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Hamilton County Board Talks Paying Down Highway Rural Development Loan

Thursday, April 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Hamilton County Board gathered Tuesday evening. Sheriff Tracy Lakin told board members even though he didn’t get a paper copy comparison put together for the meeting, he was confident the calls for service doubled in March from February. EMA Director Nathan Taylor updated... Read More.

Republic Mechanical Issues Delay Trash Pick up in Carmi

Thursday, April 22 by Jc Tinsley

If you woke up this morning expecting your trash to have been taken yesterday and find it still with you this morning, the City of Carmi says not to worry. Republic reports they had some mechanical issues with trucks in the city yesterday. The... Read More.

White County Fair Will Happen in 2021

Thursday, April 22 by Jc Tinsley

In another sign things are beginning to get back to normal, the White County Fair board is announcing it’s plans to move forward with the return of it’s week long event this August. The 2021 White County Fair will be held August 9th –... Read More.

Enfield Village Board Meeting Recap – April 20

Wednesday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Enfield Village Board met last night for their regular monthly meeting. Scott Mareing has the report for TOC/WROY/WRUL News... The main issue at the meeting was the purchase of a new utility department truck. They had already received some bids on both new and used... Read More.

Carmi City Council Recap – April 20

Wednesday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met Tuesday night in regular session. Jeremy Smith was there and covered the meeting for WROY/WRUL News. He provides the following story. The council heard from Chamber of Commerce Director Kelly Northcott to ask for a donation for this year’s 4th of... Read More.

Carmi Pre-K and Kindergarten Screening Information

Wednesday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

Pre-K Screenings for Carmi White County School age children from birth to 5 years old who aren’t enrolled and won’t be kindergarten eligible in the coming school year are coming up. The screenings check each child’s progress in hearing, vision, speech, language, and coordination... Read More.

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Carmi Woman Found Passed Out in Drive Thru Tuesday

Wednesday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

34 year old Carly Smith of Carmi was sleeping when she found herself surrounded by Carmi Police. Sleeping of course is not a crime, but it turned into an inconvenience yesterday due to Smith being passed out in the Taco Factory drive thru at... Read More.

Six Area Students Among Dozens Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa at Rend Lake College

Tuesday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

More than three dozen Rend Lake College students were recognized for their academic prowess with their induction into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.Phi Theta Kappa is a national organization for two-year colleges that help high-achieving students with scholarships, career training, transfer success and... Read More.

Carmi White County Unit 5 School Board Report

Tuesday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

Submitted courtesy of Scott Mareing for TOC News The board of education will hold a special meeting at 7 PM on Monday May 3rd to review election results, seat new members, elect officers, establish a regular meeting date and place, and adopt the policies of the... Read More.

Carmi Police Make Two Arrests Monday Afternoon

Tuesday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

Two Carmi men are behind bars following their arrests by Carmi PD Monday afternoon. 43 year old Steve Vining Jr of Walnut Street was arrested at 504 Sycamore Street just before 3pm. He’s charged with violating an order of protection and stalking. The order... Read More.