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Wabash Christian Village Golf Scramble

Tuesday, September 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Wabash Christian Village Golf Scramble Carmi, IL -- On September 6th, Wabash Christian Village (WBCV) hosted their 6th annual Golf Scramble at Carmi Country Club to benefit WBCV residents. Twenty-one teams participated in the event. Norris City Christian Church took first place which was... Read More.

Finances Discussed Heavily At Grayville City Council Meeting

Tuesday, September 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Grayville will move forward with preparing an ordinance to allow Adult Use Cannabis Sales within the city limits. No comments or objections from any visitors during last night’s public hearing and rather just an explanation provided by City Attorney Jay Walden means the... Read More.

White County Board Will Meet Tuesday At 9:00 AM

Monday, September 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Board will meet Tuesday morning at 9:00 AM for their monthly board meeting. The board will consider the approval of the 2020 Holiday Calendar, hear an update on the Southern 14 Workforce from Executive Director Pamela Barbee, and review a request... Read More.

Adult Use Cannabis Amendment Main Item On Grayville City Council Agenda Tonight

Monday, September 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Grayville City Council will meet at 7:00 PM tonight (Monday) with the main item on the agenda being an amendment to the Zoning Chapter regarding adult use cannabis. They will also discuss the demolition of abandoned properties, changes to the liquor ordinance, employee evaluations,... Read More.

Illinois State Police Announces August Activity And Enforcement

Monday, September 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 Interim Commander, Lieutenant Lance Hinkle, announced activity and enforcement figures for the month of August. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,503 incidents during the month.Enforcement activity consisted of... Read More.

Friday Night Excitement Keeps White County Sheriff’s Office And Carmi Police Busy

Monday, September 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

An incident report is on record with White County State's Attorney Denton Aud, but no charges have been filed as of yet. That following a Friday evening domestic battery in Maunie. The law enforcement officer was called to a Crossville residence later after the... Read More.

Norris City Man Tried To Elude Sheriff’s Deputy, Arrested On Multiple Charges

Monday, September 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A Norris City man is behind bars after he tried to outrun the White County Sheriff's Department Sunday morning. According to the incident report, a Sheriff's Deputy was called to the Enfield residence of Andrea Stocke. She told the officer that 31 year old... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Fire Victims Identified

Monday, September 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The victims that died in an early morning rural Mt. Carmel fire have been identified.The Wabash County Coroner says 79-year-old John Carwile and his daughter 55-year-old Sondra Burton were both pronounced dead at the scene. Autopsies are scheduled for both victims on this afternoon.The... Read More.

White County’s New Animal Control Officer Explains His Policy And Procedures

Monday, September 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The new White County Animal Control Officer was in the news big time over the last 5 months. Not much seems to be known about the new officer, Charlie Mick however. WROY/WRUL News set out to change that last week. We met with Mick while taking photos... Read More.

2019 Candy Corn 5K Run To Benefit The Guardian Center, Inc. On October 12

Saturday, September 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The 2019 Candy Corn 5K Run is coming up as part of the Carmi Corn Day weekend festivities. Proceeds will benefit The Guardian Center, serving children in Edwards, Gallatin, Saline, Wabash, and White Counties. As in years past, the run will start and finish... Read More.