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Two More Cases of COVID-19 in Wayne County Over the Weekend

The Wayne County Health Department reported another positive case of the coronavirus Saturday, a female in her 20s. and one additional case of COVID-19 Sunday- a male in his 70s. The county has now reported 30 total cases; 23 people have recovered, and six... Read More.

ISP District 19 Investigates Single-Vehicle Crash on Friday in White County

Monday, July 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

According to a preliminary investigation released by Illinois State Police at District 19, a Geff man was injured in a single-vehicle crash on Friday.26 year old Remington C. Harrison of Geff was travelling west on Illinois Route 141 at Noel Road in White County... Read More.

PRITZKER ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE $270 MILLION IN ASSISTANCE FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS THROUGHOUT ILLINOIS

Monday, July 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

BIG economic recovery program deploys $270 million to help child care businesses reopen safely amidst ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, giving preference to hard-hit communities CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) today announced $270 million in funding is available to assist... Read More.

Fifteen New Tri County CoViD-19 Cases Announced Sunday by Egyptian

Sunday, July 26 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Sunday, July 26, 2020 of fifteen Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:  Saline County o a female, in her 60’s, at home and in isolationo a male, in his 60’s, at home... Read More.

Nineteen New CoViD-19 Cases Announced Friday by Egyptian Health Department

Friday, July 24 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Friday, July 24, 2020 of nineteen Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County o a female, in her teens, at home and in isolation o a male, in his teens, at home... Read More.

Carmi White County – Return to Learn – Part 4

Friday, July 24 by Jc Tinsley

In part 4 of our multi-part conversation with Carmi White County Unit 5 School Board president Andy Acord, Unit 5 Superintendent Brad Lee, and Director of Curriculum Dr. Amy Dixon, WROY/WRUL News' Jc Tinsley talks with the trio about education at Brownsville, budget, and... Read More.

Carmi White County Unit 5 – Return to Learn – Part 3

Friday, July 24 by Jc Tinsley

In part 3 of our multi-part conversation with Carmi White County Unit 5 School Board president Andy Acord, Unit 5 Superintendent Brad Lee, and Director of Curriculum Dr. Amy Dixon, WROY/WRUL News' Jc Tinsley talks with the trio specifically about questions the public has... Read More.

Carmi White County Unit 5 – Return to Learn – Part 2

Friday, July 24 by Jc Tinsley

In part 2 of our multi-part conversation with Carmi White County Unit 5 School Board president Andy Acord, Unit 5 Superintendent Brad Lee, and Director of Curriculum Dr. Amy Dixon, WROY/WRUL News' Jc Tinsley talks with the trio specifically about questions the public has... Read More.

Boil Order Lifted for Saline Valley District Water Customers

Friday, July 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The boil order that was in effect for Saline Valley Water District Customers in the Battleford Road Area has been lifted as of Friday morning.

FMH PRESENTS JULY EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Friday, July 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary patient care and customer services within and outside of the Hospital. Emily Rush RN, who works as a Registered Nurse in the FMH Surgical Services Department, was... Read More.