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Carmi City Council Met Briefly Via Phone Tuesday

Wednesday, December 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Story courtesy of Jc TinsleyThe Carmi City Council, once again hampered by CoViD restrictions, stumbled through the technical difficulties that accompany being forced to hold gatherings by phone. Mayor Jeff Pollard says he’s hoping in January the aldermen and women will once again be... Read More.

Enfield Village Board Met Tuesday; Annexation and Trash Cans Discussed

Wednesday, December 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Enfield Village Board met last night for its regular monthly meeting.The board discussed expanding the village by annexing property up to the 4-way intersection. It could mean more tax money for Enfield and those new residents could see some of their taxes lowered. ... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Office Warns About Scam

Tuesday, December 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Sheriff's Office has received several complaints in reference to a scam involving the Illinois Department of Employment Security. People have received a debit card in the mail for the purpose of receiving unemployment benefits. If you have not applied for benefits... Read More.

Trailer Reported Missing, Found Later and Recovered

Tuesday, December 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Jeff Young of Grayville reported to the White County Sheriff’s Department that a pull behind trailer, a wooden cabinet, and a brown wooden trunk were missing from his property. Jeff told Officers he last saw the trailer parked behind his barn in the grass... Read More.

ISP District 19 Investigates Single Vehicle Traffic Crash Monday Night in Wayne County

Tuesday, December 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 investigated a single vehicle personal injury traffic crash Monday night around 8:12 PM. 57-year-old Brian Pillow of Carlyle, IL, was traveling west on Interstate 64 near milepost 108 in Wayne County, when his 2021 Freightliner Truck Tractor Semi Trailer... Read More.

IDOI Reminds Illinoisans to Enroll in a Health Insurance Plan Before Pending Deadline

Tuesday, December 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment Ends December 15th Chicago – Today is the last day to enroll in a plan on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace during Open Enrollment. The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) encourages consumers to purchase a plan now... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 64 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday

Tuesday, December 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified, on Tuesday, of 64 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (27)1 male under the age of 5 2 males in their teens 3 females in their 20’s 1 male... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 16 New Cases of COVID-19 Friday – Monday

Tuesday, December 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 16 additional positive cases of COVID-19 Friday – Monday. They include: 3 females in their 20’s 1 male in his 20’s 2 females in their 40’s 1 male in his 40’s 1 female in her 50’s 1... Read More.

Grayville City Council Met Monday Night

Tuesday, December 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Story courtesy of Jeremy Smith for TOC NewsThe Grayville City Council met Monday night in regular session with the Mayor and three Commissioners present, Commissioner Baldwin was not in attendance.The meeting opened with the reading of a bid for $500 by Rick and Terry... Read More.

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

Tuesday, December 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi White County Unit 5 School Board’s regular monthly meeting was held last night on Google Meets due to COVID-19 concerns.David Kelly Ackerman repeated the Official Oath as a newly appointed board member. He is filling the vacated board member position until the... Read More.