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Carmi-White County School Board Met Monday Night; Kelli Chapman Resigned

Wednesday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi-White County School Board met last night in the Junior/Senior High School Cafeteria.Board President Andy Acord started the meeting announcing that board member Kelli Chapman resigned from the board, effective immediately. The board will address the situation at a later date.The Fiscal Year... Read More.

Wabash Chapter DAR Celebrates Constitution Week

Tuesday, September 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Constitution Week is the commemoration of America’s most important document. It is celebrated annually during the week of September 17-23. This year marks the 233rd anniversary of the drafting of the constitution.The United States Constitution stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Accidental Shooting Saturday Night

Monday, September 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

White County 9-1-1 Dispatch received a call Saturday night around 7:34 from a female reporting there was a gunshot victim at the Maunie Gravel Pits.Upon arrival, Officers observed Justin Delong, of Maunie, sitting in the roadway with White County EMS and First Responders tending... Read More.

Beth Sell Reminds White County Voters Polling Places Will Be Open Election Day

Monday, September 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

White County Clerk Beth Sell reminds residents that all precincts will be open on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd. You DO NOT have to vote by mail. The County Clerk’s Office has received numerous phone calls because of a confusing letter that was sent... Read More.

Five Southeastern Illinois Residents Test Positive for COVID-19 Friday

Monday, September 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on September 18, 2020, of five Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya female, in her 30’s, at home and in isolation a female, in her 50’s, at home and... Read More.

24 Illinois Counties at Warning Level for Coronavirus Disease

Monday, September 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 24 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 COVID-19 risk indicators that measure the amount... Read More.

Carmi-White County CUSD #5 Board of Education Will Meet Tonight

Monday, September 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi-White County CUSD #5 Board of Education will meet Monday, September 21, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Junior/Senior High School cafeteria. Guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) will be followed. This includes:·... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 17 New Cases of COVID-19

Friday, September 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on September 17, 2020, of seventeen Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya male, under the age of 5, at home and in isolation a male, under the age of... Read More.

BRAD LEE CHOSEN AS EGYPTIAN REGION SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR

Friday, September 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Egyptian Division of the Illinois Association of School Administrators is pleased to announce the selection of Carmi-White County Community Unit School District No. 5 Superintendent Brad Lee as the region’s Superintendent of the Year for the 2020-2021 school year. Mr. Lee, who has... Read More.

Hamilton County Reports Two New Cases of COVID-19

Friday, September 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of two additional positive cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours in Hamilton County residents:Female infant Male in his 70’s To date:There have been 64 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. One person who was a positive lab-confirmed case passed away.53 people have recovered. 9 people are currently isolating at home. ... Read More.