February is Earthquake Preparedness Month in Illinois

Tuesday, February 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, IL – While some hazards such as storms, tornadoes and floods can be forecasted in order to provide advance noticed to residents in an area of danger, other hazards such as earthquakes cannot be predicted. Recent earthquakes in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean... Read More.

Norris City Village Board Met Monday; Board Agreed to Consider Contract with White County Sheriff for Dispatch

Tuesday, February 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The board agreed to consider accepting a contract with the White County Sheriff for non-emergency dispatch service at $16,100 a year, providing the contract has altered language to be worked out by the two party’s attorneys. The village would have until June 1st to... Read More.

White County Soil and Water Conservation District’s 74th Annual Meeting Tonight

Tuesday, February 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The public is reminded that White County Soil and Water Conservation District’s 74th Annual Meeting will be held tonight, Thursday, February 6, at the Floral Hall of the fairgrounds. Registration begins at 5:00 p.m.A free fish, chicken strip and all the sides dinner will... Read More.

National “Run for the Wall” Ride to Stop in Mt. Vernon

Tuesday, February 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

MT. VERNON, IL, February 3- The annual “Run for the Wall” motorcycle ride will stop in Mt. Vernon once again on Tuesday, May 19th, 2020. This is the 32nd year Mt. Vernon has welcomed the Run for the Wall riders. Approximately 500 bikers will... Read More.

Carmi Woman Reports Theft of Black Kettle to Carmi Police Sunday

Monday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Claris J. Sturgal, of 601 N. 7th Street, Carmi, reported to Carmi Police Sunday afternoon, the theft of a black kettle from her front yard. She told Officers the kettle was located near the front porch. Sturgal estimates the kettle was stolen during the... Read More.

Two Arrested on Alcohol Charges Saturday Night; One Remains in Jail

Monday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Roger D. Raymond, 56, of Poseyville, was arrested by Carmi Police following a traffic stop Saturday night, on a Posey County Warrant for Unlawful Delivery of Alcohol to a Minor. Trent M. Rawson, 20, of Carmi, was also arrested for Illegal Consumption of Alcohol... Read More.

Carmi Man Arrested on Multiple Charges Saturday Morning

Monday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 50 year old Carmi man, Steven E. Osborne, was arrested Saturday morning by Carmi Police following a traffic stop, on the Dollar General parking lot, for Driving While License is Revoked, Improper Use of Evidences of Registration, and a White County Warrant for... Read More.

Area Hunters Can Earn Safety Certification

Monday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Area residents will have an opportunity to learn basic principles of safe hunting at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources hunter safety certification course. Participants must attend all 10 hours of instruction to complete the course and receive their safety certification.The course will be... Read More.

First Round of Grandstand Conterts Announced for 2020 Illinois State Fair

Monday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Following last year’s historically successful state fair season which generated record-breaking revenue and the highest grandstand attendance in years, Illinois State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon announced six of the eleven concerts for the 2020 Illinois State Fair today.“We are excited to... Read More.

Rep. Bailey Reminds Residents of Traveling Office Hours in Newton and Lawrenceville on Feb. 4

Monday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State Representative Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) continues his “Traveling Office Hours” program on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 in the communities of Newton and Lawrenceville.NEWTON9:00 AM – 11:00 AMCity Hall (108 N. Van Buren)LAWRENCEVILLE1:00 PM – 2:30 PMCity Hall (700 State Street)If you are unable to... Read More.