PRISON SENTENCE FOR COULTERVILLE MAN WHO TRADED STOLEN GUNS FOR DRUGS

Monday, January 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Justin Martin, 40, of Coulterville, Illinois, has been sentenced to serve 67 months in federal prison for knowingly possessing seven stolen firearms and using them to acquire illegal drugs. The guns at issue were stolen from a licensed firearm distributor in Perry County in... Read More.

SHORT-BARRELED SHOTGUNS AND METH LEAD TO 10-YEAR PRISON SENTENCE FOR STEELEVILLE MAN

Monday, January 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Kyle Inselmann, 34, of Steeleville, Illinois, has been sentenced to serve 120 months in federal prison for knowingly possessing a pair of short-barreled shotguns in furtherance of drug trafficking activities. Inselmann pleaded guilty to the charges last September.According to documents filed in court, police... Read More.

ISP Investigates Traffic Crash on US Route 45 Friday Morning

Monday, January 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

According to Illinois State Police District 19, at approximately 7:49 AM Friday, a 1991 Chevrolet truck driven by 19 year old Dakota D. Skelton of Carbondale was traveling southbound on US Route 45 just North of Hilton Road in Saline County, when Skelton attempted... Read More.

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Illinois State Police Announces the Use of Roadside Safety Checks

Monday, January 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Interim Commander, Lieutenant Lance Hinkle,announces the ISP will conduct a Roadside Safety Check (RSC) in White County during February. The use of RSCs combine a strong sense of public awareness and enforcement in order to save lives of the... Read More.

SIC Learning Commons Makes Its Public Debut Jan. 22

Monday, January 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Southeastern Illinois College held its grand opening celebration of the Learning Commons Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 11:30 a.m.Attendees included Sen. Dale Fowler, Rep. Patrick Windhorst, Rep. David Severin, and Kristen Schull from Congressman Shimkus’ office; SIC students, faculty, staff, and retirees, including Dr. Dana... Read More.

Lake of Egypt Fire District Donates Firetruck to SIC

Monday, January 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Southeastern Illinois College’s Fire Science Program has a new fire engine, thanks to Lake of Egypt Fire District.The ladder truck is a 1996 HME Luverne originally obtained from Springfield by Lake of Egypt Fire District about 10 years ago. Assistant Fire Chief Frank Huffstutler... Read More.

SIC Holds Interactive STEM Day for Area High School Students

Monday, January 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

As more and more students are learning how fascinating careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) can be, Southeastern Illinois College provides interactive experiences to high school students through STEM Day.STEM Day at SIC means fun, hands-on classes to get high school students excited... Read More.

99th Annual Meeting Held for White County Farm Bureau

Monday, January 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The annual meeting of the White County Farm Bureau, held on Friday, January 24, marked the 99th annual gathering of the membership.Larry Beck, President of the White County Farm Bureau, welcomed around 70 members and guests to the meeting.The business meeting included approval of... Read More.

Michael French Due in White County Court This Morning for Pre-Trial Conference on Drug Charges

Monday, January 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Michael French will be in White County Court this morning at 9:00 am for a pre-trial conference on charges of Unlawful Use of Property, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and three counts of Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine. As in all cases, all... Read More.

Brian K. Marks

Monday, January 27 by Jc Tinsley

Brian K. Marks, 60, of Pittsburg passed away at 3:40 a.m., Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL. He was born in Carmi, IL on March 28, 1959 the son of Clarence and Darlene (Moulton) Marks. Brian married Lynn Thompson on June... Read More.