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Carmi White County School Board Accepts Several Resignations At Tuesday Nights Meeting

Wednesday, February 22 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi-White County School Board met in its regular monthly session Tuesday instead of the usual Monday due to that being President’s Day. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…The Consent Agenda was approved.It included a clarification of minutes of the December 19,... Read More.

Carmi Police Receives More Reports Of Tires Being Slashed

Tuesday, February 21 by WROY-WRUL News

A rash of tire slashing has been reported to the Carmi Police Department. The CPD reports that over the past three days, there have been five reports made with most ranging in the same vicinity. Abby Weiss of Carmi reports that a tire on... Read More.

Tyner Arrested For Driving While License Suspended

Tuesday, February 21 by WROY-WRUL News

36 year old Catlin Tyner of Carmi was arrested after a traffic stop at Cherry and Walnut Streets for driving while license suspended or revoked, and was also given a written warning for obstruction of the driver’s view. She was transported to the White... Read More.

O’Guinn Taken Into Custody On Richland County Warrant Following Traffic Stop

Tuesday, February 21 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi Police Officer arrested Dezra O’Guinn, 21, of Carmi at 7th and Smith Streets early Saturday evening on a Richland County warrant after a traffic stop. She was also cited for operation of an uninsured motor vehicle and issued a written warning citation... Read More.

Surratt Arrested For Retail Theft At Carmi Wal-Mart

Tuesday, February 21 by WROY-WRUL News

Officers with the Carmi PD were dispatched to Carmi Wal-Mart in regards to an individual attempting to steal multiple items. At about 7:30 PM February 16th, 18 year old Austin Surratt was arrested for Retail Theft and Criminal Damage to Property. Surratt was caught... Read More.

Tenaska Provides Scope to Proposed Wind Farm Development

Tuesday, February 21 by Jc Tinsley

Following concerns about a proposed wind farm development, Tenaska officials are now weighing in on their hopes and approach to working with landowners and communities with fresh perspective on their development exploration in White and Hamilton Counties. Tenaska’s project manager for this particular development,... Read More.

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Orebaugh Charged With Aggravated Battery Of A Police Officer

Tuesday, February 21 by WROY-WRUL News

On Thursday February 16th at around 6:30 PM, 25 year old Shelby Orebaugh of Harrisburg was arrested in the Carmi Wal-Mart parking lot on a Vanderburgh County, Indiana warrant. It was a felony no bond warrant for interference with custody. After being taken to... Read More.

Four Reports Of Criminal Damage To Property Made To The Carmi Police Department

Tuesday, February 21 by WROY-WRUL News

Carmi Police received four complaints of criminal damage to property on Sunday, all within a two hour period.Just after 10:30 AM, Jerry Williams of 7th Street, signed a complaint for a tire on his 2003 Dodge Dakota being slashed. Then, about a quarter after... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 21, 2023

Tuesday, February 21 by Cole Carter

Tomorrow night the Carmi-White County Bulldogs will travel to Harrisburg for a battle with the Vienna Eagles in the IHSA 2A Regional semifinals. The Bulldogs enter tomorrow night’s game with a record of 25-5, winning 16 of their last 17 games. Meanwhile, Vienna is... Read More.

Several Locals Win Big at State S3DA Championships Saturday

Monday, February 20 by Jc Tinsley

Several local and area archery shooters are Illinois S3DA Champs after the weekend state shoot in Springfield. Shooter of the Year winners include Amelia White of Hamilton County Fox Archery in the Junior Eagle Pins female division. Adler Hubbs of Gallatin County took top... Read More.