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Egyptian Health Department Reports 58 New COVID-19 Cases Wednesday

Thursday, December 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified, on Wednesday, of 58 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (30) 1 male under the age of 10 1 male in his teens 7 females in their 20’s 3... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 4 New Cases of COVID-19 Wednesday

Thursday, December 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 4 additional positive cases of COVID-19 Wednesday. They include… 1 female in her 30’s 1 male in his 40’s 1 female in her 60’s 1 female in her 80’s To date:There have been 453 lab-confirmed positive cases... Read More.

IDNR Releases 2020 Preliminary Deer Harvest Information

Thursday, December 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hunters throughout Illinois took more than 1,100 deer during the 2020 Firearm Deer Season than the previous year according to preliminary totals released by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. 76,579 animals were killed during the 7 day total; that’s 1,162 more than 2019... Read More.

Two More Individuals Arrested in Late November Robbery Spree

Thursday, December 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

If they’d gotten away with it, it might’ve been an impressive feat fit for a Hollywood movie. Instead, the suspects involved in a 9 location crime spree are now facing a variety of charges. Amber Nunley and Tangela Winemiller are the latest suspects placed under... Read More.

McLeansboro City Council Met Tuesday; Tax Levy Approved

Wednesday, December 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The McLeansboro City Council held its regular monthly meeting last night by phone due to COVID-19 concerns.The Annual Tax Levy for the City of Mcleansboro for the fiscal year beginning May 1st, 2021 and ending April 30th 2022 was approved. The date of the... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 7 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday

Wednesday, December 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified Tuesday of 7 additional positive cases of COVID-19. The individuals include… 1 male in his teen’s 2 males in their 20’s 1 female in her 20’s 1 female in her 30’s 1 male in his 40’s 1 female... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 59 New Cases of COVID-19 Tuesday

Wednesday, December 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified, on Tuesday, of 59 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (25)2 males under the age of 10 1 male in his teens 1 female in her 20’s 3 males... Read More.

Pre-trial Hearing Held Tuesday for Brodey I. Murbarger

Wednesday, December 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

From our sister station WFIW in Fairfield… A pre-trial hearing was held yesterday (Tuesday) via Zoom in Wayne County Circuit Court for 25-year-old Brodey I. Murbarger. His attorney, Christian Baril, filed two motions before Judge Michael Molt- one for the allowance of in-person visits with... Read More.

Press Release from the office of Pamela Armstrong, White County Treasurer

Wednesday, December 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Prepayments for the 2019 property taxes will be accepted in our office, by mail or in the drop box through December 31, 2020. After this time, no payments will be taken until the bills are mailed out around the end of January, 2021. Our... Read More.

Illinois State Police Donates to Local Charities

Wednesday, December 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi, IL - Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, would like to announce District 19 was able to make monetary donations to several charitable organizations this year, even though the District was unable to host their 19th annual in-house Charity Auction... Read More.