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Local Sports Recap – April 11, 2025

Friday, April 11 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Baseball and Softball teams traveled to Flora yesterday afternoon, but Mother Nature ended any chances of games being played. The Bulldogs were supposed to play a doubleheader, but the first game would be called off in the 4th inning... Read More.

Gallatin County EMA Update – April 10, 2025 – 3pm

Thursday, April 10 by Jc Tinsley

As of 7:00 AM today, the Ohio River at the Gallatin County gauge location has reached 48.27 feet, exceeding the flood stage of 33 feet. According to the NOAA/NWS Ohio River Forecast Center, the river is rising and is expected to crest at 53.3... Read More.

Slathered, Basted, but Never Wasted – Carter Gets Saucy at Kiwanis Thursday

Thursday, April 10 by Jc Tinsley

At this moment in history, when most folks from the region look back on 2020, they’ll recall difficulties, frustration, or maybe even roll their eyes at the perceived ridiculousness of all they remember. For some though, obstacles look like opportunities and so goes the... Read More.

Carmi Township Talks New Vehicle and Funds

Thursday, April 10 by Nicole Behnke

A small group of Carmi Township residents attended the annual and monthly meeting Tuesday night.The topic that garnered most of the conversation was the possibility of the Township buying a vehicle for the office employees, which are two individuals. Township Assessor Amy Edwards could... Read More.

Enfield Board Gathers for more than Two Hour Meeting

Thursday, April 10 by Jc Tinsley

The Enfield Village Board held another lengthy board meeting Tuesday night for just under two and a half hours. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…The board, after holding off for the last couple of months, approved paying the one-time Dispatch Fee of... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – April 10, 2025

Thursday, April 10 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Baseball and Softball teams will travel to Flora this afternoon for Black Diamond Conference action. The Lady Bulldogs defeated Flora on Tuesday by a final score of 7-1. Carmi is now 4-4 on the year and 1-0 in the... Read More.

Hamilton, Wayne, White County Relay for Life to Honor Cancer Survivors

Thursday, April 10 by Jc Tinsley

Relay For Life of Hamilton/Wayne/White Counties will host a Survivor Brunch honoring cancer survivors on Saturday, April 26, at 10 a.m. at Christian Chapel Church in McLeansboro."We welcome survivors and caregivers from all three counties for this celebration in their honor. Whether recently diagnosed... Read More.

Failure of a Drug Test Sends Man to Jail

Wednesday, April 9 by Nicole Behnke

A Maunie man will be spending time in the White County Jail for violating his probation. 43-year-old Charles Oberlender was arrested on Tuesday at the probation office for failing a drug test. According to court records, Oberlender was sentenced to probation in 2024 for Cyberstalking. During... Read More.

Crossville Amends Fire Department Door Purchase, Puts Property Up for Bid, Sets Yard Sale Date

Wednesday, April 9 by Jc Tinsley

It was too good to be true. At the March 26th meeting, Crossville Trustees cautiously hoped they’d be able to get a new fire department door for just $675 and moved toward making that purchase if it was indeed an aluminum or steel frame.... Read More.

Open Line – Carmi Chamber of Commerce – April 2025

Wednesday, April 9 by Jc Tinsley

Welcome to April and another edition of Open Line ON DEMAND with the Carmi Chamber of Commerce. We visit with Executive Director Megan Newman and unveil the Member of the Month, Rock Bottom. Listen in to learn more about new members recently added, upcoming... Read More.