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Produce and Dairy Giveaway Cancelled

Wednesday, September 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

White County Senior Citizens Center has just been notified by Cusumano's and Sons that there will be no more produce and dairy boxes. Today’s giveaway has been cancelled. They are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause for our seniors.

McLeansboro City Council Discusses Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Funding at Special Meeting Tuesday

Wednesday, September 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

At the special McLeansboro City Council meeting held at the Hamilton County Courthouse yesterday afternoon, there was a lengthy discussion of the possible funding options for the proposed sanitary sewer lift station.Mike McKey of the Illinois State Department of Agriculture went over the figures...

Indiana State Police Increase Patrols during Labor Day Weekend

Wednesday, September 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Enforcement Campaign In an attempt to reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities during this upcoming holiday weekend, Indiana State Police will be participating in the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign. Now through Labor Day, Indiana State Police will...

White County Board to Meet Tuesday Morning

Wednesday, September 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Board will meet Tuesday, September 8th, at 9:00 AM at the White County Courthouse. With respect to the Circuit Court and the recent rise in cases of COVID-19, you are asked to wear a mask when entering the building and courtroom....

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF AN ALCOHOL COUNTERMEASURE ENFORCEMENT PATROL

Wednesday, September 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the results of an Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrol held in Wayne County in August. This ACE patrol allowed the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in...

Illinois State Police Announce Results of Recent Distracted Driving Enforcement

Wednesday, September 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the results of a Distracted Driving Enforcement Program patrol held in Wayne County during August. This program provided extra patrol coverage for ISP officers to focus on saving lives and reducing...

Illinois State Police Announce Results of Recent Distracted Driving Enforcement

Wednesday, September 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the results of a Distracted Driving Enforcement Program patrol held in Saline County during August. This program provided extra patrol coverage for ISP officers to focus on saving lives and reducing...

RLC Hires Walker Bullington as Next Head Baseball Coach

Wednesday, September 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

FOREST SERVICE CLOSES SNAKE ROAD FOR FALL MIGRATION

Wednesday, September 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Wolf Lake, IL—September 1, 2020 — Bi-annually the Shawnee National Forest closes Forest Service Road No. 345, also known as Snake Road, to help ensure safe crossing for several species of snakes and amphibians during their critical time of migration.The 2.5-mile-long road closes the...

Five Residents in Tri County Area Test Positive for CoViD Tuesday 9/1/20 Including Two White Countians

Tuesday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on September 1, 2020, of five Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County o a female, in her 20’s, at home and in isolation o a male, in his 40’s, at home and in...