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Application Deadline Extended for RLC Medical Assistant Program

INA, Ill. (June 11, 2020) — The application deadline for Rend Lake College’s popular Medical Assistant program has been extended to July 1. Those interested in the program will need to take an entrance exam to complete their applications.The entrance exam, called the Psychological... Read More.

White County Fair Board Officially Calls Off 2020 Event Due to Circumstances Beyond their Control

Thursday, June 11 by Jc Tinsley

There will be no White County Fair in 2020. White County Fair Board members gathered Wednesday evening to deliberate on whether they could host the annual event. The meeting lasted about an hour and a half as members weighed the pros, cons, and how... Read More.

Arrests Made in Connection with Mitchell Homicide

Thursday, June 11 by Jc Tinsley

Story Updated 5:45pm, 6/12/20Arrests have been made in the homicide investigation of Chase Edward Mitchell. 30 year old Richard Emerson, 22 year old Toria Emerson, and 42 year old Troy Gwaltney have all been charged with Class 3 felonies for concealment of a homicidal... Read More.

SIC Students Find Opportunity in Scholarship

Thursday, June 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (June 10, 2020) - Through contributions of patrons of Southeastern Illinois College District, the SIC Foundation awards local scholarships to students exhibiting financial need, scholastic or service achievement. Students may apply for scholarships in the Foundation Office or the Financial Aid Office.Recipients are... Read More.

Wound Healing Center Opens at Hamilton Memorial Hospital

Thursday, June 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County (McLeansboro) – Hamilton Memorial Hospital announced today the opening of their Wound Healing Center, an outpatient facility offering a comprehensive approach for patients with non-healing wounds.The center’s patients are examined by surgeon, Dr. Rodney Miller who is trained in wound care and evaluated for all... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest to Open Majority of Campgrounds and Restrooms

Thursday, June 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, IL. June 9, 2020 –On Thursday, June 12, 2020, the Shawnee National Forest will open some campgrounds and restrooms. For a full list of open areas and other up-to-date information, please visit the Shawnee National Forest website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/shawnee and Facebook Read More.

SIC Announces Reopening of Mary Jo Oldham Center for Child Study in August

Thursday, June 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (June 10, 2020) – Based on the state of Illinois’ plan to restore child care centers, Southeastern Illinois College is planning to reopen the Mary Jo Oldham Center for Child Study Aug. 3 to its smallest students. Unfortunately, numbers will be severely limited to... Read More.

First Mosquitoes Testing Positive For West Nile Virus Reported

Thursday, June 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus in Illinois for 2020. The Des Plaines Valley Mosquito Abatement District collected a positive mosquito batch on May 31, 2020 from River Forest, Illinois,... Read More.

Ricketts Turns Herself in to Carmi Police Tuesday on White County Warrant for Criminal Trespass

Wednesday, June 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

26 year old, Ashley L. Ricketts, of Carmi turned herself in to Carmi Police Tuesday afternoon on a White County Warrant for Criminal Trespass to a Residence. She bonded out to $150 cash.

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Abell Served Arrest Warrant for Felony Violation OOP

Wednesday, June 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Joseph D. Abell, 29, of Norris City was served an arrest warrant by Carmi Police Tuesday afternoon for felony Violation of an Order of Protection while incarcerated at the White County Jail. He is currently being held on $2,000 bond.