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Kiwanis Hears from White County CEO Facilitator

Tuesday, August 9 by Jc Tinsley

Story/Recap courtesy of Kiwanis member Kati SturgalKiwanis had a very special guest this last Thursday at their weekly Kiwanis meeting. Carmi native, Tracy Orr, is stepping into new territory, leading White Countys new CEO Program for highschool senior students. CEO stands for Creating Entrepreneurial...

Pedal to victory at the White County Fair

Tuesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Young Leader Committee of the White County Farm Bureau is hosting the 2016 Youth Pedal Pull on Saturday, August 6, 2016. The event will begin at 5:00 p.m. in the Floral Hall at the White County Fair in Carmi (THE START TIME IS...

Secretary of State Jesse White Reinstates Vehicle Registration Reminder Notices

Tuesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State Jesse White announced today that his office has reinstated the mailing of vehicle registration reminder notices to Illinois drivers.To offset the cost of the mailings, White is drafting legislation allowing his office to offer advertising space on the mailings. In addition,...

White County Farm Bureau to hold informational meeting on changes to farmland tax assessment

Tuesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

Are you wondering why your White County farmland taxes are higher this year? Are you having trouble understanding the complicated formula used to calculate your farmland assessments?The White County Farm Bureau, in cooperation with the Illinois Farm Bureau, is hosting an informational program, titled...

White County Fair Previewed at Kiwanis by Jc Tinsley

Friday, July 29 by Jc Tinsley

Story/photo courtesy of Toby BrownWhen it comes to longevity, there’s only one event in Carmi that holds bragging rights over Kiwanis Corn Day.And that one event – the White County Fair – was the subject of the Kiwanis Club program on Thursday.

Carmi man sentenced in White County Court Thursday

Friday, July 29 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court Thursday morning, 35 year old Jason P Schneider of Carmi entered guilty pleas on two felony counts relating to him threatening a county employee in April according to States Attorney Denton Aud.

Two White County teens reported missing since Monday

Wednesday, July 27 by Jc Tinsley

Two White County teens have been reported as runaways to the White County Sheriff’s Department after they were last seen Monday night in Carmi.WROY News was informed this morning by a family member that 17 year old Caleb Hollingsworth of Carmi and 17 year...

Jesse White and Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson Encouraged Families to Follow Bicycle Rules of the Road

Tuesday, July 26 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White and Chicago Police Department Superintendent Eddie Johnson encouraged children and adults to practice safe bike riding by wearing a helmet and following the Bicycle Rules of the Road during a bike rodeo and helmet giveaway. “I hope families...

White County EMA receives grant from state agency

Wednesday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

White County’s Emergency Management Agency is getting a shot in the arm as the recipient of one of 120 grants announced Tuesday by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.White County will receive $14,197.65 as part of $4 million dollars awarded by the state agency. The...

White County Fair Talent Show Entry Details

Monday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Fair Talent Show presented by WROY/WRUL is coming Wednesday, August 3rd to the fairgrounds in Carmi. The show will get underway at 7pm under the grandstand as the night's featured entertainment. Past...