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More Cases of COVID-19 Reported Over the Weekend

Monday, September 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on September 4, 2020, of eighteen Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County a male, in his teens, at home and in isolation a female, in her 20’s, at home and... Read More.

Secretary of State Offices Closed for Labor Day

Friday, September 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

llinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and Driver Service facilities will close in observance of Labor Day. Offices and Driver Services Facilities operating on a: Tuesday through Saturday schedule, like the Carmi facility, will be closed on Saturday, September 5,... Read More.

Two Incidents At CWCHS Blown Out of Proportion on Social Media According to CPD; No Criminal Activity

Friday, September 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

According to Carmi Police, as normal with Facebook and social media, a report Thursday afternoon about a man trying to kidnap students at the Carmi-White County High School under the guise of Army recruitment contained very little truth and was mostly blown out of... Read More.

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Fairfield Community High School Transitions to Full Remote Learning Following Multiple COVID-19 Cases

Friday, September 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Community High School transitioned to full remote learning Thursday at 4 p.m., per recommendations from public health officials. The school had multiple individuals test positive for COVID-19 and had several in quarantine. No assignments will be given today; classes and remote learning will... Read More.

Wayne County Reports 7 New Cases; Wabash County Reports 1 Thursday

Friday, September 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

According to our sister station WFIW, Fairfield... The Wayne County Health Department announced seven new cases of COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the county’s total to 123. 30 cases were active, including two hospitalizations. The department also says it has a number of probable cases in the... Read More.

Construction Paused Where Possible for Labor Day

Friday, September 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Non-emergency closures called off, but motorists should still expect work zones SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Labor Day holiday to minimize travel disruption. Non-emergency closures will be suspended from 3... Read More.

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FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR NURSING, ULTRASOUND, AND MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST (MLT) SCHOLARSHIPS

Friday, September 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital believes in investing in our community and our future by providing opportunities for area community members to pursue careers in healthcare. Fairfield Memorial Hospital is currently accepting applications for their Nursing, Ultrasound and Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) scholarship programs. Applicants for these... Read More.

Hamilton County Highway Department Announces Multiple Temporary Road Closures

Friday, September 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Hamilton County Highway Department has announced multiple temporary road closures for resurfacing. The closures are temporary and can change without notice due to weather. The closures are currently scheduled during the following locations and dates: September 3rd-4th - Blooming Grove Rd. from IL RT... Read More.

Rep. Bailey Reminds People to Search the Database for Money or Property the State of Illinois May be Holding: More than $3.5 Billion Returned Between 2015 – 2020

Friday, September 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Louisville, IL – State Representative Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) continues to work with the State Treasurer to help remind people that they should check to see if the State of Illinois is holding any cash or property that belongs to them. It’s free and it’s... Read More.

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United Way South Central Illinois with assistance of USDA Farmer to Family Grant Provide 200 Fresh Produce Boxes to HMHD Employees

Friday, September 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(McLeansboro, Illinois) – United Way, with assistance from the USDA Farmer to Family grant and Cusumano & Sons, donated 200 fresh produce boxes to all Hamilton Memorial Hospital District (HMHD) employees. “On behalf of all HMHD employees, we sincerely thank United Way and Cusumano &... Read More.

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More Cases of COVID-19 Reported Over the Weekend

Secretary of State Offices Closed for Labor Day

Fairfield Community High School Transitions to Full Remote Learning Following Multiple COVID-19 Cases

Wayne County Reports 7 New Cases; Wabash County Reports 1 Thursday

Construction Paused Where Possible for Labor Day

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR NURSING, ULTRASOUND, AND MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST (MLT) SCHOLARSHIPS

Hamilton County Highway Department Announces Multiple Temporary Road Closures

Rep. Bailey Reminds People to Search the Database for Money or Property the State of Illinois May be Holding: More than $3.5 Billion Returned Between 2015 – 2020

United Way South Central Illinois with assistance of USDA Farmer to Family Grant Provide 200 Fresh Produce Boxes to HMHD Employees

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