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2020 Fort Massac Encampment Canceled

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced the 2020 Fort Massac Encampment, slated for Oct. 17-18 at Fort Massac State Park, will be canceled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.“The Fort Massac Encampment is one of southern Illinois’ most...

Hosick Arrested for Disorderly Conduct Following Sunday Night Scuffle

Monday, August 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Wayne County Health Department Announced 1 New COVID-19 Case Saturday; Edwards County Announces 1 Sunday

Monday, August 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

According to sister station WFIW Fairfield...The Wayne County Health Department reported one new case of the coronavirus Saturday, bringing the county’s total to 60 positive cases. Saturday’s case was a male in his 50s. Of the 60 total positive cases, one person has since...

White County Sheriff’s Office Responds to ADT Alarm Friday

Monday, August 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Sheriff’s Office responded to an ADT alarm having been activated at a Carmi residence Friday evening. Upon arrival, Officers met with the owner of the house, Kalynn M. Service, who said she had been contacted by ADT and arrived home to...

Enfield Man Turns Himself In on White County Warrant Friday

Monday, August 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

23 year old Jordan M. Dotson of Enfield turned himself in to the White County Sheriff’s Department Friday afternoon on a White County Warrant. He bonded out to $250 cash plus a $20 booking fee.

Carmi Police Make DWLS and a Two Warrant Arrest Thursday

Friday, August 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

44 year old Kenneth Brown of Carmi was stopped by Carmi Police Thursday morning around 10:08 after he was observed driving near the high school. He was arrested for Driving on a Suspended Driver’s License. Brown bonded out on $250 cash on the scene.

Grayville City Council to Meet Monday Following a Public Hearing

Friday, August 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Grayville City Council will meet Monday following a Public Hearing at 7:00 PM regarding the sale of property at 413 N. State Road. An Executive Session will be held during the City Council Meeting to take any action necessary on the sale of...

Local Community Colleges Receive Funding for Critical Capital Projects

Friday, August 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mattoon, IL-State Senator Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) is announcing the release of funding for capital projects at three local community college facilities in the 55th Senate District.As part of the recently approved Fiscal Year 2020 capital budget, funds will be released from the Illinois Capital...

Illinois State Police District 19 Announces Several Patrols in August and September

Friday, August 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police to Conduct Distracted Driving EnforcementCarmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the ISP will conduct Distracted Driving Enforcement Program patrols in Wayne and Saline Counties during late August and early September. This program allows ISP...

Pritzker Administration Launches New Resource for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) to Benefit Students, Educators and Families

Friday, August 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL -The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) announced today the publication of a new website to provide a consolidated resource for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) in Illinois. View the new site at