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WVC’s FRESH Receives Two Donations

Mount Carmel, Ill.— Wabash Valley College’s FRESH food program received two donations from community partners over the past two weeks.On March 23, the WVC Faculty Association donated to FRESH, and on April 6, the Mount Carmel Elks Lodge donated to the program. On Tuesday, March... Read More.

Aerīz Donates $70,000 to Shawnee Community College to Establish Cannabis Industry Workforce Training Program

Friday, April 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

ANNA, IL - Cannabis cultivation company aerīz, which has a production facility in Anna, Illinois, has donated $70,000 to Shawnee Community College to establish a cannabis industry workforce training program that will provide employment opportunities for southern Illinois residents. “When I talk to community leaders the conversation always... Read More.

Elastec Releases New Product: Bottle Boom

Friday, April 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Elastec is excited to announce Bottle Boom in the fight against trash and debris. Bottle Boom is a vinyl sleeve that can be filled with collected litter bottles to provide flotation. Once the boom is full, it can be deployed in a small ditch... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 4 Saline County COVID Cases Thursday

Friday, April 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified Thursday of 4 Saline County residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (4)1 male in his teens 1 male in his 20’s 1 female in her 60’s 1 male in his 60’s To... Read More.

Grayville City Council Meeting Monday Following Park Committee Meeting

Friday, April 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Grayville will hold their next council meeting on Monday, April 12th at 7 PM at City Hall, preceded by a Park Committee meeting at 6 PM. An executive session will be held to discuss collective negotiation matters between the public body and... Read More.

Open Line On Demand – Edward Jones – Holistic Health – Detox

Thursday, April 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

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White County Sheriff’s Department Issues Two Citations and Makes a Warrant Arrest Tuesday

Thursday, April 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

White County Dispatch received a call Tuesday night about a dark colored truck that looked to be broken down on County Road 1700 N. The driver was revving the engine in a loud manner outside the caller’s residence. Upon arrival, Deputy Jordan Weiss located... Read More.

Carmi Police Announce CWCHS Homecoming Parade Route

Thursday, April 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi White County High School Maroon Platoon and Student Council will be presenting the 2021 Homecoming parade on Friday April 16, 2021 beginning at 9:00 am. The parade will begin along 9th St at the rear of the CWC Junior Senior High School.... Read More.

WVC Foundation Creates John L. Acree Memorial Scholarship

Thursday, April 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Wabash Valley College Foundation has created the John L. Acree Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship was created in honor of John L. Acree to encourage study in engineering, science, or math. John was a 1989 graduate of Wabash Valley College and a 1991 graduate... Read More.

Vaccination Opportunities

Thursday, April 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Egyptian Health Department is hosting a 200 single-dose Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) Vaccination Clinic this Friday, April 9, 2021 at St. Kateri Catholic Church in Ridgway. This will be by appointment only. Any individual that is 18 or older and lives and/or works... Read More.