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Hamilton County Health Department to Hold Drive-Through COVID Vaccination Clinic Today

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Hamilton County Health Department will hold a drive-through vaccination clinic for Phase 1B individuals in Hamilton County today from 1 to 4 at the McLeansboro Fire Department. There is no need to call the department to reserve a spot for the clinic, as...

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 11 New COVID-19 Cases January 15-19

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 11 additional positive cases of COVID-19 from January 15th – 19th. The individuals include… 1 female toddler 1 male toddler 1 male child 1 female in her 30’s 1 male in his 40’s 2 males in their...

Egyptian Health Department Reports 17 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Tuesday, of 17 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (10)1 male in his teens 1 male in his 20’s 2 females in their 40’s 1 male in his...

Carmi-White County Unit #5 School Board Met Tuesday

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Story Courtesy of Scott Mareing for TOC NewsThe Carmi-White County Unit #5 School Board met last night in its regular monthly session at the CWC High School Cafeteria.Superintendent Brad Lee noted that as of the end of the first semester, approximately 17% of the...

Carmi City Council Meeting Tuesday

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Story Courtesy of Jeremy Smith for TOC News The Carmi City Council met in regular session Tuesday night, with all members in attendance. The Council approved the minutes of the January 5th meeting, proceeding on to approve the December 2020 Financial Reports for the City of...

ILLINOIS SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIPS

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Sheriffs' Association announces that it will be awarding over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2021-2022 academic year. The scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books and fees only....

$7,000 in Scholarships Available to Wayne County Youth

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Wayne County Farm Bureau Foundation is pleased to offer eight, $750 scholarships to Wayne County students who plan on majoring in an ag-related field of study for the fall 2021 semester. This is an increase of 2 scholarships over previous years.In addition to...

Carmi Police Make a Warrant Arrest and a Burglary, Trespass, and Theft Arrest UPDATED

Tuesday, January 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Regions Across Illinois Advance Tiers as State Launches Surge Staffing Program to Support Hospitals in Expanding Capacity

Tuesday, January 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

IDPH Adjusts Metrics to Allow More Regions to Lift Strictest Mitigations Following Conversations with Hospital Leaders SPRINGFIELD – With the state of Illinois launching multiple health care staffing contracts to increase hospital staffing, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is adjusting its mitigation...

FERRELL HOSPITAL TO BEGIN VACCINATING PHASE 1B ESTABLISHED PRIMARY CARE PATIENTS

Tuesday, January 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Appointments available to Phase 1B, which includes Illinois residents age 65+ and essential non-healthcare workers ELDORADO, IL – On Thursday, Ferrell Hospital will begin giving COVID-19 vaccines to established primary care patients who are in Phase 1B, which includes residents age 65 and...