Local Sports Recap – February 20, 2025

Thursday, February 20 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Girls Basketball team will battle Mt. Carmel tonight at the IHSA Hamilton County 2A Regional Championship.The Lady Bulldogs are 19-9 on the year after defeating Hamilton County in the Regional Semifinals on Monday by a final score of... Read More.

Wolff Named CWC Football Head Coach

Wednesday, February 19 by Cole Carter

For the first time in 28 years, Carmi-White County began the search to find a new Head Football Coach and Athletic Director. The CWC Unit 5 Board of Education ended that search on Tuesday night, as they hired Clinton Wolff to be the next leader... Read More.

Severin Likes Coal; Local Representative Taking Reins as House Republican Spokesperson on Energy and Environmental Committee

Wednesday, February 19 by Jc Tinsley

State lawmakers are gearing up to address several energy-related issues during the spring legislative session. State Representative Dave Severin is taking the reins as House Republican Spokesperson on the House Energy and Environmental Committee. Capitol News reports they’re likely to consider new energy efficiency... Read More.

Windhorst Says Ethics and Corruptions Reform Needed; Local Cases and Investigations We’re Following

Wednesday, February 19 by Jc Tinsley

Fresh off a fresh corruption trial, the Illinois House Ethics and Elections Committee held their first meeting of the new legislative session Tuesday afternoon. State Representative Patrick Windhorst of Metropolis is the House Republican spokesperson on the committee, and gave comments on the issues... Read More.

Shinkle Sworn-In as Edwards County Resident Circuit Judge

Wednesday, February 19 by Nicole Behnke

Second Circuit Chief Judge Melissa Morgan is honored to announce that Brian Shinkle has been sworn-in as the Edwards County Resident Circuit Judge. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Edwards County Courthouse where Illinois Supreme Court Justice David Overstreet administered the Oath of... Read More.

Graduations Scheduled, Approval of Donations for CWC School Board

Wednesday, February 19 by Nicole Behnke

The Carmi-White County School Board had another brief meeting Tuesday night, lasting just six minutes. It was held on Tuesday due to Monday being President’s Day and started two hours earlier at 5 PM due to the approaching snowstorm. Scott Mareing was there and... Read More.

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White County SWCD Annual Meeting to be Held as Scheduled

Wednesday, February 19 by Jc Tinsley

White County Soil and Water Conservation District’s 79th Annual Meeting will be held tomorrow Thursday, February 20, as scheduled at the Floral Hall of the fairgrounds in Carmi. Registration begins at 5:00 p.m., with a free fish dinner and sides prepared by McPeak Fish... Read More.

Carmi Council Tables Making Light and Water Hire; Will Seek Bids on Sewer Plant Rehab

Wednesday, February 19 by Jc Tinsley

Cassie Eaton leaving the Carmi Light and Water office as clerk opened a spot. It appeared Carmi Council might make a hire at Tuesday evening’s meeting; it didn’t happen though. It was the final agenda item for open session and out of six potentials,... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 19, 2025

Wednesday, February 19 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Girls Basketball team will battle Mt. Carmel tomorrow night at the IHSA Hamilton County 2A Regional Championship.The Lady Bulldogs are 19-9 on the year after defeating Hamilton County in the Regional Semifinals on Monday by a final score... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department Serves Warrant and Arrests Another

Tuesday, February 18 by Nicole Behnke

On February 14th, while sitting in the White County Jail on a domestic battery charge, Norris City resident Tony Summers was served a White County arrest warrant for escape from the White County Sheriff's Department.Cody McKinney was arrested by the White County Sheriff's Department... Read More.