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Egyptian Health Department Reports Six New Cases of COVID-19 Saturday

Saturday, October 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on October 10, 2020, of six Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya female, in her 20’s, case status in progress a female, in her 20’s, case status in progress ... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 17 New COVID-19 Cases in Southeastern Illinois

Saturday, October 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on October 9, 2020, of seventeen Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya female, in her 20’s, case status in progress a female, in her 30’s, case status in progress ... Read More.

First Human West Nile Virus Death in Illinois for 2020

Friday, October 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first human West Nile virus-related death in Illinois for 2020. A Chicago resident who became ill in mid-September and tested positive for West Nile virus has died.“Although we are already into fall, West... Read More.

Grayville City Council to Meet Monday

Friday, October 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Grayville City Council will meet Monday, October 12th, at 7:00 PM. There will be a review of temporary executive powers and disaster declaration, followed by an Executive Session to discuss the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body,... Read More.

New Illinois to Announce Declaration of Independence from the State of Illinois

Friday, October 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(Carthage, IL – October 1, 2020)—On Saturday, October 17, from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, New Illinois will have a public reading of their Declaration of Independence from the State of Illinois at the Hancock County Courthouse, 500 Main Street, Carthage, Illinois. Speakers will include:·... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Announces 14 New Cases of COVID-19 Thursday

Friday, October 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on October 8, 2020, of fourteen Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya male, under the age of 13, case status in progress a female, in her 20’s, at home... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Announces Four New Positive COVID Cases Thursday

Friday, October 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of four additional positive cases of COVID-19 Thursday. They include:a male in his 40’s a female in her 40’s a male in his 50’s a female in her 80’sTo date:There have been 87 lab-confirmed positive cases... Read More.

City of Carmi Trick-or-Treat Hours Announced

Thursday, October 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mayor Jeff Pollard has announced that Trick-or-Treat hours in the City of Carmi will be Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 4-8pm.Trick-or-Treaters should only visit those homes with porch lights turned on.Drivers should use extra caution during these hours.

FMH PRESENTS OCTOBER EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Thursday, October 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary patient care and customer services within and outside of the Hospital.Tammy Schlesinger, who works in the Nutritional Services Department, was selected as the October 2020 Employee... Read More.

White County Mayors Sign Proclamations Declaring This National 4-H Week

Thursday, October 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

It's National 4-H Week, October 4th - 10th. National 4-H Week is an opportunity to highlight the remarkable 4-H youth in your communities and showcase the incredible experiences that 4-H offers young people. Grayville Mayor Travis Thompson, Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard, and Norris City... Read More.