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Public Invited to Two Recreation Fee Proposal Open Houses

Thursday, October 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Shawnee National Forest and the Friends of the Shawnee will be hosting two upcoming open house meetings to discuss the recently released forest recreation fee proposal. The first open house will take place at the Carbondale Civic Center, Room 116, at 200 S Illinois... Read More.

Two Area Men Sentenced to Four Years in IDOC Wednesday

Thursday, October 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 35 year old Carmi man, Jeffrey D. Parker, will be spending the next 4 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections following his sentencing Wednesday morning. That stay will be followed by 1 year Mandatory Supervised Release on a Class 3 Felony Theft... Read More.

Annual Open Range Weekend at Carmi Rifle Club

Thursday, October 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi Rifle Club invites the public to their annual open range weekend on Oct. 18, 19, 20. The event is free. This is a great time for sighting in firearms for fall hunting season. Anyone wanting to camp out the nights of 18th –... Read More.

Hamilton Memorial Hospital and CrossFit HamCo hosts Fitness in the Park

Thursday, October 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Come join Hamilton Memorial Hospital and CrossFit HamCO for their second Fitness in the Park community workout. This event will be held at Greg James Memorial Park located at 100 N Washington St. in McLeansboro, Illinois, on Saturday, October 26th from 10:00-10:30 a.m. This will be a... Read More.

HMHD to Host a Presentation on 3D Mammography

Thursday, October 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

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Downtown Christmas Parade Mt. Vernon, IL Theme and Grand Marshal Announced

Thursday, October 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The annual Downtown Christmas Parade is back on December 7th at 5 p.m. with the fun theme “Ugly Christmas Sweater”. Parade entries are encouraged to get original with their floats and incorporate ugly Christmas sweaters in a creative way! The “Ugly Christmas Sweater” Parade... Read More.

Carrier Mills Will Host Electronics Recycling Event This Saturday

Thursday, October 17 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.On Saturday October, 19, 2019 The event is held on the Carrier Mills Municipal Building Parking lot, located at 101 North Mill Street, from 9... Read More.

Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes Coming to WVC’s Brubeck Theatre

Thursday, October 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

There is only one Hank Williams and only one actor who can bring him to life – Jason Petty. And, Petty will be bringing Hank to life in this nostalgic look at Hank Williams and his influence on country music, in the Brubeck... Read More.

Wabash Christian Village Auxiliary Chili Luncheon This Saturday, November 9th

Thursday, October 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Wabash Christian Village’s Auxiliary Chili Luncheon to benefit residents’ activities will be held Saturday, November 9th, 2019 from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm at the First Christian Church, 504 Bohleber Drive, in Carmi. Ticket prices for the luncheon are $6 per adult and $3... Read More.

Halloween Campout Friday and Saturday at Burrell’s Woods in Carmi

Wednesday, October 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

With Corn Days in the rearview mirror, attention is turning to Halloween and Carmi will open Burrells Woods to a Halloween campout beginning this Friday. The day begins on Friday morning with the dedication for the new Learning Trail located there. Vibracoustic, who provided... Read More.