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4-H Members Praised for Outstanding Work

Wednesday, November 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A year of work was rewarded Saturday,November 2 at the annual 4-H Evening of Excellence Achievement Awards Night held at the Norris City High School in Norris City. Members and clubs received medals, prizes, and honors for their work completed September 2018 through August... Read More.

Randolph County Woman Sentenced for Methamphetamine Offense

Tuesday, November 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Kayla S. Kempfer, 31, of Red Bud, Illinois, has been sentenced to 135 months in federal prison on a methamphetamine violation. Kempfer previously pled guilty to a one-count indictment charging conspiracy to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine. As part of her sentence,... Read More.

Concert to Honor Military Veterans at SIC Sunday

Tuesday, November 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Southeastern Illinois College Community Chorus is hosting a Veterans Day concert. A Century of Remembrance will be coming to the George T. Dennis Visual and Performing Arts Center Theatre Sunday, November 10, at 2 p.m.“The chorus is very excited to present this concert... Read More.

SIC and RLC in top 15% in the Nation Per the Aspen Institute

Tuesday, November 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Small but mighty has long been a theme for Southern Illinois community colleges, and the commitment of two area colleges has brought them some prestigious recognition. Southeastern Illinois College and Rend Lake College have both been named as eligible candidates for the Aspen Prize... Read More.

Concert to Honor Military Veterans at SIC Sunday

Tuesday, November 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Wabash Valley College to be Closed November 11 in Observance of Veterans’ Day

Tuesday, November 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mt. Carmel, IL – Wabash Valley College will be closed on Monday, November 11, in observance of Veterans’ Day. There will be no classes, and all offices will be closed. Small World, Pool, and Fitness Center also will be closed.

Justice Lloyd A. Karmier to Administer Oath to New Attorneys in Carbondale

Tuesday, November 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier of the Illinois Supreme Court will administer the attorney's oath to 64 new lawyers on Thursday, November 7, for the Fifth Judicial District. The group is among 1,459 individuals who will be sworn in and admitted to the practice of law in... Read More.

Illinois State Police to Conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols

Tuesday, November 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Interim Commander, Lieutenant Lance Hinkle, announces the ISP will conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) in Wabash, Edwards, and Wayne Counties during November. OREPs allow the ISP to focus on safety belt and child safety seat laws. Illinois... Read More.

Illinois State Police to Conduct Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols as Part of the Click It or Ticket Campaign

Tuesday, November 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Interim Commander, Lieutenant Lance Hinkle, announces the ISP will conduct Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols (sTEP)in Wayne, White, and Hamilton Counties during November. These sTEPs are planned during daytime and nighttime hours and will allow the ISP to focus... Read More.

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Norris City Board Met Monday Night; Lots of Items Discussed in the Busy Meeting

Tuesday, November 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

There was an update on houses in need of repair or demolishing that were discussed at last month's meeting. Two are being worked on and court hearings have been postponed, and two houses have not been addressed by the owners and court hearings on... Read More.