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White County SWCD Director Election and Lunch Postponed

Saturday, February 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Soil and Water Conservation District staff and Directors have decided that due to the forecast of extreme weather and snow accumulation possible on February 18 and prior, the Landowner Appreciation lunch and Director Election will be postponed until the following Thursday,... Read More.

Phi Theta Kappa Application Period Open at Wabash Valley College

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mount Carmel, Ill.— The application period for Wabash Valley College’s honor society, Phi Theta Kappa, is now open. Applications are available in the Student Services office and must be turned in by March 5, 2021. Phi Theta Kappa is the national honor society for American... Read More.

Tonight’s Carmi-White County JV/Varsity Boy’s Basketball Game Cancelled

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi-White County JV/Varsity Boys’ Basketball game tonight vs. Hardin County has been cancelled.

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UPDATE: Missing Macedonia Man Found Thursday; Truck Still Missing

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A missing Macedonia man, 31 year old Samuel A. Miller was located Thursday. He had been missing since Tuesday evening, when he was last seen leaving home with his dog. Miller was driving a white, 2000 Ford F-350 dually pick up truck, IL 482293D which,... Read More.

CLOSINGS AND CANCELLATIONS 2/11

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi-White County Schools (Any Unit #5 students wanting meals for today should pick them up at the Junior/Senior High School back parking lot between 9:30 and 10:00 a.m.) NCOE Schools Hamilton County Schools (The Daycare will remain open) Gallatin County Schools Geff Grade School (All staff will report... Read More.

Gov. Pritzker Announces the ACA Marketplace is Reopening for Illinoisans to Purchase Health Insurance Coverage

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

February 15th is the start of the new 2021 Special Enrollment Period Chicago – Governor JB Pritzker is encouraging eligible Illinoisans who do not have health insurance to enroll in an ACA Health Insurance Marketplace plan beginning February 15th. An executive order signed by President Biden... Read More.

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Public Health Officials Announce 2,838 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

More than 1.5 million doses of vaccine administered in Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,838 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 102 additional deaths. - Clay County: 1 female 80s - Clinton County: 1 female 80s - Coles County:... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE PUBLISH FIRST REPORT FROM NEWLY FORMED MOVE OVER TASK FORCE

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Report Highlights Proposals to Improve Safety of Law Enforcement, First Responders, and Motorists The Move Over Task Force, formed by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker in 2019, today delivered a report detailing their study of the causes of Move Over crashes and violations... Read More.

First Case of B.1.351 COVID-19 Variant in Illinois

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Continued mask wearing and vaccination are essential SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced the first case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) variant B.1.351, which was first identified in South Africa. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the variant in... Read More.

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State Representative Dave Severin Appointed as Republican Spokesperson to Three Key House Committees

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

BENTON – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) announced this week that he’s been appointed to serve as the House Republican Spokesperson for three Illinois House Committees. Severin, a Benton native, and 117th district State Representative serving in his third term, says his experience in... Read More.

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White County SWCD Director Election and Lunch Postponed

Phi Theta Kappa Application Period Open at Wabash Valley College

Tonight’s Carmi-White County JV/Varsity Boy’s Basketball Game Cancelled

UPDATE: Missing Macedonia Man Found Thursday; Truck Still Missing

CLOSINGS AND CANCELLATIONS 2/11

Gov. Pritzker Announces the ACA Marketplace is Reopening for Illinoisans to Purchase Health Insurance Coverage

Public Health Officials Announce 2,838 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE PUBLISH FIRST REPORT FROM NEWLY FORMED MOVE OVER TASK FORCE

First Case of B.1.351 COVID-19 Variant in Illinois

State Representative Dave Severin Appointed as Republican Spokesperson to Three Key House Committees

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