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First Bank to Acquire Heritage State Bank: Illinois-Based Community Banks Announce Plans to Join Forces.

Thursday, September 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CARMI, ILLINOIS and LAWRENCEVILLE, ILLINOIS (September 23, 2020) – Carmi, Illinois-based First Bank (First National Bank of Carmi) and Heritage State Bank, headquartered in Lawrenceville, Illinois, jointly announced a partnership under which First Bank will acquire Heritage State Bank.“It’s the perfect partnership. Both Heritage State Bank and...

Eighteen Residents Test Positive for COVID-19

Thursday, September 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified of a Saline County resident who has passed away due to complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). We, at Egyptian Health Department, are saddened by this news and our thoughts are with the family.Egyptian Health Department was notified on September 23,...

A Day of Gratitude at Wabash Christian Village

Thursday, September 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(Carmi, IL) Christian Horizons Gratitude Tour stopped in Carmi, IL Friday, September 11. A car parade grand marshaled by Ray Dickison, Chief Operating Officer and COVID Task Force Leader, Sandra Bryant, Wabash Christian Village Executive Director, Kathryn Cowling, Supportive Living Resident, and Lynne Jo...

Harvest Season Safety Reminder

Thursday, September 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

LOUISVILLE…State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is reminding residents to be especially careful on the roads during this harvest season and asking everyone to watch out for large farm equipment on the roads as Illinois farmers move into harvest season.“As a farmer myself, I understand...

Nominating Petitions for the April City of Carmi Consolidated Election May Be Picked Up Today

Wednesday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

On April 6, 2021 as part of the Consolidated Election, voters will be encouraged to participate in the City of Carmi election. The people will elect a Mayor and City Clerk as well as four of the eight aldermen for the City Council. The present...

McLeansboro Police Made a Few Arrests Thursday, September 17th

Wednesday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

18 year old Laythan Green and a juvenile female were both arrested for Domestic Battery following a report of a fight in progress at the intersection of North Hickory Street and East Thomas Street in McLeansboro. Around 7:18 AM, Officers responded to the scene...

Forensic Falcons Open Season with Online Debate Scrimmage

Wednesday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Sept. 21, 2020) – Southeastern Illinois College’s Forensic Falcons opened the 2020-21 season Friday, Sept. 18, with an online scrimmage against Wyoming’s Casper College. The online event marked SIC’s first virtual forensics experience. Two sophomore debaters, Galatia’s Nick Triplett and Norris City’s Collin...

23 New COVID-19 Cases in the Area Reported Monday

Wednesday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WVC bass team signs Mason Gross of Carmi

Wednesday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mt. Carmel, Ill.— Wabash Valley College's bass coach, Professor Todd Gill, is excited to announce the signing of Mason Gross for the 2021–2022 collegiate bass season. Gross signed on Wednesday evening, Sept. 9.

$114 Million in Grants for Childcare Programs: IDHS Says Online Applications Available Soon

Wednesday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

LOUISVILLE…State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is encouraging people to consider applying for grants to support childcare centers who have been impacted by the recent coronavirus shutdowns. An additional $114 million in grants will be available for child care providers across the state through the...