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Local Sports Recap – November 26, 2024

Tuesday, November 26 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Girls Basketball defeated Eldorado last night in the Harrisburg Preview Tournament by a final score of 45-17.Addi Elliott led the Lady Bulldogs in scoring with 14 points. Torrie Rider scored 11. Caroline Simmons scored 8. Ashlyn Rager scored 4. Ella Newell scored... Read More.

Pollard/Stendeback Electoral Board of Review Hearing Date Set

Monday, November 25 by Jc Tinsley

It’s like court, but not court. The Electoral Board of Review and the parties concerned convened Monday morning for a tense, but uneventful gathering Monday morning. On Wednesday, November 20th, John C. Hanson of HeplerBroom law firm filed an objection on behalf of his... Read More.

Township Discusses Tax Levy and General Assistance

Monday, November 25 by Nicole Behnke

The Township Supervisor detailed the 2024-2025 Township Tax Levy, which will now be displayed for twenty days at 304 South Church Street before it is adopted in December.The tax levied totaled $737,900, including the road fund of $346,500 and the town fund of $391,400.Township... Read More.

EAV, Donation to Senior Center, and More for White County Board

Monday, November 25 by Nicole Behnke

Supervisor of Assessments Gary Baxley first alluded to a 6% increase in the Equalized Assessed Value, but as of Wednesday night's White County Board meeting, it will be a 10% increase.Dustin from Bellwether stated, "Obviously, this has been a hot-button topic in the community. The... Read More.

Carmi Man Spends Weekend Behind Bars on Litany of Charges

Monday, November 25 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is being seen by a judge today after spending the weekend behind bars on a list of charges. Carmi Police say they pulled over 37-year-old John Smith of 8th Street about 20 minutes shy of midnight Friday. Once pulled over, Smith... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – November 25, 2024

Monday, November 25 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Girls Basketball will travel to Harrisburg tonight for the first night of this year’s Harrisburg Preview Tournament. Carmi will take on Eldorado at 6 PM. The Lady Bulldogs are off to a 1-0 start after defeating Lawrenceville back on... Read More.

Messmer Makes Pitch to Save U of I Extension in Gallatin

Friday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

What now? In November, Gallatin County voters, by a 56% to 44% margin shot down providing revenue through taxes to the University of Illinois Extension which operates 4-H. We reached out for comment from Angie Messmer, County Extension Director after the election and she... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – November 22, 2024

Thursday, November 21 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Girls Basketball team defeated Lawrenceville last night in their first game of the 2024 season by a final score of 46-16. Caroline Simmons led the team in scoring with 17 points. Torrie Rider scored 16. Addi Elliott scored 6. Ashlyn Rager scored... Read More.

Two Carmi Men Turn Themselves In

Thursday, November 21 by Nicole Behnke

Two individuals turned themselves in at the White County Jail on Wednesday.Scott South was issued a White County warrant for a charge of Criminal Damage to Property over $10,000. South was booked and released with a first appearance set for December 16th.John McKay faced... Read More.

Get Ready for a Su·per·ca·li·fra·gil·is·tic·ex·pi·a·li·do·cious Experience at CWCHS

Thursday, November 21 by Jc Tinsley

Just a spoonful of sugar, plenty of laughs, music, and dancing are on tap for this weekend at the Carmi-White County High School auditorium. The Carmi Drama Department is preparing to unveil Mary Poppins Jr Friday and Saturday evening at 7:30pm with a Sunday... Read More.