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Press Release for Recovery Resource Center Arts and Crafts program November 21

Tuesday, November 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Southeastern Illinois Substance Use Prevention, Recovery and Treatment (SI SUPRT) Council will host a thanks-themed arts and crafts stress reduction program Saturday, November 21 from 2- 4 p.m. via Zoom. The workshop will help people look at holiday stresses and provide suggestions on... Read More.

Forensic Falcons Compete in Season Opener

Tuesday, November 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (November 9, 2020) - SIC’s Forensic Falcons were named team champions at this weekend’s 2020 Pioneer Trails tournament, hosted by Casper College (WY). The team competed against eleven colleges and universities from across the country, including programs from California, Colorado, Kansas, Wyoming,... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest Provides Contact-free Customer Services

Tuesday, November 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, IL November 9, 2020 –The Shawnee National Forest is providing contact-free customer services at their offices located in Harrisburg, Jonesboro and Vienna Illinois. Although brochures and recreation information are available on the Forest's website, visitors can now stop by the offices on Monday, Wednesday... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 3 Saline County Deaths; 30 New COVID-19 Cases Monday

Tuesday, November 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified of 3 Saline County residents who have passed away due to complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Egyptian Health Department is saddened by this news and their thoughts are with the families. Egyptian Health Department was notified on Monday of 30... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 47 New COVID-19 Cases

Tuesday, November 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of 47 additional positive cases of COVID-19 over the past 4 days. They include: 2 female children a female in her teens a male in his teens 2 females in their 20’s a male in his 20’s ... Read More.

Grayville City Council Met Monday Night

Tuesday, November 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Part of the purpose of a council is to have a group of individuals making decisions. It was apparent at Monday night’s Grayville Council gathering however that one commissioner in particular’s absence was heavily felt. Finance Commissioner David Jordan is having knee replacement surgery... Read More.

ISP District 19 Investigates Single Vehicle Crash Early Monday Morning

Monday, November 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 investigated a Single Vehicle Personal Injury Traffic Crash early (this) Monday morning around 5:23 AM. 56 year old Eva Pollard of Carmi and a passenger, 19 year old Tyler Bolin of Carmi, were traveling east on Illinois Route 141 near... Read More.

White County Board to Meet Tuesday at 7:00 PM

Monday, November 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Board will meet Tuesday at 7:00PM at the White County Courthouse. With respect to the Circuit Court, they ask that you please wear a mask when entering the building and courtroom. Please maintain a social distance and once seated, you may... Read More.

FMH EXPANSION PROGRESS

Monday, November 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s weekly updates are here to inform our patients and community as the progress continues on our Expansion Project. We hope you find these updates informative as we work towards expanding our services to meet the growing needs of our community. This week,... Read More.

Illinois State Police Announces October Activity and Enforcement

Monday, November 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi, IL – Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announced activity and enforcement figures for the month of October. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,620 incidents during the month.Enforcement activity... Read More.