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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.

Egyptian Health Department Notified Over Weekend of 42 New COVID-19 Cases

Monday, November 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified over the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of a combined total of 42 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline Countya male under the age of 5 a male in his teens ... Read More.

Blood Donations Urged Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Upcoming Holidays

Monday, November 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Nov. 8, 2020 —The American Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to band together to give blood or platelets and help ensure a stable blood supply for patients this holiday season. The traditional slump in blood donations between Thanksgiving and New... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Notified Friday of 2 Saline Co. Deaths and 52 New Cases of COVID

Saturday, November 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified Friday of 2 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 Friday of... Read More.

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ISP District 19 Investigates Single Vehicle Traffic Crash Friday Morning in Hamilton County

Saturday, November 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 investigated a Single Vehicle Traffic Crash with Injury Friday morning in Hamilton County. 51 year old Jerry F. Quillman of Norris City was traveling northbound on South Jackson Street near East Market Street in McLeansboro, when he lost control of... Read More.

Grayville City Council to Meet Monday Following a Park Committee Meeting

Friday, November 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Grayville City Council will meet Monday at 7 p.m., preceded by a Park Committee Meeting at 6 p.m. During the Council Meeting, they will review the temporary executive powers and disaster declaration. There will also be an Executive Session for the purchase or lease of... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department Takes a Theft Report and an Aggravated Battery Report

Friday, November 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Sheriff’s Department received a theft report Wednesday morning from Kevin Phipps. Phipps advised sometime in the last couple of days someone entered upon his property to commit a theft. Phipps advised he has a 2005 Dodge Caravan on his property and... Read More.

Wayne County Health Department Reports 23rd COVID Related Death Thursday; 17 New Cases

Friday, November 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Wayne County Health Department reported its 23rd COVID-19 related death Thursday, and it also reported 17 new cases, bringing its total to 577; 107 were active, including six hospitalizations. Edwards County announced 12 new cases from October 29th through November 5th, bringing its... Read More.