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Rural Wabash County Water District to Begin Flushing Hydrants Monday

Wednesday, April 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Rural Wabash County Water District will begin flushing hydrants throughout the entire district on Monday, April 27, 2020 continuing through the week until completed. It is not uncommon to notice a dip in water pressure and sometimes a slight discoloration of the water... Read More.

Boil Order Issued for Rural Wabash County Water District Customers Lifted

Friday, April 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The boil advisory issued by the Rural Wabash County Water District on April 2, 2020 is now lifted.

Boil Order Continues for Rural Wabash County Water District Customers

Thursday, April 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Due to a delay in the testing of water samples, the boil advisory that was issued on 4/2/20 for the entire Rural Wabash County Water district remains in effect. They have been notified that results for all of their samples will be given to them on... Read More.

USDA Invests $3.4 Million in Broadband for Rural Illinois Communities

Monday, February 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Champaign, IIL., Feb. 14, 2020 – Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Illinois State Director Douglas Wilson announced USDA has invested $3.4 million in a high-speed broadband infrastructure project. This investment will create or improve rural e-Connectivity for 603 rural households, 12... Read More.

FMH Chief Executive Officer Recognized as the 2019 Rural Health Hero by the University of Illinois College of Medicine

Wednesday, December 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

FMH Chief Executive Officer Katherine Bunting has been recognized as the 2019 Rural Health Hero by the University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Bunting was recognized at the National Rural Health Day Event in November held in Rockford, Illinois.

Board Says No To Recreational Pot in Rural White County; Yes to Applicable Tax Income However

Wednesday, November 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

There will be no recreational pot sales in unincorporated areas of White County after January 1st. That, after the White County Board officially and unanimously passed a resolution banning it at Tuesday night’s regular meeting. However, not wanting to miss out on the opportunity... Read More.

Rural Wabash County Water District Will Begin Flushing Hydrants on Monday

Wednesday, October 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Rural Wabash County Water District will be flushing hydrants through the entire district beginning on Monday, October 28th. It is not uncommon to experience a dip in pressure and slight discoloration during this time. Please contact 618-299-6101 or 618-262-6438 if you have any... Read More.

Boil Advisory Issued For Rural Wabash County Water District Customers

Wednesday, September 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

"Due to a 6" water main break a boil advisory has been issued for the following Rural Wabash County Water District customers: customers on Highway 11 from 5639 Hwy 11 over to 8688 Hwy 11, and from the intersection of... Read More.

Shimkus Thanks Rural Development for Ridgway Investment

Tuesday, September 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Ridgway officials recently welcomed Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) to the village, where he got a look at the police department's new black and white SUV. Purchase of the vehicle was made possible by a $25,000 grant from the... Read More.

Mystery Sign On Rural Road

Friday, October 19 by Jc Tinsley

Mystery Sign on Rural White County RoadThe White County Highway Department has been busy the past several weeks replacing road markers throughout the county.It was reported at the October County Board meeting, that a number of the signs have been replaced with most of... Read More.