Local News

FIRST BANK DONATES $15,000 IN RELIEF FUNDS TO LOCAL SENIOR CENTERS

Wednesday, October 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CARMI, ILLINOIS – First Bank (First National Bank of Carmi) recently received a $15,000 grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago’s Targeted Impact Fund, which supports relief efforts for populations hardest-hit by COVID-19. First Bank chose to distribute these funds to local senior... Read More.

Enfield Village Board Met Tuesday Night

Wednesday, October 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Enfield Village Board met last night.The board approved the amended Fiscal Year 2020 Budget based off of numbers from the previous year. The tax levy ordinance was also approved. A 30 minute public hearing on the budget was held prior to the regular... Read More.

Free COVID-19 Drive Thru Testing in Mt. Vernon, IL

Tuesday, October 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hannah Lueke and Jasmine Smith Place Third at Tennis Sectionals Saturday

Tuesday, October 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi’s Hannah Lueke and Jasmine Smith placed third at Tennis Sectionals Saturday in Herrin. This qualifies them for the State Tournament. Due to COVID-19, the State Tournament in Chicago will not be played, so this accomplishment will be their last hardware they bring home... Read More.

Carmi-White County Unit #5 School Board Met Monday Night

Tuesday, October 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi-White County School Board met last night.The district is now accepting letters of interest to fill a board member vacancy. The individual selected will serve on the school board from the date of appointment to the seating of the new board in the... Read More.

Indiana State Police Partners with DEA for 19th Drug Take Back Day

Tuesday, October 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(Indianapolis, IN)- On Saturday, October 24, 2020 the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring the 19th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative. The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs.Collection sites will be set up... Read More.

FMH EXPANSION PROGRESS

Tuesday, October 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s construction on our expansion project continues to progress! We are very excited about what this expansion represents for our hospital and the communities we serve. Fairfield Memorial is going to offer weekly updates on the expansion project to keep our community... Read More.

Sweats for Vets

Tuesday, October 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Washington Attendance Center is having their annual clothing drive to donate to veterans at some of the local VA clinics and nursing homes. How can you help?You can help by simply collecting new sweatshirts, sweatpants, long or short sleeved t-shirts, insulated underwear, socks, and/or slippers... Read More.

FMH TO X-RAY HALLOWEEN CANDY FOR FREE

Tuesday, October 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Halloween is right around the corner! The staff of Fairfield Memorial Hospital wants everyone to have a safe, but fun time! Fairfield Memorial Hospital's Radiology Department will be available the evenings of October 30th and 31st from 5pm until 9pm, for anyone that would... Read More.