Local News

Shawnee National Forest Begins Prescribed Fire Season

Thursday, October 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, IL - October 23, 2019 – With the arrival of autumn and the falling of the leaves, the Shawnee National Forest is starting its prescribed fire burn season. The forest is planning to implement prescribed fire for up to 10 to 15 thousand... Read More.

Unit Five School District at a Crossroads; Public Invited to Open Houses to Learn More

Thursday, October 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The school district is at a crossroads.And the Unit Five school board is asking for your advice as it approaches an important decision.The elementary (K-8) school buildings, built between 1939 and 1954, are deteriorating, despite the hundreds of thousands of dollars spent to maintain... Read More.

Carmi Elks Free Children’s Orthopedic Clinic Wednesday, November 20th

Wednesday, October 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi Elks 1652 Lodge in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation will sponsor a free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the Wabash Christian Therapy & Medical Center, 1112 Oak Street in Carmi with Dr. Justin Miller... Read More.

Open House Events Planned for Women’s Health, Cosmetic Services

Wednesday, October 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

ELDORADO & CARMI, IL – Two open house events are being planned for Ferrell Hospital Women’s Health Services. The events will include provider introductions, refreshments and give-a-ways.Debbie Davis, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, will be available for meet-and-greets at these events. Davis, a native of... Read More.

Planned Power Outage for Portions of Carmi Thursday

Wednesday, October 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

There will be a planned power outage on October 24, 2019 beginning at 10am. The outage will last two to three hours. Areas included are the east side of College Boulevard from 104 to 120, all of Renshaw Avenue, all of Greenbriar Drive and... Read More.

Rural Wabash County Water District Will Begin Flushing Hydrants on Monday

Wednesday, October 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Rural Wabash County Water District will be flushing hydrants through the entire district beginning on Monday, October 28th. It is not uncommon to experience a dip in pressure and slight discoloration during this time. Please contact 618-299-6101 or 618-262-6438 if you have any... Read More.

Carmi Schools Open to Wintertime Walkers Again This Year

Wednesday, October 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Again this year, the Carmi-White County Unit #5 School District will offer its facilities at the Washington Attendance Center and at the Junior/Senior High School for walkers during the wintertime. Walkers are asked to check with building principals in order to obtain a walker’s/visitor’s... Read More.

IL Department on Aging Assists Seniors During Medicare Open Enrollment

Tuesday, October 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL – The Illinois Department on Aging’s (IDoA) Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is reminding seniors of the free counseling assistance available to Medicare-eligible individuals and their caregivers during the annual Medicare Open Enrollment occurring October 15th through December 7th.During open enrollment, eligible... Read More.

Cruisin’ Into The 50’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Car Show This Saturday

Tuesday, October 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Cruisin' Into The 50's O'Reilly Auto Parts Car Show O'Reilly Auto Parts in Carmi will be hosting a Car Show on Saturday, October 26th from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm on the O'Reilly parking lot. Entry fee is $10. All cars, trucks, and motorcycles are welcome!... Read More.

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CWC Unit #5 School Board Had Busy Meeting Monday (UPDATED to Include Closed Session)

Tuesday, October 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Members of the Brownsville School Foundation gave an update on the playground at the school. The project, mainly the installation of new swings, is 88% complete with 10% still in progress, with the other two percent open. They have yet to finish the playground... Read More.