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IPRB Restores Abandoned Saltwater Disposal Facility in White County

Wednesday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Petroleum Resources Board (IPRB) recently utilized voluntary funding from Illinois oil producers and royalty owners to restore the abandoned Trueflo saltwater disposal facility located just off Illinois Highway 1 between Carmi and Norris City... Read More.

Twelve Month Moratorium Approved for White County

Wednesday, July 22 by Nicole Behnke

After what seemed like a heated game of verbal table tennis at the Carmi City Council meeting, the White County Board meeting was next Tuesday night. The board members had a short agenda for the night, including approving a moratorium for data centers. A moratorium... Read More.

Meadow Springs Renewable Energy Contributes $7,500 to White County Community Organizations in Q2 2026

Wednesday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

Meadow Springs Renewable Energy contributed a total of $7,500 in community grants during the second quarter of 2026, benefitting two organizations serving White County. The funding was awarded to Pets At Risk and the White County Senior Citizens Center, supporting animal welfare services and nutrition programs for local seniors. Pets... Read More.

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Carmi City Council Rejects Bid from Illinois American Water; Crowd Remains Volatile

Wednesday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

While pacers and trotters scurried around the track on Tuesday evening at the White County Fairgrounds, an audience of about 80 descended on the White County Farm Bureau basement in anticipation of watching the prospect of selling the city’s wastewater treatment plant circle the... Read More.

Traffic Stop Ends in Arrest of One

Wednesday, July 22 by Nicole Behnke

Carmi Police arrested one individual and cited another on Tuesday night. Following a traffic stop, Liza Armstrong was arrested for driving while license suspended and given a citation for operating an uninsured vehicle. Armstrong was issued the same citation back in February and placed on... Read More.

Financial Constraints Focus of McLeansboro City Council

Wednesday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

Ella Tinsley was there for WROY/WRUL News and has details... July’s McLeansboro City Council meeting turned into a clear snapshot of the pressures shaping local concern. Public concern surfaced early when resident Penny VanWinkle of the Historical Society brought up concerns surrounding rumors of the... Read More.

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Vocalists Claim Top Spots at White County Fair Talent Show

Tuesday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

Thirteen acts crossed the stage at the White County Fair for the talent contest Monday night. Toby Brown hosted as emcee and entertainment featured a mix of vocals, comedy, and instrumental prowess. Two of the winners, the junior and senior division top scorers will... Read More.

No Bulldogs on Phones During Class; School Board Adopts Wireless Communication Device Policy

Tuesday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

In the midst of summer and with the White County Fair underway, a light Unit 5 School Board agenda was passed through as quickly as the symptoms of a cyclospora outbreak. While nothing explosive occurred at the meeting, its expected there could be some... Read More.

Seven Individuals Arrested Over the Weekend

Monday, July 20 by Nicole Behnke

Carmi Police were busy this past weekend, with numerous arrests. The first arrest came Friday morning, a little before 8:30, when 42-year-old Washington, Indiana, native Justin Harmon was arrested. Carmi Police assisted White County Jail Corrections Officers with Harmon. He was charged with Aggravated Battery of... Read More.

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Open Line ON DEMAND – White County Fair Queens 2026

Monday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Fair crowned new royalty Sunday night. Fresh off their wins, Little Miss Tatim Collins, Junior Miss Madison Wolff, and White County Fair Queen Lily Melsheimer visit Open Line to debrief. We learn more about them, their pageant experience, and what they're... Read More.

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IPRB Restores Abandoned Saltwater Disposal Facility in White County

Twelve Month Moratorium Approved for White County

Meadow Springs Renewable Energy Contributes $7,500 to White County Community Organizations in Q2 2026

Carmi City Council Rejects Bid from Illinois American Water; Crowd Remains Volatile

Traffic Stop Ends in Arrest of One

Financial Constraints Focus of McLeansboro City Council

Vocalists Claim Top Spots at White County Fair Talent Show

No Bulldogs on Phones During Class; School Board Adopts Wireless Communication Device Policy

Seven Individuals Arrested Over the Weekend

Open Line ON DEMAND – White County Fair Queens 2026

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