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FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CONTINUES ITS LEGACY AS A HEALTHCARE LEADER DURING TIMES OF CRISIS

Thursday, December 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital has been a steadfast leader in healthcare for over 50 years. This has never been more evident than it has been this year due to the COVID Pandemic that has changed how everyone goes about their daily lives. The decision to administer... Read More.

Carmi Christmas Elves Present Lights, Movies, and Ice Skating This Weekend

Thursday, December 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi Christmas Elves will present Christmas Lights of Hope, a drive-thru Christmas light display at the White County Fairgrounds in Carmi this Friday, December 18th from 6-9 PM, along with ice skating for all ages from 5-9 PM, Saturday, December 19th, a Drive-In Movie... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 56 New COVID-19 Cases Wednesday

Thursday, December 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified, on Wednesday, of 56 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (29)1 female under the age of 10 3 males in their teens 1 female in her 20’s 2 males... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 6 New COVID-19 Cases Wednesday

Thursday, December 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified Wednesday of 6 additional positive cases of COVID-19. The individuals include… 1 female child 2 females in their 20’s 2 males in their 30’s 1 male in his 50’s To date:There have been 482 lab-confirmed positive cases of... Read More.

Traffic Stop Nets 50 Grams of Synthetic Marijuana, Two Arrested

Thursday, December 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Warrick County – Last night at approximately 10:30, Indiana State Police Trooper Otolski was patrolling in the area of Epworth Road and Lincoln Avenue when he stopped the driver of a 1997 Ford Escort for a defective headlight and false registration. The driver was... Read More.

WVC Closed for Winter Break

Thursday, December 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mount Carmel, Ill.— Wabash Valley College will be closing early at 12 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 21, and will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 through Jan. 4, 2021 for Winter Break.There will be no classes and all offices will be closed during this... Read More.

New Minimum Wage Rates Set to Take Effect on New Year’s Day

Wednesday, December 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Department of Labor Reminds Workers to Watch Their Wages SPRINGFIELD – Illinoisans will ring in the New Year with an additional increase in the minimum wage to $11 an hour, and the Illinois Department of Labor is encouraging employees to watch their paychecks to ensure... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 52 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday

Wednesday, December 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified, on Tuesday, of 52 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (21)1 female under the age of 10 1 female in her teens 4 females in their 20’s 1 female... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 8 New Cases of COVID-19 Tuesday

Wednesday, December 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 8 additional positive cases of COVID-19 Tuesday 1 male in his teens 1 male in his 30’s 1 female in her 40’s 1 male in his 40’s 2 males in their 50’s 1 female in her 60’s ... Read More.

Carmi City Council Met Briefly Via Phone Tuesday

Wednesday, December 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Story courtesy of Jc TinsleyThe Carmi City Council, once again hampered by CoViD restrictions, stumbled through the technical difficulties that accompany being forced to hold gatherings by phone. Mayor Jeff Pollard says he’s hoping in January the aldermen and women will once again be... Read More.