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SIC Mini-Semester Helps Students Knock Out a Few Classes in Half the Time

Thursday, January 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Jan. 20, 2021) – Spring semester is in full swing at Southeastern Illinois College, but that does not mean it’s too late to register for some classes. SIC is offering a mini-semester this year with classes beginning March 15.The mini-semester courses will be... Read More.

Illinois State Police Investigate Two Vehicle Personal Injury Traffic Crash in Wayne County Wednesday

Thursday, January 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 investigated a two vehicle personal injury traffic crash in Wayne County Wednesday around 8:20 a.m. 56 year old Cary Jackson-Kallemback, of Dahlgren, and 42 year old Tosha Swink, of St. Louis, were traveling eastbound on I-64 at Milepost 101 in... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 22 New COVID-19 Cases Wednesday

Thursday, January 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Egyptian Health Department was notified on Wednesday of 22 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (4)1 female in her 20’s 1 male in his 20’s 1 female in her 40’s 1 female in... Read More.

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Hamilton County Health Department Reports 1 New COVID-19 Case Wednesday

Thursday, January 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 1 additional positive cases of COVID-19 Wednesday. The individual is a female in her 30’s. To date:There have been 700 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. 17 people who were positive lab-confirmed cases passed away. ... Read More.

SIC’s Pugh to Continue Softball Career at Greenville University

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Jan. 20, 2021) – Southeastern Illinois College student athlete Chesleigh Pugh has signed a letter of intent to transfer to Greenville University in Greenville, Illinois, to play softball.Pugh, the daughter of Michelle Baird and Jamie Strong, is a pitcher and infielder, who intends to... Read More.

NEW PHYSICIAN TO JOIN STAFF OF FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL/HORIZON HEALTHCARE

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce Dr. Jodi Pelegrin, DO, Family Practice physician, will be joining the staff at Fairfield Memorial Hospital/Horizon Healthcare in March 2021. Dr. Pelegrin comes to the award winning team at Fairfield Memorial Hospital with more than 20 years... Read More.

Hamilton County Board Hosts Marathon January Meeting

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

For nearly 2 hours, Hamilton County board members tackled issues Tuesday night. Prior to formal business, Hamilton County Bi-Centennial Co Chairs Andy Rubenacker and Jerry Prince unveiled the Bicentennial logo, available in this story on our website at wrul.com. The gentlemen also laid out... Read More.

Carmi Police Make a Couple of Arrests Tuesday Following Traffic Stops

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

38 year old Serena J. Dunn of Carmi was arrested by Carmi Police Tuesday afternoon, following a traffic stop. Dunn had a White County Warrant for Felony Theft with a bond of $5,000 cash, a White County Warrant for Felony Escape with NO BOND,... Read More.

Wayne County Health Department Reports Gonorrhea Outbreak

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A CDC fact sheet on what the disease is, how it is spread, and how to prevent may be found in the following attachment: Gonorrhea-CDC-Fact-Sheet

Public Health Officials Announce 4,318 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

More than half a million vaccines administeredSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 4,318 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 33 additional deaths.- Champaign County: 2 females 60s, 1 male 60s - Clay County: 1 male... Read More.