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Annual Run for the Wall CANCELLED

Wednesday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

MT. VERNON ILL, March 24- The 32nd Annual Run for the Wall has been cancelled. The Run for the Wall Board has made this decision considering the uncertain times in our nation due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The run was scheduled to stop in Mt.... Read More.

Several Local Carmi Businesses Are Still Open or are Making Themselves Available to Customers

Wednesday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Merle Norman Cosmetics & Boutique is closed for business through Tuesday, April 7th. Although the doors are not open, they will do their best to meet the needs of their customers during this time. If you need to get Merle Norman or other merchandise, please... Read More.

Rice Motor Company Service Department Still Open; Sales By Appointment Only

Tuesday, March 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Rice Motor Company’s Service Department is open from 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Mon-Fri and Sales by appointment only. Call Todd Rice 384-2659, Scott Rice 384-6565, and Mark Cozart 383-1484. GM is offering some good deals, so they encourage customers to contact them if they wish... Read More.

Checking In with Restaurant Owners in the Area Amid the Covid-19 Pandemic

Tuesday, March 24 by Jc Tinsley

It’s been a full week since restaurants and bars were forced to shutter their dining rooms. They’ve still been allowed to operate; many have had to make alterations in order to continue to do so, and some with mixed results. We checked in a... Read More.

Grayville City Council Met Monday; No Visitors Were Present

Tuesday, March 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Grayville City Council met Monday night, though there were no visitors at the meeting. Following approval of the Consent Agenda and the Treasurer’s Report, Mayor Thompson read the Utility Manager’s Report and gave a routine update. Commissioner Howell reported Water Well #5 is... Read More.

SIC Encourages Sense of Community via Social Media While Social Distancing

Tuesday, March 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 23, 2020) -- Southeastern Illinois College has always prided itself on a sense of “home”. In light of the current COVID-19 crisis and studies being moved to an online format for the remainder of the semester, SIC is doing its best to continue... Read More.

WISBDC Offering Free Webinars to Assist Small Business Owners with SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans

Tuesday, March 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Workforce and Illinois Small Business Development Center is offering webinars at no-cost to assist small business owners with the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans.How to Prepare & Apply for SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering designated... Read More.

State Treasurer to Make Low-Interest Bridge Loans for Businesses Available as Soon as This Week

Monday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois small businesses can tap into $250 million in low-interest bridge loans as soon as this week to help push through the COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today. The state treasurer’s office will make $250 million available to Illinois banks and credit unions that wish... Read More.

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HMHD Welcomes Fabric Masks During COVID-19 Pandemic

Monday, March 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(McLeansboro) – Hamilton Memorial Hospital is welcoming fabric masks from the community as they prepare for COVID-19. Orders for standard/disposable masks are on long back orders, due to both demand and supply chain issues. Other hospitals across the country are reporting the same supply concerns.According to the... Read More.