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White County Bridge Commission Seeks Funding for Harmony Way Bridge

Thursday, October 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Bridge Commission held a Grant Committee meeting earlier this week. The organizational meeting was aimed at finding ways to seek funding for the rehabilitation of the Harmony Way Bridge. Spokesperson Linda Henning says the group is looking at not only federal... Read More.

Falcon Archers Excel at Regional Championship

Thursday, October 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (October 14, 2020) - The 2020 USA Archery Collegiate 3D North Regional Championship took place Sept. 26 at Southeastern Illinois College’s Archery Center.This was the second year that SIC has hosted this tournament through USA Archery. This tournament had 38 registered archers... Read More.

Fight for Felicia Fundraiser at Carmi Elks This Friday, October 16th

Thursday, October 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

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Egyptian Health Department Reports 1 Saline County Death and 13 New COVID Cases Wednesday

Thursday, October 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified of a Saline County resident who has passed away due to complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). We, at Egyptian Health Department, are saddened by this news and our thoughts are with the family.Egyptian Health Department was notified on October 14,... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports Eight New Cases of COVID-19 Wednesday

Thursday, October 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of eight additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County residents:1 Male Child 1 Female in their teens 1 Male in their 20’s 2 Male in their 40’s 1 Female in their 40’s 2 Females in their 50’s To date:There have been 106 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. Two people who were a positive lab-confirmed... Read More.

Grayville Council and White County Board Talk Taxes

Thursday, October 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Grayville City Council and the White County Board both met this week and taxes were on the minds of commissioners and board members alike. Monday evening, Grayville commissioners commented on it saying they had received their information from Edwards County for their levy. Edwards... Read More.

White County Clerk Asks Voter with Mail-In Ballots to Mail Them or Bring Them to the County Clerk’s Office

Wednesday, October 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

White County Clerk Beth Sell is asking voters with ballots in their possession to please mail or bring it in person to the County Clerk’s office. She is asking voters to not take it to their polling place on election day.

McLeansboro City Council Met Tuesday Night

Wednesday, October 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The McLeansboro City Council met last night at the Hamilton County Courthouse.Mayor Dick Dietz swore in Walter Rexing as Assistant Fire Chief.The council approved the pay request on the water tower project totaling $85,197.76. $71,482.40 goes to Caldwell Tank and $11,765.36 to Shawnee Professional... Read More.

Jesse White Announces New Email Service for those Seeking to Restore Driving Privileges

Wednesday, October 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that a new email service is available to members of the public who need information on reinstating driving privileges, obtaining driving relief or scheduling an administrative hearing. Individuals who have a driver’s license suspension or revocation or... Read More.

White County Democrats Offer Safe Trick-or-Treat Alternative

Wednesday, October 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

White county residents worried about their children trick or treating this year are offered a safe alternative by the White County Democrats, “your friends and neighbors.” Tim Scates, chairman of the local party invited White County residents, of all parties, to stop by the White... Read More.