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17 Illinois Counties at Warning Level for Coronavirus Disease

Saturday, September 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Number of counties decreases from 24 last weekSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 17 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.

Spotlight White County 4-H

Saturday, September 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

White County 4-H Federation and Little Giant Grocery Store is partnering to “Spotlight White County 4-H” for the month of October. Donate a dollar at the store and your name will be written on a card. All money collected will go back to the... Read More.

Twenty Four Tri County Residents Test Positive for CoViD-19 Friday; 20 in Saline, 1 in Gallatin, 3 in White

Friday, September 25 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on September 25, 2020, of 24 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya female, in her 20’s, at home and in isolation a female, in her 20’s, at home and... Read More.

WROY/WRUL News ON DEMAND – Brenton Stanley Talks Breonna Taylor Case

Friday, September 25 by Jc Tinsley

Stanley is a 2003 graduate and co-valedictorian from Carmi White County High School. He currently works for personal injury firm Morgan & Morgan in Louisville, specifically on class action and mass tort litigation. Stanley is familiar with both Commonwealth Attorney Tom Wine (working in... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Family Dental – Free Dental Care Day

Friday, September 25 by Jc Tinsley

WROY/WRUL Radio · Open Line ON DEMAND Carmi Family Dental - Free Dental Care... Read More.

WVC bass team signs Jason Mendenhall of Carmi

Friday, September 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mt. Carmel, Ill.— Wabash Valley College's bass coach, Professor Todd Gill, is excited to announce the signing of Jason Mendenhall for the 2021–2022 collegiate bass season. Mendenhall signed on Wednesday evening, Sept. 9.Jason is the son of Jeff and Angela Mendenhall of Carmi, Illinois.... Read More.

WVC seeking applicants for Phyllis J. Schucker Memorial Scholarship

Friday, September 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mt. Carmel, Ill.— Wabash Valley College is now seeking applicants for the Phyllis J. Schucker Memorial Scholarship.The Phyllis J. Schucker Memorial Scholarship is a one-time scholarship, established out of love and respect for Phyllis. The memorial scholarship was set up by Phyllis’s niece Rayna... Read More.

We Love White County Check Presentation/Groundbreaking Tuesday, September 29th

Friday, September 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

We Love White County is partnering with the City of Carmi to purchase playground equipment for a park on the site of the old movie theater. On Tuesday, September 29th, at 9 AM, We Love White County will be presenting Mayor Pollard with a... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 10 New Positive COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Friday, September 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on September 24, 2020, of ten Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya female, in her teens, at home and in isolation a female, in her 20’s, at home and... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 1 New COVID-19 Case Thursday

Friday, September 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of one additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County residents:Female in her 20’s To date:There have been 71 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. Two people who were a positive lab-confirmed case passed away. 58 people have recovered.11 people are currently isolating at home.Hamilton County Health Department continues to investigate each case... Read More.