Republic Will Not be Picking up Trash Today Due to Road Conditions
Republic Services has notified the City of Carmi there will be no trash pick up today due to road conditions.
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Republican Paul Schimpf to Announce Candidacy for Governor
Marine Corps Veteran and Former State Senator to Launch with
Statewide TourWhen: Monday, February 15—Tuesday, February 16Where: Multiple Locations — Listed Below. Due to COVID restrictions, masks and social distancing is requested.Details: Senator Schimpf will host a virtual gubernatorial campaign announcement on February 15, 2021... Read More.
CLOSINGS AND CANCELLATIONS 2/15 UPDATED
The Cattleman’s Livestock Auction in Wayne City, today, is cancelled. The next cattle auction is Monday, March 1st. Most area schools, banks, and the U.S. Postal Service are closed today in observance of President's Day. The Taco Factory will be closed today. Carmi Family Dental will be... Read More.
Winter Storm Warning In Effect Until 6:00 AM Tuesday
A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for the tri-state until 6:00 AM Tuesday, as a major winter storm will affect the area through tonight. Significant accumulations of heavy snow (6 to 12 inches), along with blowing and drifting snow, and bitter cold will make... Read More.
Illinois State Police District 19 Investigate a Two Unit Personal Injury Traffic Crash in Wayne County Sunday
Illinois State Police District 19 investigated a Two Unit Personal Injury Traffic Crash, Sunday morning around 9:20 in Wayne County. 55 year old James Schlindwein, of Carterville, was traveling eastbound at 917 Central Street when he lost control on ice, exited the south side of... Read More.
FMH UPDATES FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH, 2021
Due to the inclement weather that is expected in the next 24-48 hours for our area, the Fairfield Memorial Hospital Horizon Healthcare Clinics in Carmi, Cisne, and Grayville will be closed on Monday, February 15, 2021. The Fairfield offices will be open normal business... Read More.
Egyptian Health Department Reports 12 New COVID-19 Cases Over the Weekend
Egyptian Health Department was notified, over the weekend (Saturday and Sunday), of 12 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (5)1 male in his teens
1 female in her 50’s
1 female in her 60’s
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National Weather Service Provides Insight on Upcoming Snow Storm
The National Weather Service’s Chris Noles says Monday’s storm, which may actually begin tonight could be huge across the region. Up to a foot of snow, maybe even more in isolated areas is expected and there’s a word for what Noles expects it to... Read More.
A Sneak Peek into What to Expect from 103 Grounded in Grace Coffee Shop
Coffee lovers have a lot to look forward to, especially given these frigid cold winter days. Amber Ackerman-Knight will open 103 Grounded in Grace in the near future at it’s new location across from the downtown Carmi studios of WROY/WRUL, 103 Main in Carmi. ... Read More.
FMH PRESENTS FEBRUARY EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary patient care and customer services within and outside of the Hospital. Laura Witherspoon, S.T., Sterile Central Processing Coordinator, who works in the Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Same Day... Read More.
