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Hamilton County Board to Meet Tuesday

Friday, March 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Hamilton County Board will meet in regular session Tuesday night (March 16th) at 6:00 PM. Alene Carr with Southeastern Illinois Regional Planning and Development will be present as well as a Commission requesting Support of the EDA Partnership Planning Grant on behalf of Hamilton County... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 1,700 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Friday, March 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Highest 7-day vaccination average with more than 98,000 doses administered SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,700 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 55 additional deaths. - Adams County: 1 male 90s - Alexander County: 1 male 70s - Bureau County:... Read More.

Carmi Rotary Club Met Thursday; Chili Feed Planned

Friday, March 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Story courtesy of Randy Adams The Carmi Rotary club is getting back in to the swing of things, as they had their weekly meeting at the Methodist Church in downtown Carmi on Thursday. The main topic of discussion was the upcoming chili feed, which will be... Read More.

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Local Student’s Stoneware Art Chosen for Shrode Exhibit

Friday, March 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 11, 2021) – Trenton Johnson, Norris City native, had one of his works of art selected to be in the Shrode Fine Art and Craft Competition and Exhibition at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. This annual exhibit is open... Read More.

SIC Forensic Falcons sign Harrisburg’s Ian Meshew

Friday, March 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 11, 2021) -- The Southeastern Illinois College Forensic Falcons welcome Harrisburg's Ian Meshew as the newest member of the 2021-22 speech team! Standing are SIC forensics coaches John Corum and Jenny Billman. The Southeastern Illinois College speech team began in 1970 under coaches... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 2 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Friday, March 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 2 additional positive cases of COVID-19 Thursday. 1 male in his 20’s 1 female in her 30’s To date: There have been 773 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. 17 people who were a positive lab-confirmed... Read More.

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Egyptian Health Department Reports 16 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Friday, March 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified Thursday, of 16 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (9) 1 female in her teens 1 male in his 20’s 1 female in her 30’s 3 males in their 40’s ... Read More.

Traffic Stop nets Serious Violent Felon in Possession of Loaded Handgun

Friday, March 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Thursday afternoon at approximately 4:50, Indiana State Police Trooper Widner was patrolling in the area of Fulton Avenue, near Ohio Street, in Evansville, when he stopped the driver of a 2017 Audi for making an unsafe lane movement. The driver was identified as Kelvin... Read More.

State Fire Marshal Reminds Illinoisans to Change Clocks and Batteries, Test Smoke Alarms in Advance of Daylight Saving Time

Friday, March 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Daylight saving time a reminder to check smoke alarms and review fire-safety plans Springfield, Ill- The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds Illinoisans to test, check for expired alarms and replace batteries in their smoke alarms as they change the clock this weekend. “Working... Read More.

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IDNR Launches New Outdoor Recreation Licensing and Campground Reservation Platform

Friday, March 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced the launch of a new user-friendly licensing, registration and reservation platform for outdoor enthusiasts interested in hunting, fishing, boating, snowmobiling and camping. Visitors to https://ExploreMoreIL.com and Read More.

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Hamilton County Board to Meet Tuesday

Public Health Officials Announce 1,700 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Carmi Rotary Club Met Thursday; Chili Feed Planned

Local Student’s Stoneware Art Chosen for Shrode Exhibit

SIC Forensic Falcons sign Harrisburg’s Ian Meshew

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 2 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Egyptian Health Department Reports 16 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Traffic Stop nets Serious Violent Felon in Possession of Loaded Handgun

State Fire Marshal Reminds Illinoisans to Change Clocks and Batteries, Test Smoke Alarms in Advance of Daylight Saving Time

IDNR Launches New Outdoor Recreation Licensing and Campground Reservation Platform

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