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CWCHS Female Student Arrested Monday for Disorderly Conduct and Battery

Wednesday, February 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A Carmi-White County High School student was arrested and transported to the Carmi Police Department Monday. The female juvenile, who’s name is being withheld, approached another female juvenile student at the high school and struck her several times on the head and face. Multiple... Read More.

FMH Presents February Employee of the Month

Tuesday, February 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors employees monthly for providing extraordinary patient care and customer services within and outside of the Hospital.In February, Raven Smothers RN, who works in the FMH Surgical Services Department was selected as the February Employee of the Month. Raven has been... Read More.

Grayville Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Illinois Department of Corrections February 18

Tuesday, February 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

52-year old Kenneth E. Vessels of Grayville, Illinois, was sentenced on February 18, 2020 to a total of 3-years in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by a term of 1-year of Mandatory Supervised Release (formerly known as “parole”) for Unlawful Possession of a... Read More.

Mt. Vernon, IN Man Sentenced in White County Court Monday

Tuesday, February 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 29 year old Mt. Vernon , IN man will be spending the next 5 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by 1 year Mandatory Supervised Release. Kevin Spurlock was sentenced in White County Court Monday on a Class 4 felony for... Read More.

Carmi Rotary Spring Trivia March 7th

Tuesday, February 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

For the past 14 years, when the time changes it has been time for trivia. Way back in 2016, the Carmi Rotary club held their first trivia contest, and it has been a roaring success ever since. With two events per year – coinciding... Read More.

CWCHS Freshman Orientation Wednesday, March 4th

Tuesday, February 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi-White County High School will have Freshman Orientation on Wednesday, March 4th at 6:00 p.m., in the CWCHS auditorium. All current eighth graders and their parents are encouraged to attend this informational meeting.

Carmi Police Receive Report of Damaged Tires Sunday Night

Monday, February 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi Police received a report from Justin L. Thorn of 804 Sycamore Street in Carmi, Sunday night, that the tires on his 2009 Dodge passenger car were damaged. Thorn stated his vehicle was parked at 808 Sycamore Street. He believes the damage occurred sometime... Read More.

Osborne Arrested for Possession of Meth and Drug Paraphernalia Friday

Monday, February 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 57 year old Carmi woman, Karen Osborne, is behind bars in the White County Jail following her Friday morning arrest by the Carmi Police Department and the White County Sheriff’s Department. A search warrant was executed at Osborne’s residence at 510 N. 7th... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department Receives Several Theft Reports Over the Weekend

Monday, February 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Sheriff’s Department received a report Saturday morning from Jason Draper that sometime Friday night someone took an aluminum survey tripod valued at $200 from one of his worksites. The item had been located at 2400 N on the Freda Finch Farm. Miranda... Read More.

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Pre-K Screening to be held at SIC March 18

Monday, February 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Feb. 21, 2020) -- Wabash Ohio Valley Special Education District will be conducting free prekindergarten screenings Wednesday, March 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Southeastern Illinois College’s Learning Commons.The screenings take about 45 minutes and include hearing, vision, speech, language and coordination tests. ... Read More.