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NCOE School Board Passes Resolution to Issue of Bonds at Wednesday Meeting

Thursday, May 22 by Jc Tinsley

NCOE School leaders are now able to move forward with the sale of bonds following the April election and are doing so. Kevin Wills, an Investment Banking Specialist with Bernardi Securities provided the Unit 3 School Board with insight at Wednesday night’s meeting. School... Read More.

Illinois State Police Investigation Leads to Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault Charges of Eldorado Educator

Thursday, May 22 by Jc Tinsley

On May 20, 2025, the Eldorado Police Department requested Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Investigation Zone 8 to investigate Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault against a teacher aide in the Eldorado School District. As a result, the Saline County State’s Attorney’s Office filed... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Daughers of the American Revolution

Thursday, May 22 by Jc Tinsley

Barbara Karger and Allison Brooks join host Nicole Behnke for Open Line to talk about the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Memorial Day service scheduled for Monday at 11am. WROY/WRUL Radio · Read More.

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Lady Dogs Upset Harrisburg to Advance to Regional Final

Thursday, May 22 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Softball team traveled to Harrisburg on Wednesday night to face Harrisburg in the semifinal round of the IHSA 2A Regional, and the Lady Bulldogs came away with a 4-0 win. Carmi was looking to avenge a 6-4 loss to the Purple Lady... Read More.

Harrisburg’s Walk-Off Bunt Ends Carmi’s Season

Thursday, May 22 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Baseball team traveled to Fairfield on Wednesday night to battle Harrisburg in the IHSA 2A Regional Semifinal, and the battle of the Bulldogs was a battle all the way to the end. The Maroon Bulldogs came in as definite underdogs. Harrisburg had... Read More.

Carmi Woman Arrested on Pot Charge Late Wednesday

Thursday, May 22 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi woman is due in court June 24th following her arrest late Wednesday night. Carmi Police pulled over a vehicle at the corner of Oak and 6th just after 11pm. The traffic stop resulted in the arrest of 36-year-old Tara Fitzgerald. She’s charged... Read More.

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8 Bulldogs Heading to State Track Meet

Thursday, May 22 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Boys Track team traveled to Fairfield on Wednesday for the IHSA 1A Sectional Track Meet, and 8 Bulldogs qualified for the State Track Meet next week in Charleston. As a team, the Bulldogs finished in 2nd Place with 113 points. Fairfield won... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – May 22, 2025

Thursday, May 22 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Softball team defeated Harrisburg last night in the IHSA 2A Regional Semifinal by a final score of 4-0. The Lady Bulldogs scored 2 runs in the top of the 3rd inning on RBI singles by Maggie Pearce and Ashlyn... Read More.

Church Street to get New Stop Signs, Mayor Talks Airport, Swimming Pool, Fields Concerns on Dog Park and Senior Center

Wednesday, May 21 by Jc Tinsley

A pair of new stop signs are coming to Church Street in an effort to slow down traffic coming into town from the south side. Citizen John Emery addressed Carmi City Council Tuesday evening. My beef is Church Street. Church Street here lately is more... Read More.

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New Location, New and Familiar Faces for McLeansboro City Council

Wednesday, May 21 by Nicole Behnke

The McLeansboro City Council met Tuesday for its regular monthly meeting at their new city building at 603 East Market Street. Scott Mareing was there and has this report… The first order of business was the swearing in of elected officials. McLeansboro City Clerk Jodi... Read More.

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NCOE School Board Passes Resolution to Issue of Bonds at Wednesday Meeting

Illinois State Police Investigation Leads to Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault Charges of Eldorado Educator

Open Line ON DEMAND – Daughers of the American Revolution

Lady Dogs Upset Harrisburg to Advance to Regional Final

Harrisburg’s Walk-Off Bunt Ends Carmi’s Season

Carmi Woman Arrested on Pot Charge Late Wednesday

8 Bulldogs Heading to State Track Meet

Local Sports Recap – May 22, 2025

Church Street to get New Stop Signs, Mayor Talks Airport, Swimming Pool, Fields Concerns on Dog Park and Senior Center

New Location, New and Familiar Faces for McLeansboro City Council

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