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Egyptian Health Department Reports 10 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Egyptian Health Department was notified Thursday of 10 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (2)1 female in her 50’s 1 male in his 70’s Gallatin County (3)1 female in her teens 1 male... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Coleman Tri-County Services – Wynonna Judd Concert Fundraiser

Thursday, March 18 by Jc Tinsley

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Allison Bash State Farm Presents $25,000 Gift to RLC Foundation

Thursday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Allison Bash State Farm presented a $25,000 gift to the Rend Lake College Foundation to support the Learning Resource Center expansion on the Ina campus. Allison and her husband, RLC Foundation Board Chair Robert Bornheimer, visited campus to present the gift and tour the... Read More.

Gov. Pritzker Announces $721,500 in Boat Access Area Grants

Thursday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker today announced 2021 Boat Access Area Development grants totaling $721,500 have been awarded to five communities.The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Natural Resources Advisory Board reviewed grant requests totaling more than $1.4 million and recommended awarding funding... Read More.

Carmi Sewer Customers Asked to Flush Toilet Paper Only

Thursday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

NOTICE: Carmi Sewer Customers flush TOILET PAPER only! Please do NOT flush the following items:Baby wipes Napkins Paper Towels Feminine hygiene products, even if the packaging says flushable Grease GlovesPlease do not put grease down your drains.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 8 New COVID-19 Cases Wednesday

Thursday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified Wednesday, of 8 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (4)1 female in her teens 2 males in their 50’s 1 female in her 60’s White County (4)1 female... Read More.

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PRE-K SCREENINGS TO BE HELD ON APRIL 29TH & 30TH

Thursday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi-White County Schools are conducting Child Find/Preschool Screenings for Birth to 5-year old children not yet enrolled in public schools, and who will not be kindergarten eligible in the fall. The screening checks every child’s progress in hearing, vision, speech, language, and coordination... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 1,655 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Thursday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Vaccine allocation data now posted on the IDPH website SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,655 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 17 additional deaths.- Boone County: 1 male 70s - Cook County: 1 female 40s, 1 male... Read More.

Area Closure Order Lifted – Feral Swine Operations End

Thursday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Harrisburg, IL. March 17, 2021— The Shawnee National Forest, in cooperation with USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection (APHIS) - Wildlife Services, has completed the feral swine (wild pigs) eradication operations in the Lusk Creek Wilderness and surrounding areas in Pope County, Illinois of... Read More.

FMH PRESENTS MARCH EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Thursday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary patient care and customer service within and outside of the Hospital. Robert Koker, who works in Plant Operations at Fairfield Memorial Hospital, was selected as the March... Read More.