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Egyptian Health Department Reports 52 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Friday, November 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Thursday, of 52 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline CountyFemale: 3 in their teens, 1 in their 20’s, 3 in their 30’s, 1 in their 40’s, 5 in their... Read More.

Wabash Christian Village COVID Update from Thursday Afternoon

Friday, November 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

With CoViD-19 cases surging throughout the area, concern naturally centers in on those at highest risk. Wabash Christian’s information update from Thursday, November 19th afternoon shows the community has recorded a total of 38 residents who have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. 27 of... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 6 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Friday, November 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 6 additional positive cases of COVID-19 Thursday. They include… 1 Female in her 20’s 3 Males in their 60’s 1 Female in her 70’s 1 Male in his 80’s To Date:There have been 340 lab-confirmed positive cases... Read More.

Goodwin Sentenced in White County Court Thursday

Friday, November 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

25 year old Dakota Goodwin of Carmi was sentenced, in White County Court, Thursday, to 6 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections plus 1 year Mandatory Supervised Release on a class 3 felony charge of Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon.... Read More.

Carmi American Legion Dance CANCELED!

Thursday, November 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CANCELED

FMH EXPANSION PROGRESS

Thursday, November 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s weekly updates are here to help keep the public informed as progress continues to be made on our Expansion Project to help meet the growing needs of our community.The week of November 16th should see the completion of the concrete floor... Read More.

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FMH CELEBRATES NATIONAL RURAL HEALTH DAY

Thursday, November 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital will join the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) and other State/National rural stakeholders in celebrating National Rural Health Day on Thursday, November 19, 2020. NOSORH created National Rural Health Day as a way to showcase rural America; increase... Read More.

Chamber Announces Intention to Award Business Grant to the Tune of $2,500

Thursday, November 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

One of the important questions the Carmi Chamber of Commerce has repeatedly asked itself over several decades is how to best show value to it’s membership. A new initiative aims to deliver on that “what’s in it for me” question in the form of... Read More.

HMHD TO MODIFY PATIENT VISITOR RESTRICTIONS

Thursday, November 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(McLeansboro, IL) – For the health and safety of our patients and care team, Hamilton Memorial Hospital District (HMHD) will modify visitor restrictions to the hospital beginning today, (Thursday, November 19th) Only one visitor over the age of 18 per eligible patient allowed at... Read More.

Carmi Rotary Club Drive-Through Chili Supper Friday

Thursday, November 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi Rotary Club is getting an event in just under the wire with Illinois’ slide backwards to Tier 3. Rotary president Dr. Patrick Haskell says the chili supper will be a drive through event this Friday, November 20th from 5p – 7pm. Folks are... Read More.