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Announcing Pharmacy Residency Program’s 5th Year

Wednesday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hospice of Southern Illinois is pleased to introduce and welcome the full-time, on-staff, PGY-2 (post-graduate, year 2) Pharmacy Resident, Dr. Timothy Cruz, PharmD. Setting us apart from other hospice programs, we are announcing our 5th year with a PGY-2 Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacy Residency...

Dairy Box Giveaway Today at White County Senior Citizen’s Center

Wednesday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

There will be a Dairy Box Giveaway today at the White County Senior Citizen’s Center in Carmi. Age 60+ from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. General Public from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. Follow route signs beginning on Church Street.

Illinois State Police District 19 Arrest Suspect Who Drove Into Trooper’s Squad Car Tuesday

Wednesday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 have arrested a suspect who drove into a Trooper’s squad car Tuesday morning. A District 19 trooper initiated a traffic stop with a truck/tractor semi trailer combination around 8:38 AM Tuesday on Illinois Route 130 near West Street in Parkersburg,...

Free Food Distribuiton at Cherry Street General Baptist Church Friday

Wednesday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Cherry Street Food Pantry and Tri-State Food Bank will hold a free food distribution in the Cherry Street General Baptist Church parking lot on Friday, September 25th, from 1:30 – 3:30 pm (or while supplies last). The event is open to White County residents....

Carmi-White County School Board Met Monday Night; Kelli Chapman Resigned

Wednesday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi-White County School Board met last night in the Junior/Senior High School Cafeteria.Board President Andy Acord started the meeting announcing that board member Kelli Chapman resigned from the board, effective immediately. The board will address the situation at a later date.The Fiscal Year...

Wabash Chapter DAR Celebrates Constitution Week

Tuesday, September 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Constitution Week is the commemoration of America’s most important document. It is celebrated annually during the week of September 17-23. This year marks the 233rd anniversary of the drafting of the constitution.The United States Constitution stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans...

White County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Accidental Shooting Saturday Night

Monday, September 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

White County 9-1-1 Dispatch received a call Saturday night around 7:34 from a female reporting there was a gunshot victim at the Maunie Gravel Pits.Upon arrival, Officers observed Justin Delong, of Maunie, sitting in the roadway with White County EMS and First Responders tending...

Beth Sell Reminds White County Voters Polling Places Will Be Open Election Day

Monday, September 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

White County Clerk Beth Sell reminds residents that all precincts will be open on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd. You DO NOT have to vote by mail. The County Clerk’s Office has received numerous phone calls because of a confusing letter that was sent...

Five Southeastern Illinois Residents Test Positive for COVID-19 Friday

Monday, September 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on September 18, 2020, of five Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya female, in her 30’s, at home and in isolation a female, in her 50’s, at home and...

24 Illinois Counties at Warning Level for Coronavirus Disease

Monday, September 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 24 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A county enters a warning level when two or more COVID-19 risk indicators that measure the amount...