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Virtual Meetings Coming Up for RLC Radiologic Technology

Wednesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Are you interested in joining one of the most essential health care professions in the US? Rend Lake College can help!The next virtual informational meeting for RLC Radiologic Technology will be held Wednesday, March 17, at 6 p.m. over Zoom. RLC faculty will be... Read More.

White County 4-Hers Awarded 2021 Project Grants

Wednesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Farm Bureau is pleased to award twelve White County 4-Hers with a 2021 4-H Project Grant. A total of $1,027.16 in grants were awarded. 4-Hers receiving a 2021 Project Grant are… Katelyn Allen (Vegetable Gardening) Kinsey Allen (Creative Arts) Kenley Black... Read More.

Enfield Village Board Met Tuesday Night

Wednesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Enfield Village Board met in its regular monthly session last night.Gina Cushman was sworn in as the new village trustee, replacing Mary Dorner, who passed away recently.Residents might have noticed that their utility bills were higher than normal. Mayor Tom Harbor said that... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 3 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday

Wednesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified Tuesday of 3 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (3)1 female in her 40’s 1 male in his 50’s 1 female in her 80’s To date, Saline County has had... Read More.

White County Senior Citizens Center to pass out Food Boxes Wednesday

Tuesday, March 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Senior Citizens Center will be having another produce/dairy/meat box giveaway Wednesday at noon. From noon until 1:00 p.m. will be for senior citizens only. Distribution to the general public will begin at 1:00 p.m. until they run out. 1 box per... Read More.

Carmi-White County Unit #5 School Board Met Monday Night

Tuesday, March 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi-White County Unit #5 School District met last night in regular session at the Junior/Senior High School Cafeteria. The Board approved accepting the donation of Lots Nine and Ten in Block Four of Fackney’s Second addition to Carmi, White County, Illinois from Sharon Dartt... Read More.

Indiana State Police Partners with DEA for 20th Drug Take Back Day

Tuesday, March 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(Indianapolis, IN)- On Saturday, April 24, 2021 the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring the 20th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative. The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs.Collection sites will be set up... Read More.

CITY OF CARMI ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT MARCH 27th

Tuesday, March 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Carmi will host an electronics recycling event for Carmi and White County residents on Saturday, March 27, from 9am-noon at 520 North 3rd Street in Carmi. Due to COVID-19 CJD E-Cycling is requiring the following safety procedures: Materials to be recycled must be... Read More.

AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Illinois

Tuesday, March 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The American Pickers are excited to return to Illinois! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in May 2021. We understand that with the proliferation of COVID-19, we are all facing very uncertain times. We at American... Read More.

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RLC CHOIR TO TAKE PART IN “COLLABORATIVE HOPE” VIRTUAL CONCERT WITH SIC, JOHN A. LOGAN

Tuesday, March 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mark your calendars for a virtual concert featuring the musical talents of three area community colleges.“Collaborative Hope” will premiere on Thursday, April 8, at 7 p.m. The pre-recorded event will feature four choirs from Rend Lake College, Southeastern Illinois College and John A. Logan... Read More.