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Illinois Principals Association Awards Scholarship to Carmi’s Alexis Conner

The Illinois Principals Association (IPA) hosts an annual Student Recognition Breakfast to honor those students who work hard in school and demonstrate positive character traits. The breakfast was held at the Mt. Vernon (IL) Double Tree on March 5, 2020. Over 200 people were... Read More.

Peoples National Bank Awards $38,500 in Local Community Scholarships to Graduating High School Seniors

Tuesday, May 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

77 students throughout Southern Illinois receive scholarshipPeoples National Bank announced that 77 high school graduating seniors were awarded $38,500 to continue their secondary education. “Our commitment to the communities we serve is part of who we are, what we do and why we have... Read More.

Wayne County Farm Bureau Awards $5,750 in 2020 Collegiate Scholarships

Saturday, May 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Wayne County Farm Bureau Foundation is pleased to award six, $750 scholarships to Wayne County students majoring in an ag-related field of study. The Young Leader Committee is also honored to award one student with a $1,000 scholarship.The Wayne County Farm Bureau Foundation... Read More.

Hamilton County Chamber Hands Out Awards at Annual Gathering Saturday

Sunday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

Honoring the past and ensuring the future is the slogan of the Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce. Around 100 of Hamilton County’s finest gathered Saturday evening to socialize and celebrate some of the county’s most important achievements. Two awards were handed out; one for... Read More.

Jesse White Awards Over $1.2 Million in Grants to School Libraries

Tuesday, January 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded over $1.2 million in FY 2020 School District Library Grant Program awards to 684 public school districts. More than 1.5 million Illinois students served by school library programs will benefit from the grants.“As a... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest Employees and Partners Win Regional Awards

Tuesday, December 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The USDA Forest Service Eastern Region recently recognized three Shawnee National Forest teams for their work in support of agency goals. The Shawnee Fire Management Team, Archaeological Investigations Team and River to River Trail Team all contributed in ways that significantly benefit the Forest,... Read More.

IDNR Awards Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants; McLeansboro Among Recipients

Tuesday, December 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced 31 Illinois communities will benefit from more than $225,000 in federal grants to rural fire departments and fire protection districts.The USDA Forest Service Volunteer Fire Assistance federal grant program provides matching funds to aid fire... Read More.

Illinois Awards First Licenses to Sell Recreational Marijuana

Friday, August 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois has awarded its first licenses to businesses that will be allowed to sell recreational marijuana when it becomes legal in the state next year. Regulators have announced five medical marijuana dispensaries where residents will be able to buy small amounts of pot beginning... Read More.

Carmi Legion Ball Hands Out End of Season Awards

Saturday, August 17 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi American legion Post 224 Baseball held its annual End of Season Banquet Friday night.The following awards were handed out:Hitter of the Year: Travis BlackPitcher of the Year: Justin Lamp and Jason MendenhallMVP: Brandon Skaggs, Cole Blazier and Travis Black

Application Deadline Approaching for the Governor’s Hometown Awards

Wednesday, July 24 by Jc Tinsley

The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) is now accepting applications for the Governor’s Hometown Awards (GHTA) program. GHTA gives formal recognition to those who contributed to projects that improved their community’s quality of life. These projects, sponsored by local... Read More.