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McLeansboro City Council Discusses Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Funding at Special Meeting Tuesday

Wednesday, September 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

At the special McLeansboro City Council meeting held at the Hamilton County Courthouse yesterday afternoon, there was a lengthy discussion of the possible funding options for the proposed sanitary sewer lift station.Mike McKey of the Illinois State Department of Agriculture went over the figures... Read More.

Indiana State Police Increase Patrols during Labor Day Weekend

Wednesday, September 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Enforcement Campaign In an attempt to reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities during this upcoming holiday weekend, Indiana State Police will be participating in the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign. Now through Labor Day, Indiana State Police will be conducting... Read More.

White County Board to Meet Tuesday Morning

Wednesday, September 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Board will meet Tuesday, September 8th, at 9:00 AM at the White County Courthouse. With respect to the Circuit Court and the recent rise in cases of COVID-19, you are asked to wear a mask when entering the building and courtroom.... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF AN ALCOHOL COUNTERMEASURE ENFORCEMENT PATROL

Wednesday, September 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the results of an Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrol held in Wayne County in August. This ACE patrol allowed the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in... Read More.

Illinois State Police Announce Results of Recent Distracted Driving Enforcement

Wednesday, September 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the results of a Distracted Driving Enforcement Program patrol held in Wayne County during August. This program provided extra patrol coverage for ISP officers to focus on saving lives and reducing... Read More.

Illinois State Police Announce Results of Recent Distracted Driving Enforcement

Wednesday, September 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the results of a Distracted Driving Enforcement Program patrol held in Saline County during August. This program provided extra patrol coverage for ISP officers to focus on saving lives and reducing... Read More.

RLC Hires Walker Bullington as Next Head Baseball Coach

Wednesday, September 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, Ill. (Sept. 1, 2020) — Rend Lake College has announced the hiring of its next head baseball coach — one who arrives with plenty of coaching experience.Walker Bullington, a native of Russellville, Tenn., will take over for the... Read More.

FOREST SERVICE CLOSES SNAKE ROAD FOR FALL MIGRATION

Wednesday, September 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Wolf Lake, IL—September 1, 2020 — Bi-annually the Shawnee National Forest closes Forest Service Road No. 345, also known as Snake Road, to help ensure safe crossing for several species of snakes and amphibians during their critical time of migration.The 2.5-mile-long road closes the... Read More.

Five Residents in Tri County Area Test Positive for CoViD Tuesday 9/1/20 Including Two White Countians

Tuesday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on September 1, 2020, of five Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County o a female, in her 20’s, at home and in isolation o a male, in his 40’s, at home and in... Read More.

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Produce and Dairy Giveaway Wednesday at White County Senior Citizen’s Center

Tuesday, September 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

There will be a Produce and Dairy Giveaway Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the White County Senior Citizen’s Center. 11:00 – 12:00 will be for senior citizens (60 and older), 12:00 – 1:00 will be for the general public. They ask... Read More.