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Egyptian Health Department Reports 16 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Egyptian Health Department was notified Thursday, of 16 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (9)1 female in her teens 1 male in his 20’s 1 female in her 30’s 3 males in their 40’s ...

Traffic Stop nets Serious Violent Felon in Possession of Loaded Handgun

Friday, March 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Thursday afternoon at approximately 4:50, Indiana State Police Trooper Widner was patrolling in the area of Fulton Avenue, near Ohio Street, in Evansville, when he stopped the driver of a 2017 Audi for making an unsafe lane movement. The driver was identified as Kelvin...

State Fire Marshal Reminds Illinoisans to Change Clocks and Batteries, Test Smoke Alarms in Advance of Daylight Saving Time

Friday, March 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Daylight saving time a reminder to check smoke alarms and review fire-safety plans Springfield, Ill- The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds Illinoisans to test, check for expired alarms and replace batteries in their smoke alarms as they change the clock...

IDNR Launches New Outdoor Recreation Licensing and Campground Reservation Platform

Friday, March 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced the launch of a new user-friendly licensing, registration and reservation platform for outdoor enthusiasts interested in hunting, fishing, boating, snowmobiling and camping.Visitors to

Carmi City Council to Meet Tuesday

Friday, March 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi City Council will meet Tuesday night (March 16th), at 5:30 p.m., in City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street. Following approval of the February 2021 Financial Reports for the City of Carmi and Light & Water Departments and the approval and authorization of vendor...

White County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Trailer Theft Wednesday

Thursday, March 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Dean Wilson of Alaska reported to the White County Sheriff’s Office, Wednesday morning, the theft of a 45 foot trailer that had been parked in old C. Lee McKnight lot. The trailer does not have a VIN number on it.

Public Health Officials Announce 1,682 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Thursday, March 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Highest 7-day vaccination average with more than 95,000 doses administered SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,682 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 30 additional deaths.- Christian County: 1 female 90s - Coles County: 1 female...

Lora Smith Selected as new Executive Director of GWRPC

Thursday, March 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Ms. Lora Smith has been selected as the new Executive Director of the Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission. She will be responsible for the management of all planning and administrative tasks for the Commission. Lora graduated with a Master of Business Administration at McKendree...

Grayville City Council to Hold Special Meeting Monday

Thursday, March 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Grayville City Council will hold a Special Meeting Monday, March 15th, at 3:00 PM for the purpose of the water line replacement project and adopting the preliminary 2021-2022 budget and setting a Public Hearing date for Monday, April 19, 2021. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, attendance...

FMH TO OFFER COVID VACCINATIONS TO THE PUBLIC

Thursday, March 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital will be offering Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccinations by appointment only on Friday, March 12th, to the public for anyone that falls into the Tier 1A and Tier 1B category, which includes anyone over the age of 18 with chronic health...