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Illinois Representative Tarver Tours Wayne & White Counties

Thursday, November 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Representative Curtis J. Tarver II visited Wayne and White Counties last week as part of the Illinois Farm Bureau Adopt-a-Legislator Program. Tarver was joined by his daughter, Charliegh, and her godfather, Jason, as well as several directors and staff of the Farm... Read More.

Electronics Recycling Day This Saturday in Carrier Mills

Thursday, November 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

This Saturday is the third Saturday of the month, which means it is time for the monthly electronics recycling in Carrier Mills. This will be the last one for the year and will not be back until closer to spring.On Saturday November 16, 2019... Read More.

Special White County Board Meeting Tuesday Night

Thursday, November 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Board will have a special meeting Tuesday, November 19th, at 7 PM. The purpose of the meeting will be to consider insurance quotes for White County for General Liability, Workman’s Compensation, Inland Marine, Umbrella, Law Enforcement Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Professional... Read More.

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Two Sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections Wednesday in White County Court

Thursday, November 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 19 year old Carmi man, Joseph D. Tate will be spending the next 15 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after being found guilty of committing sexual penetration of a child under the age of 13. He will have to serve a... Read More.

Board Says No To Recreational Pot in Rural White County; Yes to Applicable Tax Income However

Wednesday, November 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

There will be no recreational pot sales in unincorporated areas of White County after January 1st. That, after the White County Board officially and unanimously passed a resolution banning it at Tuesday night’s regular meeting. However, not wanting to miss out on the opportunity... Read More.

“It’s A White County Christmas” Schedule Will Include Many New Events This Year

Wednesday, November 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce “It’s A White County Christmas” schedule is coming together with many more new and exciting events this year scheduled throughout the end of November into December.The celebration will begin with the Christmas Lights of Hope Season opening tonight at... Read More.

Traffic Crash on I-64 Tuesday Injures One and Leaves Troopers Scrambling to Avoid Being Struck

Wednesday, November 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A traffic crash on I-64 in Wayne County, Tuesday, sent one individual to the hospital, and a couple of Illinois State Police troopers scrambling to avoid being struck. Two District 19 Police Troopers were assisting, Peggy S. Vaught, 67, of Fairfield, and a passenger,... Read More.

McLeansboro City Council Met Tuesday; Electricity the Highlight of the Evening

Wednesday, November 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Representatives of BHMG Engineers spoke to the council for about an hour on options for backup electricity. Currently the city has old and degraded equipment to supply power in case of an outage and it can only be used in emergency situations. There's not... Read More.

Carmi Christmas Elves Announce Christmas Lights of Hope!

Wednesday, November 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi Christmas Elves are proud to announce Christmas Lights Hope! This will be the first year for Christmas Lights of Hope. Christmas Lights of Hope is a drive through display with over 90 light up displays located at the White County Fairgrounds in... Read More.

Six Additional Charges Filed Against Swanner

Tuesday, November 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Additional charges have been filed against Clayton Andrew Swanner, 35, of Crossville. White County State’s Attorney Denton Aud reviewed the report in reference to the fire in Crossville on Thursday, involving Swanner and Cathy Brandestein and has filed additional charges of Attempted First Degree... Read More.