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Hamilton County Health Department Reports 1 New COVID-19 Case Wednesday

Thursday, January 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 1 additional positive cases of COVID-19 Wednesday. The individual is a female in her 30’s. To date: There have been 700 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. 17 people who were positive lab-confirmed cases passed away. ... Read More.

SIC’s Pugh to Continue Softball Career at Greenville University

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Jan. 20, 2021) – Southeastern Illinois College student athlete Chesleigh Pugh has signed a letter of intent to transfer to Greenville University in Greenville, Illinois, to play softball. Pugh, the daughter of Michelle Baird and Jamie Strong, is a pitcher and infielder, who intends to... Read More.

NEW PHYSICIAN TO JOIN STAFF OF FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL/HORIZON HEALTHCARE

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce Dr. Jodi Pelegrin, DO, Family Practice physician, will be joining the staff at Fairfield Memorial Hospital/Horizon Healthcare in March 2021. Dr. Pelegrin comes to the award winning team at Fairfield Memorial Hospital with more than 20 years... Read More.

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Hamilton County Board Hosts Marathon January Meeting

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

For nearly 2 hours, Hamilton County board members tackled issues Tuesday night. Prior to formal business, Hamilton County Bi-Centennial Co Chairs Andy Rubenacker and Jerry Prince unveiled the Bicentennial logo, available in this story on our website at wrul.com. The gentlemen also laid out... Read More.

Carmi Police Make a Couple of Arrests Tuesday Following Traffic Stops

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

38 year old Serena J. Dunn of Carmi was arrested by Carmi Police Tuesday afternoon, following a traffic stop. Dunn had a White County Warrant for Felony Theft with a bond of $5,000 cash, a White County Warrant for Felony Escape with NO BOND,... Read More.

Wayne County Health Department Reports Gonorrhea Outbreak

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A CDC fact sheet on what the disease is, how it is spread, and how to prevent may be found in the following attachment: Gonorrhea-CDC-Fact-Sheet

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Public Health Officials Announce 4,318 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

More than half a million vaccines administered SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 4,318 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 33 additional deaths. - Champaign County: 2 females 60s, 1 male 60s - Clay County: 1 male... Read More.

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District Awaits COVID-19 Vaccine Allotment from IDPH

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(McLeansboro, Illinois) – Hamilton Memorial Hospital District (HMHD) is currently awaiting COVID-19 vaccine allotments, including for those who are aged 65 and older, from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). At this time, all COVID-19 vaccine allotments available for Hamilton County residents are exclusively... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCES THE USE OF ROADSIDE SAFETY CHECKS

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the ISP will conduct a Roadside Safety Check (RSC) in Saline County during February. The use of RSCs combine a strong sense of public awareness and enforcement in order to save... Read More.

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Rep. Niemerg Donates Surplus Office Furniture to Fairfield Community High School

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) delivered three metal filing cabinets to Fairfield Community High School on Friday. As part of the transition from the former State Representative to Rep. Niemerg, several items were not needed in the new district office for the 109th District,... Read More.

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Hamilton County Health Department Reports 1 New COVID-19 Case Wednesday

SIC’s Pugh to Continue Softball Career at Greenville University

NEW PHYSICIAN TO JOIN STAFF OF FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL/HORIZON HEALTHCARE

Hamilton County Board Hosts Marathon January Meeting

Carmi Police Make a Couple of Arrests Tuesday Following Traffic Stops

Wayne County Health Department Reports Gonorrhea Outbreak

Public Health Officials Announce 4,318 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District Awaits COVID-19 Vaccine Allotment from IDPH

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCES THE USE OF ROADSIDE SAFETY CHECKS

Rep. Niemerg Donates Surplus Office Furniture to Fairfield Community High School

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