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Illinois State Police Announces September Activity and Enforcement

Carmi, IL – Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of September. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,939 incidents during the month. Enforcement... Read More.

Kerns Arrested Thursday on Multiple Charges

Monday, October 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 69 year old Norris City man, Ronald Gene Kerns, was arrested by Carmi Police Thursday afternoon, following a traffic stop on Stewart Street in Carmi. He was arrested for Driving While License is Revoked, as well as Possession of Methamphetamine (14.65 grams), Unlawful... Read More.

28 Illinois Counties at Warning Level for Coronavirus Disease

Monday, October 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Number of counties increases from 17 last week SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 28 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A county enters a warning level when two or more... Read More.

Twenty-One Southeastern Illinois Residents Test Positive for COVID-19 Over the Weekend

Monday, October 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified over the weekend (Saturday and Sunday), of twenty-one Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline Countya female, under the age of 5, at home and in isolation a female, under the... Read More.

Wayne County Announces 9 New Cases of COVID-19; Wabash County Adds 2 Cases

Friday, October 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Wayne County Health Department announced nine new cases of COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the county’s total to 306. 56 cases were active, including nine hospitalizations. Wabash County added two cases and sat at 173 total. No new cases were reported in Edwards or Hamilton... Read More.

Edwards County School District Notified of Individuals Who Tested Positive for COVID-19

Friday, October 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Edwards County School District has been notified of individuals at ECHS and AGS who have tested positive for COVID-19. The Edwards County Health Office is working with the district to identify close contacts, and they will be quarantined for 14 days from the... Read More.

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Open Line ON DEMAND – Candidate Ray Mitchell for White County Board, District 3

Friday, October 2 by Jc Tinsley

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White County 4-H Support Committee Thanks All Who Donated to 2020 4-H Livestock Fundraiser

Friday, October 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Red Cross Blood Donors Have New Opportunity to Help Patients Fighting COVID-19

Friday, October 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Donors needed this fall to maintain blood supply amid ongoing pandemic LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Oct. 1, 2020) — Plasma from whole blood donations made through the American Red Cross that test positive for COVID-19 antibodies may now help current coronavirus patients in need of convalescent plasma... Read More.

RLC COMMUNITY & CORPORATE EDUCATION OFFERS VARIETY OF ONLINE CLASSES IN OCTOBER

Friday, October 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, Ill. (Oct. 1, 2020) — Personal enrichment and professional development doesn’t have to stop just because you are stuck at home. Rend Lake College Community and Corporate Education has several online classes available this October from the comfort of your own home.Online Tutoring... Read More.