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White County Senior Citizens Center to pass out Food Boxes Wednesday

The White County Senior Citizens Center will be having another produce/dairy/meat box giveaway Wednesday at noon. From noon until 1:00 p.m. will be for senior citizens only. Distribution to the general public will begin at 1:00 p.m. until they run out. 1 box per... Read More.

Carmi-White County Unit #5 School Board Met Monday Night

Tuesday, March 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi-White County Unit #5 School District met last night in regular session at the Junior/Senior High School Cafeteria. The Board approved accepting the donation of Lots Nine and Ten in Block Four of Fackney’s Second addition to Carmi, White County, Illinois from Sharon Dartt... Read More.

Indiana State Police Partners with DEA for 20th Drug Take Back Day

Tuesday, March 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(Indianapolis, IN)- On Saturday, April 24, 2021 the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring the 20th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative. The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs.Collection sites will be set up... Read More.

CITY OF CARMI ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT MARCH 27th

Tuesday, March 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Carmi will host an electronics recycling event for Carmi and White County residents on Saturday, March 27, from 9am-noon at 520 North 3rd Street in Carmi. Due to COVID-19 CJD E-Cycling is requiring the following safety procedures: Materials to be recycled must be... Read More.

AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Illinois

Tuesday, March 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The American Pickers are excited to return to Illinois! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in May 2021. We understand that with the proliferation of COVID-19, we are all facing very uncertain times. We at American... Read More.

RLC CHOIR TO TAKE PART IN “COLLABORATIVE HOPE” VIRTUAL CONCERT WITH SIC, JOHN A. LOGAN

Tuesday, March 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mark your calendars for a virtual concert featuring the musical talents of three area community colleges.“Collaborative Hope” will premiere on Thursday, April 8, at 7 p.m. The pre-recorded event will feature four choirs from Rend Lake College, Southeastern Illinois College and John A. Logan... Read More.

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Public Health Officials Announce 782 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Tuesday, March 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Record 7-day vaccine administration average at more than 102,000 doses daily SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 782 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 12 additional deaths.- Cook County: 1 female 30s, 2 males 50s, 1... Read More.

First Bank Expands Footprint with Completed Acquisition of Heritage State Bank

Tuesday, March 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CARMI, ILLINOIS (March 15, 2021) – Carmi, Illinois-based First Bank announced today that it has successfully completed its acquisition of Lawrenceville, Illinois-based Heritage State Bank.Three former branches of Heritage State Bank in Lawrenceville, Illinois and Haubstadt and Vincennes in Indiana are now offices of First... Read More.

Illinois State Police Announces Results of Nighttime Enforcement Patrol

Tuesday, March 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department Reports 2 New COVID-19 Cases Monday

Tuesday, March 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified Monday of 2 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (1)1 male in his 40’s Gallatin County (1)1 male in his 60’s To date, Saline County has had a total... Read More.