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Two White County Residents Among Nine CoViD Positives Announced Monday by Egyptian Health Department

Monday, September 14 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on September 14, 2020, of nine Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya female, under the age of 10, at home and in isolation a female, in her 20’s, at... Read More.

Power Outage Planned for Small Section of Carmi Customers Wednesday Morning

Monday, September 14 by Jc Tinsley

There will be a planned power outage on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 from 7:30-8:30am for the 200 block of the east side of 7th Street, the 600-700 blocks of the south side of Oak Street, the 600 block of the north side of Crebs, and... Read More.

Tyree Behind Bars Following Friday Afternoon Traffic Stop

Monday, September 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

31 year old Larry R. Tyree was arrested by Carmi Police Friday just after noon after Police stopped a vehicle in which he was a passenger. Tyree was arrested for Illegal Possession of Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle, Failure to Appear Warrants out of... Read More.

Enfield Village Board to Meet Tuesday Night

Monday, September 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Enfield Village Board will meet Tuesday at 7:00 PM. The Board will be practicing social distancing. Please maintain a 6-foot distance between other members of the public. Masks will not be required but you are welcome to wear them. The Board will hear the... Read More.

ISP District 19 Investigates Crash Saturday in Saline County

Monday, September 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 investigated a single vehicle traffic crash early Saturday around 12:35 a.m. in Saline County. A preliminary investigation indicates a 17 year old male from Galatia was traveling northbound in his 2009 Ford F250 on Mt. Moriah Road, approximately ½... Read More.

Wayne County Health Department Reports 39 New Positive COVID Cases Saturday

Monday, September 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

According to our sister station WFIW Fairfield...The Wayne County Health Department reported 39 new positive cases of the coronavirus Saturday, the most cases reported in a single day since the pandemic began. Saturday’s cases include five female teens, 18 male teens, a female in... Read More.

Egyptian Health Reports Eleven New Cases of COVID-19 Over the Weekend

Monday, September 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified over the weekend of eleven Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya male, in his teens, case status in progress a female, in her 30’s, case status in progress 2... Read More.

ISP District 19 Investigates Single Vehicle Crash in Hamilton County Friday Morning

Saturday, September 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 investigated a single vehicle personal injury crash Friday morning just before 8.A preliminary investigation indicates a 15 year old female was traveling southbound on State Route 142 approximately 1400 feet south of Hamilton County Road 400 North. For an... Read More.

30 Illinois Counties at Warning Level for Coronavirus Disease

Saturday, September 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 30 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.

FMH Donates AED to the Fairfield Girls Softball Association

Saturday, September 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

In its ongoing efforts to better improve the lives of those we serve, Fairfield Memorial Hospital recently donated an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to the Fairfield Girls Softball Association to be installed at the softball field concession stand in Fairfield to help better ensure... Read More.