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.

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

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

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

More than half a million vaccines administeredSPRINGFIELD – 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.

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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.

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.

Late-Start Spring Classes Begin March 8

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

It is better late than never to start on a new career path. The semester may be underway but there is still time to work on a degree or certificate. Rend Lake College is offering several late-start classes this spring semester with a start... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department to Hold Drive-Through COVID Vaccination Clinic Today

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Hamilton County Health Department will hold a drive-through vaccination clinic for Phase 1B individuals in Hamilton County today from 1 to 4 at the McLeansboro Fire Department. There is no need to call the department to reserve a spot for the clinic, as... Read More.