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

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.

17 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Tri-County Area Thursday

Friday, October 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on October 1, 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, in his teens, at... Read More.

Carmi Chamber Announces Virtual Dinner to be Held in Place of Traditional Gathering

Thursday, October 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce will hold what they're billing as a Virtual Dinner on Thursday, October 29th, in lieu of the traditional in-person event normally held on the first Monday of October. The dinner had originally been planned for October 5th."Difficult times bring... Read More.

Sadler Arrested on Multiple Charges Wednesday Following Police Chase

Thursday, October 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi Police arrested 20 year old Eric M. Sadler of Grayville, Wednesday afternoon, near the railroad tracks, behind Pundrakes, on a Failure to Appear Warrant for Burglary. He was also charged with Aggravated Battery on a Peace Officer, Obstructing Justice and Resisting/Obstructing a Peace... Read More.

Free Dental Day at Carmi Family Dental Friday, October 2nd

Thursday, October 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Join Carmi Family Dental on Friday, Oct 2nd, 2020 starting at 6:00 AM for their 8th annual Free Dental Day.- Any uninsured Adult (18 years+) -Choose either 1 Filling, 1 Extraction, or a Cleaning (one per patient!) -First Come First Served basis - NO appointments can... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Meet the Candidate – Judge Judy Cates

Thursday, October 1 by Jc Tinsley

WROY/WRUL Radio · Judge Judy Cates - Candidate for Illinois Supreme Court

Illinois Department of Public Health Issues COVID-19 Halloween Festivities Guidance

Thursday, October 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The 3 W’s still apply – Wash your hands. Watch your distance. Wear your mask. SPRINGFIELD – As we head into the holiday season, starting with Halloween, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is issuing guidance to help people celebrate safely as we continue to... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 2 New Positive Cases of COVID-19

Thursday, October 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of two additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County residents:2 Females in their 60’s To date:There have been 77 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. Two people who were a positive lab-confirmed case passed away. 69 people have recovered.5 people are currently isolating at home. 1 person currently hospitlizedHamilton County Health Department continues... Read More.

Swanner Enters Open Plea of “Guilty but Mentally Ill” in White County Court Wednesday

Thursday, October 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Clayton Andrew Swanner, 36, Crossville, entered an open plea of "guilty but mentally ill" to the offense of First Degree Murder with an agreed sentencing range of 20-45 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. The case has been set for a sentencing hearing... Read More.