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Carmi Rotary Club Met Thurday; Justice David Overstreet was the Guest

Friday, February 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi Rotary club had a very special guest on Thursday, as Justice David Overstreet was the day’s speaker. Justice Overstreet told the club that he was a native of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, who did his college studies in Tennessee, before returning to Mt.... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Ernie Fowler of Egyptian Health Department

Thursday, February 20 by Jc Tinsley

Hamco Food and Brew Fest Coming Up This Saturday Night

Thursday, February 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Hamco Food and Brew Fest is coming up this Saturday night from 6 to 10pm at Trackers Lodge in McLeansboro. The event is sold out.Fred Vallowe, McLeansboro City Clerk, was a guest on WROY’s Open Line program recently and explained how the event... Read More.

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4-Hers Encouraged to Complete a 2020 Project Grant Application

Thursday, February 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Wayne County Farm Bureau is pleased to sponsor the 2020 4-H Project Grant Program for Wayne County 4-Hers.We are hopeful that this program will encourage young 4-Hers to begin new projects by eliminating potential cost burdens they may have; as well as encourage... Read More.

Applications Available for Veterinary Student Loans

Thursday, February 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Illinois Farm Bureau® (IFB) is accepting applications for its Illinois Veterinary Education and Training (IVET) loan program. Loans are available to students attending any accredited college of veterinary medicine in the U.S. and who are focused on Illinois food animal medicine.The... Read More.

Smith Street in Carmi Closed for Sewer Repairs Tuesday; Rescheduled from Monday

Wednesday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Smith Street will be closed between First Street and Second Street on Tuesday, for sewer repairs. The City of Carmi apologizes for any inconvenience. (Rescheduled from Monday due to the weather)

Carmi Man Arrested for Domestic Battery Tuesday Night

Wednesday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 56 year old Carmi man, Kent B. Roser, was arrested Tuesday night by the White County Sheriff’s Department for Domestic Battery. 911 Dispatch received a call at approximately 9:01 pm from Shannon Roser of a disturbance at her residence at 738 County Road... Read More.

Mt. Vernon, IN Man Arrested For Unlawful Possession of a Stolen Vehicle and Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police

Wednesday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 47 year old Mt. Vernon, IN man, Ryan C. Reynolds was arrested by the White County Sheriff’s Department Tuesday afternoon on a felony charge of Unlawful Possession of a Stolen Vehicle and a misdemeanor charge of Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police. The... Read More.

SIC Bowling’s Jenna Wolff Makes All-Tournament Team in Indy

Wednesday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Feb. 18, 2020) – Southeastern Illinois College Falcon Bowler Jenna Wolff of Herrin is making a name for herself in collegiate bowling.Last week, Wolff made the coveted all-tournament team in the MSC Indianapolis Collegiate Classic. She finished third overall out of a field... Read More.

2020 Boys Class 2A Regional Tournament

Wednesday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi-White County High School will be hosting an IHSA Boys Class 2A Regional Tournament on February 24, 25, 26 and 28, 2020. The participating teams assigned to this regional are Carmi-White County, Benton, Hamilton County, Eldorado, Harrisburg, Fairfield, and West Frankfort. The schedule is as follows:Monday, February... Read More.