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Grayville Leaders Vote to Take Care of Business (and Honor Veterans) to End 2024

Friday, December 27 by Jc Tinsley

The City of Grayville will help Chappy’s with the demolition of property at 116 South Main Street. Leaders were forced to push back their planned Monday, December 23rd meeting due to computer and server issues instead gathering Friday morning. Council met for about 21... Read More.

Veterans Recognition Ceremony at SIC

Monday, November 11 by Nicole Behnke

Southeastern Illinois College held its annual Veterans Recognition Ceremony on Nov. 8 in the George T. Dennis Visual & Performing Arts Center Lobby, where students, faculty, and community members gathered to honor the courage and sacrifice of America’s veterans. The ceremony began with the Presentation... Read More.

Carmi Gathers to Honor Veterans at Annual Ceremony Thursday

Monday, November 11 by Jc Tinsley

The eleventh hour, on the eleventh day, of the eleventh month. Veteran’s Day ceremonies around the nation took place Thursday and Carmi held it’s annual commemoration as well in Veterans Memorial Park. Organizations came together including the White County VFW Post, American Legion, respected... Read More.

Two Vehicle Accident on Veterans Day Lands Locals in Hospital

Thursday, November 16 by Jc Tinsley

A two vehicle accident on Veterans Day sent three individuals to hospitals with varying degrees of injuries. White County Sheriff's personnel were dispatched to Highway 1 near Nelson Pipe & Supply Saturday following a two vehicle crash. After being attended to by White County... Read More.

Just in Time for Veteran’s Day

Thursday, November 9 by WROY-WRUL News

Just in time for Veterans Day, Illinois Joining Forces is launching an effort to connect veterans with services they may need. The effort is called Operation Connect a Vet.People are asked to contact IJF through the end of the year to request a wellness... Read More.

Patriot Riders Of America Holding Event To Benefit White County Veterans

Thursday, June 22 by WROY-WRUL News

Local Veterans Greet Motorcyclists on Run for the Wall Tuesday Afternoon

Tuesday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

Motorcycle riders from across America are en route to Washington D.C. Tuesday afternoon, they passed through White County where a small but important group hung and waved flags from a County Road overpass north of Carmi as they made their trek. Five veterans were... Read More.

Gov. Pritzker Announces 31-Year Navy Veteran Terry Prince to Serve as Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Monday, March 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Gov. Pritzker Announces 31-Year Navy Veteran Terry Prince to Serve as Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker named Terry Prince, a 31-year United States Navy veteran with experience leading... Read More.

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL’S DR. WESLEY THOMPSON TO PURSUE DREAM OF PROVIDING MEDICAL CARE FOR VETERANS

Monday, January 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Dr. Wesley Thompson, MD, Chief of Staff at Fairfield Memorial Hospital, has accepted a position with Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Idaho and will be leaving the Wayne County community in March 2021 after 17 years of dedicated service to Wayne and the surrounding counties. “We... Read More.

Veteran’s Day Meal

Wednesday, November 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Each year, Fairfield Memorial Hospital recognizes and appreciates all veterans who have fought for our freedom. Therefore, in honor of their service, Fairfield Memorial Hospital wishes to offer a free complimentary lunch for any Veteran who would like to join on November 11th from... Read More.