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Christmas Concert Saturday

Christmas Concert Saturday

Christmas Concert The Christmas holiday is a time of joy and good will. It is also a time of reflecting upon the reason for the season; the birth of Jesus.With that in mind, Carmi First United Methodist Church at 100 S. Church Street will host... Read More.

Busy Meeting for Hamilton County Board

Busy Meeting for Hamilton County Board The Highway Commission discussed several road projects they’ve been working on, completed and are planning.  The county’s 48 miles of gravel roads will be significantly reduced over the next couple years if the current plan holds.  County Engineer Kevin... Read More.

Final Petition Filings

Final Petition Filings April 2, 2019 is the date for the consolidated elections, when local voters will elect city council members and school board members.Those seeking office had until Monday at the close of business to file their petitions. Earlier this week, WROY/WRUL News reported... Read More.
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Carmi Woman Busted After Traffic Stop

Carmi Woman Busted After Traffic Stop Carmi Police made a traffic stop late Tuesday night that resulted in the arrest of Tamala J. Buchanan of 911 Sycamore Street, Carmi.Buchanan was arrested for no valid driver’s license, (the expiration was over a year ago) after the... Read More.

Fire Destroys Crossville Home; Family Safe

Fire Destroys Crossville Home Thanks to a working fire alarm, a Crossville family escaped an early morning fire Wednesday, but their home is considered a total loss.The home, owned by Amber Walkenbach and Jason West, broke out in flames around 2:30 Wednesday morning. The family... Read More.

IHSA Rule Changes

IHSA Rule ChangesThe Illinois High School Association (IHSA) approved a proposal on Tuesday to change who and where football teams could play.The new guidelines say:IHSA football playoff classes will be determined before the season begins. Schools from each class are placed into eight geographic... Read More.
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Zion Christmas Program This Friday

Zion Christmas Program Set for Friday Looking for an old-fashioned way to ring in the holidays and a reminder of the reason for the season,, then look no farther than the Zion United Methodist Church, on the Centerville Blacktop, north of Carmi.Pastor Van Scott invited... Read More.

Burglary Reported on Second Street

Burglary Reported at Second Street Residence. Carmi Police are investigating a report of burglary that occurred on Second Street and reported Monday afternoon.Joyce Bridgeman of 714 North Second Street, reported someone broke into her storage building, taking some old doors, old lumber and two boxes... Read More.

Hunters Confused Over Antlerless Season

Hunters Confused Over Antlerless SeasonAccording to local Conservation Police Officer Lisa Haggerty, there has been some confusion as to late winter deer hunting seasons.According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the late winter antlerless-only season will run two weekends, Dec. 27 to the... Read More.
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Carmi White County School Board Closed Session Report

Carmi White County School Board Closed Session The Carmi White County School Board took two major actions during the closed door session that followed Monday night’s school board meeting.The board approved hiring Jackie Flechs at a Brownsville School Special Olympics Volunteer for this school term.Ruth... Read More.