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Traffic Stop Nets 50 Grams of Synthetic Marijuana, Two Arrested

Thursday, December 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Warrick County – Last night at approximately 10:30, Indiana State Police Trooper Otolski was patrolling in the area of Epworth Road and Lincoln Avenue when he stopped the driver of a 1997 Ford Escort for a defective headlight and false registration. The driver was... Read More.

WVC Closed for Winter Break

Thursday, December 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mount Carmel, Ill.— Wabash Valley College will be closing early at 12 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 21, and will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 through Jan. 4, 2021 for Winter Break.There will be no classes and all offices will be closed during this... Read More.

New Minimum Wage Rates Set to Take Effect on New Year’s Day

Wednesday, December 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Department of Labor Reminds Workers to Watch Their Wages SPRINGFIELD – Illinoisans will ring in the New Year with an additional increase in the minimum wage to $11 an hour, and the Illinois Department of Labor is encouraging employees to watch their paychecks to ensure... Read More.

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Egyptian Health Department Reports 52 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday

Wednesday, December 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified, on Tuesday, of 52 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (21)1 female under the age of 10 1 female in her teens 4 females in their 20’s 1 female... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 8 New Cases of COVID-19 Tuesday

Wednesday, December 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 8 additional positive cases of COVID-19 Tuesday 1 male in his teens 1 male in his 30’s 1 female in her 40’s 1 male in his 40’s 2 males in their 50’s 1 female in her 60’s ... Read More.

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.