Local News

FERRELL HOSPITAL TO OFFER WALK-IN COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS

No appointment will be needed for the next Ferrell Hospital COVID-19 vaccine clinic, planned for Friday, April 16. The walk-in clinic will be held at College Heights Baptist Church, located at 2321 Illinois Avenue in Eldorado.Two different vaccines will be offered at different times. From... Read More.

Jefferson County CEO Trade Show Set for May 6

Thursday, April 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Come out and see the culmination of a year’s hard work as the latest class of Jefferson County CEO students showcase their... Read More.

Illinois State Police Announces March Activity and Enforcement

Thursday, April 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announced activity and enforcement figures for the month of March. Troopers in District 19, which includesWabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,588 incidents during the month. Enforcement activity consisted of 614 citations... Read More.

White County Board to Meet Tuesday Following Public Hearing on Solar Farm

Thursday, April 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Board will meet Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at the White County Courthouse. The meeting will be preceded by a Public Hearing on the new Solar Farm by Invenergy LLC at 6:30 p.m. The Board will consider the appointment of Braden Willis to... Read More.

West Richland Center Open House April 21

Thursday, April 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The West Richland Center in Noble will host an Open House from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21, showcasing the Olney Central College programs located at the site.This is a great opportunity to learn more about the many programs and services offered... Read More.

Swinford to Lead New SIC Men’s Basketball NCBBA Team

Thursday, April 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 7, 2021) -- Sam Swinford of Marion is excited to be the newest coach of Falcon Men’s Basketball at Southeastern Illinois College. As a graduate of SIC and two-year starter for the Falcons, he understands the long history and... Read More.

FMH PRESENTS APRIL EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Thursday, April 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary patient care and customer service within and outside of the Hospital.Joy Koker, who works in Nutritional Services at Fairfield Memorial Hospital, was selected as the April 2021... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 1 New COVID Case Wednesday

Thursday, April 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Hamilton County Health Department was notified Wednesday of 1 additional positive case of COVID-19. 1 female in her teens To date: There have been 791 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. 17 people who were positive lab-confirmed cases passed away. 770 people... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 1 White County COVID Death; 11 New Cases Wednesday

Thursday, April 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified of a White County resident who has passed away due to complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Egyptian Health Department is saddened by this news and their thoughts are with the family. Egyptian Health Department was notified on Wednesday of 11... Read More.

Funeral Arrangements and Letter from a friend released for Stanley Lewis

Thursday, April 8 by Jc Tinsley

On 31 March a local man was unexpectedly called home by God. The angels came and escorted him, first class, to heaven. See, that is the kind of person he was, first class. Stanley Lewis was tragically killed in a... Read More.