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IEMA Encourages People to Prepare for Earthquakes

Tuesday, February 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Preparedness actions can prevent injuries, reduce property damage SPRINGFIELD – In recognition of the earthquake risk posed by the New Madrid and Wabash Valley seismic zones, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies are promoting earthquake preparedness throughout the month of... Read More.

WVC Bass Team Signs Hunter Capehart of Otwell, Ind.

Tuesday, February 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mount Carmel, Ill.— Wabash Valley College's bass coach, Professor Todd Gill, is excited to announce the signing of Hunter Capehart for the 2021–2022 collegiate bass season. Capehart signed on Friday afternoon, Jan. 29. Hunter is the son of James and Julie Capehart of Otwell, Ind.... Read More.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum offers special events and prices in February

Tuesday, February 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Free admission on Lincoln’s birthday SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is offering free admission Feb. 12 in honor of Lincoln’s Birthday and to celebrate the museum reopening to the public. In addition, children will be admitted free on Presidents Day... Read More.

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Blazier Sentenced to 3 Years in White County Court Monday

Tuesday, February 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

36 year old Christopher D. Blazier, of Carmi, was sentenced, Monday, in White County Court, to 3 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, followed by 4 years Mandatory Supervised Release, on a class 4 felony charge of Domestic Battery. Blazier’s sentencing came at... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 6 New COVID Cases January 29 – February 1

Tuesday, February 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 6 additional positive cases of COVID-19 January 29 – February 1. They include… 1 female in her 50’s 1 female in her teen’s 2 males in their 60’s 1 female in her 70’s 1 male in his... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 15 New COVID-19 Cases Monday

Tuesday, February 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Monday of 15 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). Saline County (4) 1 female in her teens 1 female in her 30’s 1 female in her 40’s 1 female; age demographics unknown-case status in... Read More.

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HHS CARES Act Distributions for Carmi

Tuesday, February 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Through the fourth quarter of 2020, businesses in Carmi received $241,206 and health-related relief from the CARES Act issued by the Department of Health and Human Services. According to numbers reported through the fourth quarter of 2020, businesses in Illinois received $5.2 billion in health-related... Read More.

Norris City Village Board Met Monday Night

Tuesday, February 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Norris City Village Board met in its regular monthly session last night in what was the shortest meeting that many of the board members could recall in some time, 19 minutes. Board members Sue James and Skip Land attended the meeting via telephone and... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber Unveils Debut Member of the Month Award Winner and More

Monday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line On Demand, Jc visits with Carmi Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kelly Northcott and Executive Board Secretary Lacey Harms. They unveil the first Member of the Month award winner, discuss what's coming up with the organization, and go... Read More.

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Road Closed Due to Water Leak

Monday, February 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Due to a water leak, 7th Street is closed between Smith Street and Stewart Street. The City of Carmi regrets any inconvenience.

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IEMA Encourages People to Prepare for Earthquakes

WVC Bass Team Signs Hunter Capehart of Otwell, Ind.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum offers special events and prices in February

Blazier Sentenced to 3 Years in White County Court Monday

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 6 New COVID Cases January 29 – February 1

Egyptian Health Department Reports 15 New COVID-19 Cases Monday

HHS CARES Act Distributions for Carmi

Norris City Village Board Met Monday Night

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber Unveils Debut Member of the Month Award Winner and More

Road Closed Due to Water Leak

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