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SIC Update: Fall Campus Opening Planned

Wednesday, June 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (June 2, 2020) -- Under Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois Plan, Southeastern Illinois College will open to key functional work areas only beginning June 8. Still, no students or public members will be allowed on the Harrisburg campus or David L. Stanley... Read More.

Portion of Stewart Street Closed Until Wednesday Late Afternoon

Wednesday, June 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Stewart Street is closed between 3rd Street and North Church Street due to repair work. It will re-open late this (Wednesday) afternoon.

Carmi Man Arrested Following Tuesday Traffic Stop

Wednesday, June 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 20 year old Carmi man, Drake A. Baker, was arrested by Carmi Police Tuesday afternoon following a traffic stop at the Main and Locust Street Intersection. A driver’s license check revealed that the driver, Drake, had a suspended driver’s license. During an inventory... Read More.

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Illinois Businesses Address at Meeting put on by Illinois Patriots and Illinois Carry Tuesday Night

Wednesday, June 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

More than 70 people attended a meeting Tuesday night at R.I.G. Ministries in Carmi. The meeting, focused on White County Businesses, was put on by Illinois Patriots and Illinois Carry to discuss available options and answer questions business owners may have about reopening their... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department Responds to a Couple of Domestic Battery Reports Over the Weekend

Tuesday, June 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

54 year old Lonnie D. Williams of Norris City called the White County Sheriff’s Department Saturday night to report his step son, 29 year old Joseph D. Abell, had attacked him at his property at 847 County Road 550 North in Norris City. Williams stated... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department Responds to Report of Criminal Trespass Saturday Morning

Tuesday, June 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of Criminal Trespass to Real Property Saturday morning at 2206 County Road 1200 E in Carmi. Jessica L. Fishback told officers someone had entered a garage on the property. Upon arrival, Deputy Spencer met with Morgan... Read More.

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Friday’s Double Shooting Appears to be Murder Suicide

Tuesday, June 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

On Friday at approximately 11:10 a.m., the Carmi Police Department was dispatched to 1604 Hillcrest Avenue in Carmi on a report of a male and female who appeared to have been shot. The 911 caller was a family member who had come to check... Read More.

Power Outage Today for Portions of Carmi Due to Replacement of Power Poles

Tuesday, June 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Carmi will have a planned power outage on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. The following areas will be affected: Beginning at 9:30am, South 10th and 11th Street, along with Huck’s and S & E Auto, will be off for approximately 20 minutes. Beginning... Read More.

FERRELL HOSPITAL TO INCREASE PATIENT VISITORS

Tuesday, June 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

ELDORADO, IL – Ferrell Hospital will begin to allow more visitors to hospital and outpatient facilities. Beginning Monday, June 1, patients who are hospitalized at Ferrell Hospital may have one visitor per patient, per day, during regular visiting hours (7 AM – 8 PM). Patients... Read More.

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White County Sheriff’s Department Responds to Early Sunday Morning Burn Injury Report

Tuesday, June 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Sheriff’s Department responded to an early Sunday morning call to White County 911 Dispatch in reference to someone suffering a burn injury. 65 year old Peggy L. Kell of Springerton stated her grandson, 28 year old Cody M. Kell was somehow exposed... Read More.

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SIC Update: Fall Campus Opening Planned

Portion of Stewart Street Closed Until Wednesday Late Afternoon

Carmi Man Arrested Following Tuesday Traffic Stop

Illinois Businesses Address at Meeting put on by Illinois Patriots and Illinois Carry Tuesday Night

White County Sheriff’s Department Responds to a Couple of Domestic Battery Reports Over the Weekend

White County Sheriff’s Department Responds to Report of Criminal Trespass Saturday Morning

Friday’s Double Shooting Appears to be Murder Suicide

Power Outage Today for Portions of Carmi Due to Replacement of Power Poles

FERRELL HOSPITAL TO INCREASE PATIENT VISITORS

White County Sheriff’s Department Responds to Early Sunday Morning Burn Injury Report

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