Local News

Traffic Stops Results in Arrests

Friday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

Traffic Stops Results in Arrest A Carmi man was arrested shortly before 7 Wednesday morning following a traffic stop.Justin M. Lindsey, 29, 919 W. Fackney Street, was stopped after he squealed the tires on his vehicle.Lindsey submitted to a field sobriety test following the traffic... Read More.

GWRPC Hires Director and Coordinator

Friday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

GWRPC Hires Director and Coordinator Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission announced a new executive director and a new community development coordinator have been hired.Rileigh Lear was hired as the new Executive Director. Lear has a diverse background in sales, event management and work in higher... Read More.

Thursday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

Walk’n Roller Dodgeball Tournament The Crossville Walk’n Roller Relay for Life Team will be hosting the annual Dodgeball Tournament later this month.The 2019 tournament will be held Saturday March 30 at the Crossville Community Gym, the former Crossville High School Gym.There are two divisions; Junior;... Read More.

Wellen Benefit This Weekend

Thursday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

Wellen Benefit There will be a barbecue benefit for the Cole Wellen family this weekend in McLeansboro. The family lost their home and all its contents in a fire earlier this month. The benefit is being held to help offset some of the financial burden this... Read More.

Dogs of Society Coming to Wabash College

Thursday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

DOGS OF SOCIETY: THE ULTIMATE ELTON JOHN TRIBUTECOMING TO WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE’S BRUBECK THEATREMt. Carmel, IL – Wabash Valley College and the Wabash Valley Arts Council will be wrapping up their 2018-2019 Performing Arts Series with DOGS OF SOCIETY: THE ULTIMATE ELTON JOHN TRIBUTE,... Read More.

Road Closure Planned for 142

Thursday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

Road Closure Planned for 142 IDOT says there will be an upcoming road closure on Illinois 142 in Saline County starting late next week, weather permitting.Starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 29, Illinois 142 will be closed between Phipps Road and Douglas/Francis Road –... Read More.

C-WC High Does Well in Business Skills Competition

Thursday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

SIC Hosts Annual Business Skills Competition for Area High School Students HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 20, 2019)— Gallatin County High School is the overall winner for the high school business skills competition at Southeastern Illinois College.The event, held Feb. 28, included six categories for individual students to... Read More.

Carmi Police Take More Meth Off Streets

Thursday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police Take More Meth Off the StreetsNote: An earlier version of the below story stated Starnes and Voliva were arrested on meth related charges rather than controlled substance and cannabis. WROY/WRUL News has updated the story and regrets the error.Carmi Police were busy... Read More.