois, woman was arrested by an officer with the Carmi Police Department for unlawful possession of adult-use cannabis in a motor vehicle. It was discovered Saturday night after a traffic stop in the 900 block of East Main Street. 28 year old...

Various Topics Discussed At The Norris City Village Board Meeting

Tuesday, January 10 by WROY-WRUL News

The Norris City Village Board met for its regular monthly session Monday night, a week later than usual due to last Monday being a holiday. Scott Mareing was there and has this report.In TIF business, the board approved the $18,800 requested by Maypop’s Laundry...

Carmi Chamber Of Commerce To Give Away $500 Scholarship

Tuesday, January 10 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce would like to announce that the 2023 Carmi Chamber of Commerce scholarship application is now available. The application is available to all qualifying seniors in the Class of 2023 at Carmi White County High School as well as those...