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Community Classrooms 618 Growing to Help Meet the Needs of Educators

Thursday, July 30 by Jc Tinsley

If you’re interested in helping out teachers, a Mt. Carmel woman has put together a simple way to be able to shop online through Amazon and help fill teacher’s wish lists. Community Classroom 618 allowed educators from all over Illinois and Indiana to compile...

Nine More Tri County Residents Test Positive for CoViD-19; Three in White County According to EHD

Thursday, July 30 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on July 30, 2020, of nine Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County o a male, in his 40’s, at home and in isolation o a female, in her 50’s, case status in...

Hamilton County Health Department Announces Four More CoViD-19 Cases Thursday

Thursday, July 30 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of four additional positive cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours in Hamilton County residents:Female child Male in his teens Female in her 30’s Male in his 40'sTo date: • There have been 19 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in...

Alley Closed Due to Utility Work Through August 3rd

Thursday, July 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Due to utility work, the alley between 5th and 6th Streets will be closed between Main and Oak Streets through August 3, 2020. The City of Carmi regrets any inconvenience.

IHSA Makes Major Changes to the High School Sports Schedule; Football Moved to Spring

Thursday, July 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(Bloomington, IL) -- The Illinois High School Association is planning to restructure its sports calendar for the upcoming school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All sports will be played over truncated fall, winter, spring, and summer seasons. The IHSA has placed golf, girls...

Wayne, Edwards, Wabash, and Hamilton County Health Departments Announce New Cases of COVID-19 Wednesday

Thursday, July 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Wayne, Edwards, Wabash, and Hamilton County Health Departments announced new cases of COVID-19 yesterday. Wayne, Edwards, and Wabash counties each announced one new case to bring their totals to 34, 13, and 27, respectively. Hamilton County announced two cases, bringing its total to...

FERRELL HOSPITAL INCREASING HOURS FOR RESPIRATORY TENT SERVICES

Thursday, July 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

ELDORADO, IL – Due to increasing patient and testing volumes, the respiratory tent hours at Ferrell Hospital will increase, effective today, to 8 AM – 7 PM, Monday through Friday. Weekend hours will remain the same: Saturdays from 9 AM – 5 PM, and Sundays from...

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library offers Back-to-School (Virtual) Bash

Thursday, July 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Educational activities help children prepare for schoolSPRINGFIELD – It’s time for children and families alike to start thinking about going back to school, whether online or in person. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will do its...

Farm Bureau Members Invited to Appreciation Drive-Thru Dinner

Thursday, July 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Members of the Wayne County Farm Bureau are invited to the annual Member Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, August 20. This year’s event will be a “drive-thru” dinner.A pork chop dinner will be served from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church...

Rep. Severin to Host August Blood Drive

Thursday, July 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

MARION - State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) will host a blood drive at his office located at 600 Halfway Road on Monday, August 10 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.The blood drive will take place in the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Donor Bus...