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RLC’S ELI GUNTER TO RECEIVE ILLINOIS GOVERNOR’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD

Wednesday, September 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Sept. 16, 2020) — Rend Lake College student Elijah Gunter is one of 27 individuals or businesses to be recognized by Illinois’ Governor for his dedicated volunteer service.Gunter, a Scheller native, will receive the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award this afternoon during a... Read More.

FOREST SERVICE CLOSES SNAKE ROAD FOR FALL MIGRATION

Wednesday, September 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Wolf Lake, IL—September 1, 2020 — Bi-annually the Shawnee National Forest closes Forest Service Road No. 345, also known as Snake Road, to help ensure safe crossing for several species of snakes and amphibians during their critical time of migration.The 2.5-mile-long road closes the... Read More.

Shimkus Accepting Applications for Military Service Academy Nominations

Tuesday, August 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Maryville, Illinois – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting applications from young men and women interested in attending one of the United States military academies. High school seniors, as well as qualifying college students, should apply now for 2021 admission."As a graduate... Read More.

Internal Revenue Service Wrapped Up the ‘Dirty Dozen’ List of Tax Scams for 2020; IRS Criminal Investigation and U.S. Attorney Office Urge Taxpayers to Watch Out for These Tax Scams

Saturday, July 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Internal Revenue Service wrapped up its annual ‘Dirty Dozen’ list of tax scams with a special emphasis on aggressive and evolving schemes related to coronavirus tax relief, including Economic Impact Payments. The Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern... Read More.

RMTD to Resume “Contactless” Fare Collection, Implement Mobile Ticketing Option on Saluki Express Service Beginning July 1

Tuesday, June 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG- Rides Mass Transit District has announced it will be resuming contactless fare collection beginning Wednesday, July 1.Passengers will place money inside fare boxes without coming into contact with drivers.Beginning that same day, passengers riding the agency’s fixed route Saluki Express service in Carbondale... Read More.

No Memorial Day Service Due to COVID-19

Wednesday, May 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County VFW Post#3851 & The Carmi American Legion Post #224 are sadden to announce that there will be no Memorial Day service this year due to the covid-19 epidemic.

Rice Motor Company Service Department Still Open; Sales By Appointment Only

Tuesday, March 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Rice Motor Company’s Service Department is open from 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Mon-Fri and Sales by appointment only. Call Todd Rice 384-2659, Scott Rice 384-6565, and Mark Cozart 383-1484. GM is offering some good deals, so they encourage customers to contact them if they wish... Read More.

Harrisburg Signs Ambulance Service Contract With Deaconess Illinois EMS

Friday, January 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Harrisburg recently signed a contract with Deaconess Illinois EMS, giving the ambulance company exclusive first call rights, effective February 1.“Residents of Harrisburg now know that if they need emergency medical response, the first call will be for an ambulance from... Read More.

Carmi Kiwanis Club Met Thursday; AirLife Explains Their Service to White County

Friday, January 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi Kiwanis Club met January 23. Past-president Katelyne Wolff announced that the annual Pancake Day is Saturday, February 29. Tickets are available from any club member.The program featured AirLife, an air medical transport team stationed at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.... Read More.

Repurpose Your Christmas Tree for Another Life of Service

Wednesday, December 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Repurpose your live Christmas tree by donating it to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake. All donated trees will be bundled together, weighted, and placed in the lake to create underwater fish structures. The tree bundles serve as feeding areas for... Read More.