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Hamilton County Health Department Reports 16 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday

Wednesday, December 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 16 additional positive cases of COVID-19 Tuesday. They include… 2 females in their 20’s 1 male in his 20’s 1 female in her 30’s 3 males in their 30’s 3 females in their 50’s 1 male in... Read More.

Merry & Bright Christmas Lights Home Decorating Contest Winners Revealed

Tuesday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Christmas Elves, Inc. and the Carmi Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce Greg and Melissa Knight as the winners of the first ever Merry & Bright Christmas Lights Home Decorating Contest!This contest was held in conjunction with Christmas Lights of Hope... Read More.

Area Senior Centers Forced to Make Cuts Due to Lack of Funding

Tuesday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

Seniors in White and Hamilton Counties will be forced to find a new place to get meals on Mondays and weekday evenings. A press release from the White County Seniors Center indicates the cuts are being blamed on a lack of funding from both... Read More.

White County Sheriff and Carmi Police Reports from Monday 12-28-20

Tuesday, December 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Sheriff’s Office received a report Monday morning from Sam J. Frank in reference to a theft that had taken place on the Countrymark Energy Resources Poorman 22W Oil Lease located on County Road 2500 N, approximately a quarter mile east of... Read More.

Grayville City Council Meeting Recap – December 28th

Tuesday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

By Jeremy W. Smith, T.O.C. NewsThe Grayville City Council met in regular session Monday night with all commissioners’ present.The meeting opened with approval of the consent agenda, there was no report from the Police Chief or Utility Manager.The Treasurer Reported one million, one hundred... Read More.

Few New Laws Beginning January 1st in Illinois: Mandated Minimum Wage Increase Continues to Fuel Unfriendly Business Climate & Puts Pressure on Struggling Economy

Tuesday, December 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

LOUISVILLE…State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is informing constituents of the newest laws to take effect at the beginning of the New Year and reminding everyone of the continuing mandated increase of the Illinois minimum wage law another dollar an hour starting January 1, 2021. One... Read More.

New Federal Rule Changes Odometer Discloser Requirements Impacting Automobile Industry

Tuesday, December 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is alerting the automobile industry, along with private party vehicle sellers, of a new federal odometer disclosure rule that increases the amount of time odometer readings must be declared at the time of a vehicle sale. The new... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 1 Saline County Death; 43 New COVID Cases Monday

Tuesday, December 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified of a Saline 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 Monday of 43... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 23 New COVID Cases December 24-28

Tuesday, December 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 23 additional positive cases of COVID-19 December 24th – 28th. They include… 3 females in their teens 3 females in their 20’s 2 females in their 30’s 1 male in his 30’s 3 females in their 40’s ... Read More.

Clark Arrested for Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse

Tuesday, December 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

In August (08/26/2020) the McLeansboro Police Department responded to Hamilton Memorial Hospital for a complaint of a sexual assault that had occurred. After taking the information an investigation was initiated into the alleged complaint. At the conclusion of the investigation Hamilton County State's Attorney... Read More.