Local News

Harrisburg Signs Ambulance Service Contract With Deaconess Illinois EMS

Friday, January 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Harrisburg recently signed a contract with Deaconess Illinois EMS, giving the ambulance company exclusive first call rights, effective February 1.“Residents of Harrisburg now know that if they need emergency medical response, the first call will be for an ambulance from... Read More.

Carmi Rotary Club Met Thursday; Martin and Bayley Representatives Talk About What’s New With Huck’s

Friday, January 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi Rotary club had two Carmi natives on hand Thursday, to discuss some exciting changes with Martin and Bayley. Brittany Bayley-Murray and Landon Bayley were the day’s speakers, as they filled the Rotarians in on what is new with Huck’s.Brittany Bayley-Murray, Vice-president... Read More.

Howl at the Moon Tickets Available February 1st at Wayne County Farm Bureau

Friday, January 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The famous Howl at the Moon dueling piano show is returning to Fairfield this March. The Wayne County Farm Bureau is thrilled to bring this popular Howl2Go road show back to Fairfield for a two-night show… Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14.... Read More.

Carmi Kiwanis Club Met Thursday; AirLife Explains Their Service to White County

Friday, January 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi Kiwanis Club met January 23. Past-president Katelyne Wolff announced that the annual Pancake Day is Saturday, February 29. Tickets are available from any club member.The program featured AirLife, an air medical transport team stationed at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.... Read More.

Peoples National Bank Offers Educational Scholarships

Friday, January 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Peoples National Bank has provided financial services to Southern Illinois since 1909. In keeping with our history and tradition of community service and commitment to the education of future civic and business leaders, Peoples National Bank has established an educational scholarship that assists high... Read More.

Discover the Difference with People You Know

Friday, January 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Donald Price, CEO of First National Bank of Allendale presided over the Grand Opening and Open House of the financial institution’s new Carmi location Thursday morning. Members of the organization along with the Carmi Chamber of Commerce and community were on hand to... Read More.

Howl at the Moon Comes Back to Harrisburg Feb. 15

Friday, January 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos will be back in town Valentine weekend for an encore performance of Concert for a Cause, a fundraising event between Ferrell Hospital and Southeastern Illinois College. Concert for a Cause will take place Saturday, Feb. 15, in the... Read More.

2020 Illinois Tax Filing Season Begins Monday, January 27

Friday, January 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) will begin accepting 2019 state individual income tax returns on Monday, January 27, the same date that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) begins accepting federal individual income tax returns. If a taxpayer electronically files an error free... Read More.

OCC Radiography Program Information Night Jan. 28

Friday, January 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Olney Central College Radiography Program will host an Information Night from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28 in Wattleworth Hall Room 115.During the presentation, participants will learn more about the program and how to apply.Radiologic Technology is one of the... Read More.

Ricker Arrested on White County Warrant for Aggravated Domestic Battery and Domestic Battery

Friday, January 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 24 year old Carmi man, Chaska D. Ricker, was arrested by Carmi Police Thursday afternoon on a White County Warrant for Aggravated Domestic Battery and Domestic Battery, while he was at the probation office. He is being held in the White County... Read More.