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Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber of Commerce_March 2025

Monday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is celebrating Yesterday's as their March Member of the Month. The business, which began as an A&W Root Beer in 1957 still uses the same recipe for success and has expanded to include Barbecue, Fried Fish, and a catering... Read More.

Carmi Police Make Weekend Arrests of Rogers and Miller

Monday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

38-year-old Albert Rogers of Crossville is due in court Monday morning. Carmi Police arrested him just after midnight Saturday on a warrant for Burglary, Theft over $500, and Criminal Damage to Property according to the report. Rogers was the passenger in a vehicle driven... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – March 3, 2025

Monday, March 3 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Taking a look at IHSA Boys Basketball Regional Championship Games from Friday Night; At the 1A Webber Regional, Webber 80, CORL 60 Webber will face Effingham St. Anthony in the Red Hill Sectional on Wednesday At the 1A Goreville Regional, Goreville 79, Galatia 49 At the... Read More.

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Illinois Gaming Board January Report Reveals Each Carmi Machine Averaged $3,229.41 Out of Players Pockets

Friday, February 28 by Jc Tinsley

Egg prices went up but it didn't stop folks from brooding on stools attempting to hatch the idea they themselves could become wealthier by pushing buttons on video game terminals. The January 2025 video gaming report for Carmi reveals more than $184,000 net wagering... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 28, 2025

Friday, February 28 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap In IHSA Girls Basketball Sectional Championships last night, Edwards County defeated Marissa in the 1A Trico Sectional Championship by a final score of 40-37. The Lions will face Carrollton in the Okawville Super-Sectional on Monday. Mt. Carmel defeated Teutopolis in the 2A Paris Sectional... Read More.

Before and After: A Behind the Scenes Look from a Behind the Scenes Lover on Wheel of Fortune Win

Thursday, February 27 by Jc Tinsley

We have “so much in common” but it’s what separates us that brought Jason Miner back home Thursday afternoon. That phrase was the winning puzzle Miner solved during his recent feature on Wheel of Fortune. It won him a new Mercedes Benz which he... Read More.

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Hamilton County Board Agrees to Help Amublance Department

Thursday, February 27 by Nicole Behnke

Last month, the Hamilton County Board members heard from Connie VanWinkle from the Hamilton County Ambulance Service on the need for funds for their new ambulance truck. The remaining balance totaled $129,000, but VanWinkle did not ask for a set amount to be given. This... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 27, 2025

Thursday, February 27 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Boys Basketball fell to Benton last night in the IHSA 2A Regional Semifinals at Hamilton County by a final score of 53-23. The Bulldogs hung around in the first quarter, trailing 13-7 after the first 8 minutes. The Rangers... Read More.

FMH Employee of the Month

Wednesday, February 26 by Nicole Behnke

Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary patient care and customer services within and outside of the Hospital. Shana Downen, who works as a CNA in the Med/Surg Department, was selected as the February... Read More.

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Vaughn Sworn-In as Wayne County Resident Circuit Judge

Wednesday, February 26 by Nicole Behnke

Second Circuit Chief Judge Melissa Morgan is honored to announce that local attorney, Matthew Vaughn has been sworn-in as the Wayne County Resident Circuit Judge. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Wayne County Courthouse in Fairfield where Illinois Supreme Court Justice David Overstreet administered... Read More.

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Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber of Commerce_March 2025

Carmi Police Make Weekend Arrests of Rogers and Miller

Local Sports Recap – March 3, 2025

Illinois Gaming Board January Report Reveals Each Carmi Machine Averaged $3,229.41 Out of Players Pockets

Local Sports Recap – February 28, 2025

Before and After: A Behind the Scenes Look from a Behind the Scenes Lover on Wheel of Fortune Win

Hamilton County Board Agrees to Help Amublance Department

Local Sports Recap – February 27, 2025

FMH Employee of the Month

Vaughn Sworn-In as Wayne County Resident Circuit Judge

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