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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. Dr. Bunting received this... Read More.

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.

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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 Hwy 11 and 700... 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 Community Facilities Direct Loans and Grants Program of U.S. Department... Read More.

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Mystery Sign On Rural Road

Friday, October 19 by Jc Tinsley

Mystery Sign on Rural White County Road The 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.

Rural White County Crash Tuesday Injures One

Wednesday, August 29 by Jc Tinsley

A Harrisburg man is in the hospital this morning following a rural White County accident Tuesday afternoon. Illinois State Police say 59 year old Robert Sisky of Harrisburg was northbound on Highway 45 when, according to the preliminary report, he made an improper lane... Read More.

Wabash Communications CO-OP Sponsoring member for the Foundation for Rural Service Scholarship

Friday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) offers an annual college scholarship program to help further higher education among rural youth. FRS awards a one-time $2,500 scholarships to students from rural America for their first year of college, university or vocational-technical school. Each student is... Read More.

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Governor Signs Reis’ Bill to Help Rural Water Customers

Tuesday, November 28 by Jc Tinsley

Representative Reis is pictured here with Bill Teichmiller, Diane Aherin, President of EJ Water, and Mike Hall, Board Member Governor Bruce Rauner has signed a bill into law sponsored by State Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) that helps rural wastewater customers. Reis introduced HB... Read More.

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USDA Invests $3.4 Million in Broadband for Rural Illinois Communities

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

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

Rural Wabash County Water District Will Begin Flushing Hydrants on Monday

Boil Advisory Issued For Rural Wabash County Water District Customers

Shimkus Thanks Rural Development for Ridgway Investment

Mystery Sign On Rural Road

Rural White County Crash Tuesday Injures One

Wabash Communications CO-OP Sponsoring member for the Foundation for Rural Service Scholarship

Governor Signs Reis’ Bill to Help Rural Water Customers

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