Local News

WVC receives IGEN award for solar project

Wednesday, October 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mount Carmel, Ill.— Wabash Valley College has been awarded an Illinois Green Economy Network’s sub-award for its proposed solar project at the college’s Industrial Studies building. The college has been awarded $150,597 to complete the project.The award funds were made available through the Renewable... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Announces Ten New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday

Wednesday, October 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on October 20, 2020, of ten Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya female, in her 20’s, at home and in isolation a female, in her 40’s, case status in... Read More.

Jesse White Announces Teen Driver Crash Fatalities Down 74%

Wednesday, October 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

During National Teen Driver Safety Week, White encourages parents to talk to teens about safe driving behaviors Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced today that teen driver deaths are down 74% since 2007. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), since White’s efforts to... Read More.

RMTD Offering Rides to the Polls for General Election

Wednesday, October 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Rides Mass Transit District will be providing transportation to the polls at no cost, to all residents of the RMTD service area for the general election taking place Tuesday, November 3.Residents will be able to ride to the polls on regular existing routes throughout... Read More.

FIRST BANK DONATES $15,000 IN RELIEF FUNDS TO LOCAL SENIOR CENTERS

Wednesday, October 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CARMI, ILLINOIS – First Bank (First National Bank of Carmi) recently received a $15,000 grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago’s Targeted Impact Fund, which supports relief efforts for populations hardest-hit by COVID-19. First Bank chose to distribute these funds to local senior... Read More.

Enfield Village Board Met Tuesday Night

Wednesday, October 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Enfield Village Board met last night.The board approved the amended Fiscal Year 2020 Budget based off of numbers from the previous year. The tax levy ordinance was also approved. A 30 minute public hearing on the budget was held prior to the regular... Read More.

Free COVID-19 Drive Thru Testing in Mt. Vernon, IL

Tuesday, October 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hannah Lueke and Jasmine Smith Place Third at Tennis Sectionals Saturday

Tuesday, October 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi’s Hannah Lueke and Jasmine Smith placed third at Tennis Sectionals Saturday in Herrin. This qualifies them for the State Tournament. Due to COVID-19, the State Tournament in Chicago will not be played, so this accomplishment will be their last hardware they bring home... Read More.

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

Tuesday, October 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi-White County School Board met last night.The district is now accepting letters of interest to fill a board member vacancy. The individual selected will serve on the school board from the date of appointment to the seating of the new board in the... Read More.

Indiana State Police Partners with DEA for 19th Drug Take Back Day

Tuesday, October 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(Indianapolis, IN)- On Saturday, October 24, 2020 the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring the 19th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative. The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs.Collection sites will be set up... Read More.