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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...

Carmi-White County CUSD #5 Board of Education Will Meet Tonight

Monday, September 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi-White County CUSD #5 Board of Education will meet Monday, September 21, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Junior/Senior High School cafeteria. Guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) will be followed. This includes:·...

Egyptian Health Department Reports 17 New Cases of COVID-19

Friday, September 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on September 17, 2020, of seventeen Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya male,...

BRAD LEE CHOSEN AS EGYPTIAN REGION SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR

Friday, September 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Egyptian Division of the Illinois Association of School Administrators is pleased to announce the selection of Carmi-White County Community Unit School District No. 5 Superintendent Brad Lee as the region’s Superintendent of the Year for the 2020-2021 school year. Mr. Lee, who has...

Hamilton County Reports Two New Cases of COVID-19

Friday, September 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of two additional positive cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours in Hamilton County residents:Female infant Male in his 70’s To date:There have been 64 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. One person who was a positive lab-confirmed case passed...

FMH’s Horizon Healthcare to Host an Influenza Vaccination Clinic for People Ages 11 and Older

Friday, September 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Flu season is just around the corner and in preparation for it, FMH Horizon Healthcare will be hosting an Influenza Vaccination Clinic for people ages 11 and older at all four locations on Friday, September 25th from 9am-4pm. This is being offered at no...

Maunie Man Picked Up on Warrant Arrest Found to be in Possession of Meth

Thursday, September 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

James H. Earl II, 44, of Maunie, was arrested on a White County Warrant for DUI Wednesday afternoon. White County Sheriff’s Deputy Randy Graves notice Earl walking on Washington Street and advised him of the warrant. During a pat down of Earl, Deputy Graves...

Crossville Woman Turned Herself in to WCSD on White County Warrant

Thursday, September 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

33 year old Sheena M. Garrett of Crossville turned herself in to the White County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday morning on a White County Warrant. She bonded out to $250 cash plus a $20 booking fee.

Enfield Man Reports Theft of Hemp Plants to White County Sheriff’s Department Wednesday

Thursday, September 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

James J. McKinney of Enfield reported, to the White County Sheriff’s Department, Wednesday, the theft of three hemp plants from his farm ground at 479 County Road 1925N in Enfield. McKinney noticed the plants missing on Tuesday morning and believes they were taken in...

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Provides Facts Vs. Fears About COVID-19

Thursday, September 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital has provided some information to the public to clear up some confusion some people may have over COVID and the hospitals stance on different issues.