Hamilton County Health Department Announces Four More CoViD-19 Cases Thursday

Thursday, July 30 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of four additional positive cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours in Hamilton County residents:Female child Male in his teens Female in her 30’s Male in his 40'sTo date: • There have been 19 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in... Read More.

Alley Closed Due to Utility Work Through August 3rd

Thursday, July 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Due to utility work, the alley between 5th and 6th Streets will be closed between Main and Oak Streets through August 3, 2020. The City of Carmi regrets any inconvenience.

IHSA Makes Major Changes to the High School Sports Schedule; Football Moved to Spring

Thursday, July 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(Bloomington, IL) -- The Illinois High School Association is planning to restructure its sports calendar for the upcoming school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All sports will be played over truncated fall, winter, spring, and summer seasons. The IHSA has placed golf, girls... Read More.

Wayne, Edwards, Wabash, and Hamilton County Health Departments Announce New Cases of COVID-19 Wednesday

Thursday, July 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Wayne, Edwards, Wabash, and Hamilton County Health Departments announced new cases of COVID-19 yesterday. Wayne, Edwards, and Wabash counties each announced one new case to bring their totals to 34, 13, and 27, respectively. Hamilton County announced two cases, bringing its total to... Read More.

FERRELL HOSPITAL INCREASING HOURS FOR RESPIRATORY TENT SERVICES

Thursday, July 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

ELDORADO, IL – Due to increasing patient and testing volumes, the respiratory tent hours at Ferrell Hospital will increase, effective today, to 8 AM – 7 PM, Monday through Friday. Weekend hours will remain the same: Saturdays from 9 AM – 5 PM, and Sundays from... Read More.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library offers Back-to-School (Virtual) Bash

Thursday, July 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Educational activities help children prepare for schoolSPRINGFIELD – It’s time for children and families alike to start thinking about going back to school, whether online or in person. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will do its part to help by offering a... Read More.

Farm Bureau Members Invited to Appreciation Drive-Thru Dinner

Thursday, July 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Members of the Wayne County Farm Bureau are invited to the annual Member Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, August 20. This year’s event will be a “drive-thru” dinner.A pork chop dinner will be served from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church... Read More.

Rep. Severin to Host August Blood Drive

Thursday, July 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

MARION - State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) will host a blood drive at his office located at 600 Halfway Road on Monday, August 10 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.The blood drive will take place in the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Donor Bus... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Wednesday CoViD-19 Update 7/29/20

Wednesday, July 29 by Jc Tinsley

A Statement from the Illinois Department of Agriculture Regarding the Mailing of Unsolicited Seeds:

Wednesday, July 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The mystery seeds that have been showing up in the mail from China and other countries are now being seen in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Agriculture released a statement Tuesday asking anyone who receives seeds they didn't order to contact them. People are... Read More.