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White County Sheriff’s Office Receives Reports of Two Different Scams

Jason Lamp, of Carmi, reported to the White County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday morning that he had received a suspicious package in the mail containing a check for $2,950.02 and a letter giving him instructions on how to spend the check once he had deposited...

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal and Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Remind Caregivers to Supervise Children During Water Activities

Thursday, July 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – As temperatures continue to rise, many Illinoisans are looking for ways to cool off. While many pools and beaches are closed this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, home pools, either permeant or pop-up, are still in use. If families plan...

FERRELL HOSPITAL CLINICS, PROVIDERS OFFER FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS

Thursday, July 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

ELDORADO, CARMI & MCLEANSBORO, IL – Free sports physicals are being offered by providers at Ferrell Hospital outpatient clinics. Locations, providers and schedules are below. No appointment is required. More information is available by calling (618)297-9665. Eldorado Family MedicineDr. Joey Jackson: Wednesday, July 29, 5...

Fraud Penetrating All State Unemployment Systems, IDES Taking Steps to Detect, Mitigate, and Pursue Fraudsters

Thursday, July 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Federal Guidelines Make Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program Susceptible to Fraud SPRINGFIELD – IDES has uncovered and is investigating a widespread fraud scheme that is being conducted nationwide, impacting each state’s federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) programs, implemented as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

Eight Tri County Residents Latest CoViD Positives Confirmed by Egyptian Health Department Wednesday

Wednesday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 of eight Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County o a female, in her 40’s, at home and in isolation o a female, in her 60’s, at home...

Water Outage Planned for Portion of Carmi

Wednesday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

Water Plant Operator for Carmi, Van Scott tells WROY/WRUL News residents should be prepared for a planned water outage on Saturday July 25th. The water outage is expected to begin at 5am and will be so that a crew can replace a fire hydrant. ...

IDES Confirms Fraud Penetrating All State Unemployment; Taking Steps to Detect, Mitigate, and Pursue Fraudsters

Wednesday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

We told you yesterday about a potential fraud scheme that locals were reporting both to us and local law enforcement. You can read the story

Carmi Police Receive Report of Damage to Airport Gate and Possible Unemployment Scam

Wednesday, July 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Two Carmi women, Shirley A. Logan and Barbara A. Kearney, reported to Carmi Police Tuesday morning, both had received unemployment debit cards in the mail and had not applied for unemployment benefits. It is believed to be an error, a scam, or possible identity...

Carmi Council Takes Up Animal Ordinance for Discussion at Tuesday Night Meeting

Wednesday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

For just under half an hour Tuesday night, Carmi City Council discussed updating ordinances dealing with livestock and nuisances inside city limits. The two ordinances on file, #918 and #1199 are seen as outdated or far too vague and enough complaints have come in...

Explore the Countryside on the Wayne County Tractor Drive

Wednesday, July 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

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White County Sheriff’s Office Receives Reports of Two Different Scams

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal and Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Remind Caregivers to Supervise Children During Water Activities

FERRELL HOSPITAL CLINICS, PROVIDERS OFFER FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS

Fraud Penetrating All State Unemployment Systems, IDES Taking Steps to Detect, Mitigate, and Pursue Fraudsters

Eight Tri County Residents Latest CoViD Positives Confirmed by Egyptian Health Department Wednesday

Water Outage Planned for Portion of Carmi

IDES Confirms Fraud Penetrating All State Unemployment; Taking Steps to Detect, Mitigate, and Pursue Fraudsters

Carmi Police Receive Report of Damage to Airport Gate and Possible Unemployment Scam

Carmi Council Takes Up Animal Ordinance for Discussion at Tuesday Night Meeting

Explore the Countryside on the Wayne County Tractor Drive

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