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Area Meetings This Week

Monday, February 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Grayville will hold its second regular monthly meeting with a Public Hearing Zoning Request on Monday, February 22nd at 7 PM at City Hall. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, attendance is limited to the members of the Council, Clerk, Treasurer, City Attorney and news... Read More.

Forest Closure Area Reopen to the Public

Tuesday, February 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Harrisburg, IL., Feb. 8, 2021 — The Shawnee National Forest, in cooperation with USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection (APHIS) - Wildlife Services, has completed the feral swine (wild pigs) eradication operations in the Lusk Creek Wilderness and surrounding areas in Pope County, Illinois... Read More.

Area Hunters Can Earn Safety Certification

Thursday, January 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Area residents will have an opportunity to learn basic principles of safe hunting at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources hunter safety certification course. Participants must attend all 10 hours of instruction to complete the course and receive their safety certification. The course will be... Read More.

Area Students Make Fall Presidents Lists at Southeastern Illinois College

Friday, January 8 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College has announced the President’s and Vice President’s lists for the fall 2020 semester. To be eligible for the President’s and Vice President’s lists, students must take a minimum of six credit hours in the summer and 12 credit hours during the... Read More.

Area Senior Centers Forced to Make Cuts Due to Lack of Funding

Tuesday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

Seniors in White and Hamilton Counties will be forced to find a new place to get meals on Mondays and weekday evenings. A press release from the White County Seniors Center indicates the cuts are being blamed on a lack of funding from both... Read More.

Temporary Area Closings during Firearm Deer Seasons at Rend Lake

Friday, November 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Benton, IL – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake reminds visitors that many locations on Rend Lake will be closed during the state firearm deer hunting seasons.The following recreation areas will be temporarily closed to all vehicle and foot traffic during... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 2 New White County Deaths; 21 New Cases in Tri-County Area

Thursday, November 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified of 2 White County residents who have passed away due to complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Egyptian Health Department is saddened by this news and their thoughts are with the families. Egyptian Health Department was notified on Wednesday of 21... Read More.

Area Halloween Trick-Or-Treat Information

Friday, October 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mayor Jeff Pollard has announced that Trick-or-Treat hours in the City of Carmi will be Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 4-8pm.Trick-or-Treaters should only visit those homes with porch lights turned on.Drivers should use extra caution during these hours. Crossville Trick or Treat, Trunk or Treat,... Read More.

8 AREA FIRST RESPONDERS TO RECEIVE 25 AEDS FROM HEARTSAVER

Wednesday, October 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Tri-State first responders will be presented with 25 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at a ceremony Wednesday, October 14 at 11 AM in the front parking lot of the Deaconess Orthopedic & Neuroscience Hospital located on the Deaconess Gateway Campus. These AEDs are being donated to... Read More.

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White County Mayors Sign Proclamations Declaring This National 4-H Week

Thursday, October 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

It's National 4-H Week, October 4th - 10th. National 4-H Week is an opportunity to highlight the remarkable 4-H youth in your communities and showcase the incredible experiences that 4-H offers young people. Grayville Mayor Travis Thompson, Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard, and Norris City... Read More.