Local News

Stendebacks continue “Gifts of Memory” tradition

Wednesday, December 6 by Jc Tinsley

Bill and Lynn Stendeback of Stendeback Family Funeral Home would like to invite your family to join them in their “Gifts of Memory” tradition.Beginning November 28 through December 15, they will accept wrapped gifts for adults only purchased in memory of your deceased loved... Read More.

Kiwanis Club presents Legion of Honor Certificates

Wednesday, December 6 by Jc Tinsley

November 30th Carmi Kiwanis Club celebrated their members by presenting Legion of Honor Certificates to those that had earned such a title.30 years of membership was awarded to John Stanley & Greg Stewart. 35 years was given to Mark Stanley. 40 years of membership... Read More.

Seats open for students interested in Pharmacy Tech, Vet Assistant at RLC

Wednesday, December 6 by Jc Tinsley

Two Rend Lake College Allied Health programs have seats available for the Spring 2018 semester. Pharmacy Technician and the new Veterinary Assistant programs are seeking applicants to start classes Monday, Jan. 8, 2018.The Pharmacy Technician program is a one-semester, 16 credit hour program offered... Read More.

Illinois State Police District 19 Announces November Activity and Enforcement

Wednesday, December 6 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of November. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,308 incidents during the month.Enforcement activity consisted of... Read More.

WROY scheduled to be off air Wednesday

Wednesday, December 6 by Jc Tinsley

Due to maintenance work at the tower location, AM 1460 WROY will go off air after 9:30 am Wednesday morning. Broadcasting should resume Wednesday evening.

Boil order issued for all Grayville water customers

Wednesday, December 6 by Jc Tinsley

The City of Grayville Water Department has issued a boil order for all water customers until further notice due to a water main break.All water used for consumption should be brought to a rolling boil for at least five minutes before use.

Carmi celebrates Illinois Bicentennial kickoff

Tuesday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

On Monday December 4, 2017 at Noon, Mayor Jeff Pollard read the Proclamation and City and County personnel raised the Illinois Bicentennial Flag beginning the yearlong bicentennial celebration of the State of Illinois.

Carmi woman arrested Monday after traffic stop

Tuesday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi woman was arrested following a traffic stop Monday night by Carmi Police. 40 year old Elizabeth Doneghue was stopped at the intersection of Fackney and Smith Streets at 9:19 pm and was taken into custody after officers found violations related to... Read More.

Two arrested in Clay County after power outage

Tuesday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

Two Flora men are behind bars after Clay County officials say they were responsible for a power outage that disrupted service to almost 1600 Wayne-White Co-op customers last Monday night. The Clay County Sheriff’s Department announced Monday, that 36 year old Ryan... Read More.

Severin to Hold Satellite Office Hours in Benton

Tuesday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Dave Severin (R- Benton) announced that his office will be holding Satellite Office Hours at the Benton Public Library on Wednesday, December 13, from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm.“Satellite office hours are a good way for me to make my office and... Read More.