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White County Still Reigns Supreme for Oil Production in Illinois

Thursday, February 15 by Jc Tinsley

Despite producing more than 98,000 fewer barrels of oil in 2023 than 2022, White County oil producers still pumped more crude than the next three counties combined. That’s according to details released through the Illinois Petroleum Resources Board Annual Report. White County came in... Read More.

618 Crew for St. Jude Nearing $400,000 Raised in Four Years; Preparing for 5th Annual Putt Pub Crawl

Thursday, February 15 by Jc Tinsley

What started as a handful of locals looking for a race to run has turned into a 24 member organization bent on raising impactful funds for St. Jude. Marcie Hoskins, one of the founding members of the 618 Crew for St. Jude spoke at... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Sisters Rise Ministry

Friday, February 9 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc visits with Lynda Wright of Sisters Rise Women's Ministry. Learn more about the organization's services, missions, ministries and the needs they're aiming to meet. WROY/WRUL Radio ·... Read More.

Wyant Behind Bars Again on Repeat Charges

Friday, February 9 by Jc Tinsley

A rural Carmi man is back behind bars after Carmi Police found him driving illegally late Thursday night. It was about a quarter till 11pm when officers pulled over 30 year old Michael Wyant at Oak and Sixth. Wyant was subsequently arrested for driving... Read More.

Cinnamon Rolls and Semper Fi: Bolerjack the Baking Marine

Thursday, February 8 by Jc Tinsley

It doesn’t take long to tell where you stand with John Bolerjack. “According to the VA, I’m not a ‘people person”. Turns out, he's actually quite jovial, if uncompromisingly forthright, and yet armed intentionally or not, with an apt sense of humor. Bolerjack says he was... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – HD Bean Owner Cody Gottman Celebrates 10 Years

Thursday, February 8 by Jc Tinsley

It's been a decade since Cody Gottman took over H.D. Bean Jewelers. He sits down with Jc to talk about the journey and specifically his 10 year celebration coming up on Friday, February 9th from 9am - 5pm at the store. Tune in and... Read More.

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Carmi Gets the Meats – Arby’s is Officially Open for Business

Wednesday, February 7 by Jc Tinsley

It’s a future Carmi trivia question. What was the first order made at the Carmi Arby’s. Not since the Taco Factory opened on August 8th, 2016 has Carmi been so anxious for a new business to open. Joe and Kathy Maxey of Carmi pulled... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Norris City Chamber Member of the Month Studio 114

Wednesday, February 7 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with Emmy Williams of the Norris City Chamber and the girls from Studio 114. Catch up with Ashley Bowman, Brandy Willis, and Isabelle Chapman to learn more about everything they have to offer. Read More.

Carmi City Council Adopts Modernized Fire Department Language Tuesday

Wednesday, February 7 by Jc Tinsley

Since 1943, the language that governs the Carmi Fire Department has gone largely unchanged. After 80 years, the City of Carmi has adopted, updated, and modernized it with an ordinance that repeals and replaces the old versions. That happened Tuesday night at the bi-monthly... Read More.

Craig Carries Theater Tradition to USI

Monday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

Story submittedPinocchio…check. Kenickie…check.Linus…check. Pugsley…check.CWCHS and Carmi League of Arts alum Cooper Craig (’19) has provided the community a long list of memorable renditions on the theater stage. He will add perhaps his most difficult character to the list when Ride the Cyclone is presented... Read More.