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White County Board Purchases Two Ambulances and Tackles Other Matters at Tuesday Night’s Meeting

Wednesday, November 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Board took action Tuesday night to purchase not one, but two ambulances despite outgoing chairman Donnie Puckett’s initial hesitation to make such a large purchase without more information and consideration. In addition, it’s unclear, even doubtful that the county has budgeted...

McLeansboro City Council Met Tuesday Night

Wednesday, November 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The McLeansboro City Council met Tuesday night for their regular monthly meeting. Aldermen said they have received many compliments from the community on the new playground equipment at the reservoir. After a very lengthy review and discussion of proposals from Auctioneers Jimmy Johnson and Don Burke,...

Sexton Arrested for Aggravated Domestic Battery Monday Night

Tuesday, November 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Press Release for Recovery Resource Center Arts and Crafts program November 21

Tuesday, November 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Southeastern Illinois Substance Use Prevention, Recovery and Treatment (SI SUPRT) Council will host a thanks-themed arts and crafts stress reduction program Saturday, November 21 from 2- 4 p.m. via Zoom. The workshop will help people look at holiday stresses and provide suggestions on...

Forensic Falcons Compete in Season Opener

Tuesday, November 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (November 9, 2020) - SIC’s Forensic Falcons were named team champions at this weekend’s 2020 Pioneer Trails tournament, hosted by Casper College (WY). The team competed against eleven colleges and universities from across the country, including programs from California, Colorado, Kansas, Wyoming,...

Shawnee National Forest Provides Contact-free Customer Services

Tuesday, November 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, IL November 9, 2020 –The Shawnee National Forest is providing contact-free customer services at their offices located in Harrisburg, Jonesboro and Vienna Illinois. Although brochures and recreation information are available on the Forest's website, visitors can now stop by the offices on Monday, Wednesday...

Egyptian Health Department Reports 3 Saline County Deaths; 30 New COVID-19 Cases Monday

Tuesday, November 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified of 3 Saline County residents who have passed away due to complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Egyptian Health Department is saddened by this news and their thoughts are with the families. Egyptian Health Department was notified on Monday of 30...

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 47 New COVID-19 Cases

Tuesday, November 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of 47 additional positive cases of COVID-19 over the past 4 days. They include: 2 female children a female in her teens a male in his teens 2 females in their 20’s a male in his 20’s ...

Grayville City Council Met Monday Night

Tuesday, November 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Part of the purpose of a council is to have a group of individuals making decisions. It was apparent at Monday night’s Grayville Council gathering however that one commissioner in particular’s absence was heavily felt. Finance Commissioner David Jordan is having knee replacement surgery...

ISP District 19 Investigates Single Vehicle Crash Early Monday Morning

Monday, November 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 investigated a Single Vehicle Personal Injury Traffic Crash early (this) Monday morning around 5:23 AM. 56 year old Eva Pollard of Carmi and a passenger, 19 year old Tyler Bolin of Carmi, were traveling east on Illinois Route 141 near...