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2025 White County Farm Bureau 4H Grant Winners

Wednesday, March 12 by Nicole Behnke

The White County Farm Bureau is pleased to award fifteen White County 4-Hers with a 2025 4-H Project Grant. A total of $1,578 in grants were awarded. 4-Hers receiving a 2025 Project Grant are…Mossyn Blazier (Goats)Bailey Buchanan (Goats)Emmaline Draper (Beef)Hallie Gholson (Sheep)Levi McKinney (Beef)Remmington... Read More.

White County Sheriff Deputy Injured in Crash

Wednesday, March 12 by Nicole Behnke

A Deputy with the White County Sheriff's Department was injured in a crash while responding to a call on Tuesday.On March 11th, the White County Sheriff's Department and the White County Ambulance were traveling toward Phillipstown to answer a call of a juvenile injured... Read More.

Public Notice: White County Treasurer Mike Baxley Hiring for Deputy Treasurer

Tuesday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

Stronger Together: White County Fair and 4H Fair Joining Forces

Tuesday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

For the first time in decades, the White County Fair and the 4-H Fair will coincide. Leaders with both organizations say they’re thrilled to come together for the betterment of all involved. The melding of the two events means a date change for the... Read More.

Candidates for Hamilton County Election 2025

Tuesday, March 11 by Nicole Behnke

Hamilton County residents have a finalized ballot for the April 1st election. The excitement is palpable; while many positions are running unopposed, there are seventeen contested races.Four seats are up for grabs in the Hamilton County Unit 10 School District, with a diverse range... Read More.

Former Gallatin County Postmaster Due in Court Tuesday Arrested Early Monday Morning in Posey County on Similar Drug Charges

Monday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

It’s been just under a year since WROY/WRUL News brought you a story on the arrest of a Gallatin County Postmaster charged with Possession of Meth and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Kelli Hale was due in court Tuesday morning on those charges. In the... Read More.

Hamilton County Board Agrees to Help Amublance Department

Thursday, February 27 by Nicole Behnke

Last month, the Hamilton County Board members heard from Connie VanWinkle from the Hamilton County Ambulance Service on the need for funds for their new ambulance truck. The remaining balance totaled $129,000, but VanWinkle did not ask for a set amount to be given.This... Read More.

Vaughn Sworn-In as Wayne County Resident Circuit Judge

Wednesday, February 26 by Nicole Behnke

Second Circuit Chief Judge Melissa Morgan is honored to announce that local attorney, Matthew Vaughn has been sworn-in as the Wayne County Resident Circuit Judge. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Wayne County Courthouse in Fairfield where Illinois Supreme Court Justice David Overstreet administered... 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.

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.