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White County Fair just over Two Weeks Away

Tuesday, July 16 by Jc Tinsley

The 145th annual White County Fair is just over two weeks away. Officials are preparing for two demolition derbies this year; one to open the fair on Saturday, August 3rd and another to close out festivities on August 10th. In between, the White County... Read More.

Seven Weeks Later – Still No Special Prosecutor Assigned to Case

Wednesday, November 15 by Jc Tinsley

It’s been 7 weeks since local attorney Rhonda Blades allegedly shot and killed a dog that bit a neighbor’s 11-year-old boy. As of Monday afternoon, a special prosecutor still has yet to be assigned to the case. At least one witness says the dog... Read More.

Lightfoot Declares Migrant Emergency Ahead Of Expected Surge In The Coming Weeks

Wednesday, May 10 by WROY-WRUL News

(The Center Square) – As Illinois continues to welcome migrants from the Mexican border, officials are now scrambling to find the resources to care for them. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued an emergency proclamation Tuesday in response to the influx of migrants.“Yes, of course, we... Read More.

Animal Neglect Alleged Over Past Several Weeks in Carmi

Friday, November 18 by Jc Tinsley

Three horses have been rescued, another had to be euthanized, and six others are unaccounted for after a disturbing situation of potential animal neglect unfolded right under our noses here in Carmi over the last several weeks. Those who have been involved in... Read More.

School Starts In Two Weeks

Monday, August 2 by Ray Mitchell

School Starts in Two Weeks Summer doesn’t officially end until September 22, when Autumn arrives. However, meteorologist consider Labor Day the end of summer. But, for the students of Carmi-White County Unit 5 schools, summer ends in two weeks, when school starts. The schools will open... Read More.

IDES Processes More Than 830,000 Unemployment Claims in Last Eight Weeks

Friday, May 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Number of Initial Claims Slowly Decreasing Since COVID-19 Crisis Began SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today released new statewide data showing the department processed 81,596 new initial unemployment claims for the week ending April 25 and has now processed more than 830,000... Read More.

This Week’s Crop Report

Tuesday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

Crop report 10 30 19 There were 2.5 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending April 28, 2019. Statewide, the average temperature was 54.9 degrees, 1.1 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 1.03 inches, 0.18 inches above normal.Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 2 percent... Read More.

CWC High School Students of the quarter – 1st nine weeks

Tuesday, November 28 by Jc Tinsley

FRESHMEN Hannah Lueke & Giorgi BerekashviliSOPHOMORES Marie Blankenberger & Alex O’DanielJUNIORS Kelsi Kessler & Cooper CraigSENIORS Olivia Bohleber & Cole Carter

White County Fair moves up two weeks this year

Wednesday, May 3 by Jc Tinsley

Traditionally the first week in August, unforeseen circumstances will force the White County Fair up two weeks.The 139th annual Fair will kick off on Monday, July 17th and wrap up on the 22nd. The move will place the Carmi fair in between the Wayne County and... Read More.

Blood donations urgently needed in the final weeks of summer

Friday, August 19 by Jc Tinsley

Upcoming blood donation opportunities Dorrisville Baptist Church, 1300 S. Feazel St., Harrisburg, IL 629468/21/2016: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Keenes Missionary Baptist Church, Keenes Road, Keenes, IL 628518/22/2016: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.How to donate bloodSimply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit... Read More.