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IFB ACTIVATOR Endorses Miller for Illinois Congressional 15th District

Tuesday, September 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mary Miller, Republican candidate for the Illinois 15th Congressional District, met with White County Farm Bureau leaders on Monday to discuss agricultural policy and her campaign to replace retiring Congressman John Shimkus. Miller’s candidacy is endorsed by the Illinois Farm Bureau ACTIVATOR Political Involvement... Read More.

RLC FOUNDATION CELEBRATES 40TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING AT REND LAKE

Tuesday, September 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WHITTINGTON, Ill. (Sept. 14, 2020) – More than 180 golfers on 31 different teams teed off last week at the 40th Annual Rend Lake College Foundation Golf Outing in an effort to raise funds for the Foundation and the RLC Men’s and Women’s Golf teams.The... Read More.

Two White County Residents Among Nine CoViD Positives Announced Monday by Egyptian Health Department

Monday, September 14 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on September 14, 2020, of nine Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya female, under the age of 10, at home and in isolation a female, in her 20’s, at... Read More.

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Power Outage Planned for Small Section of Carmi Customers Wednesday Morning

Monday, September 14 by Jc Tinsley

There will be a planned power outage on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 from 7:30-8:30am for the 200 block of the east side of 7th Street, the 600-700 blocks of the south side of Oak Street, the 600 block of the north side of Crebs, and... Read More.

Tyree Behind Bars Following Friday Afternoon Traffic Stop

Monday, September 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

31 year old Larry R. Tyree was arrested by Carmi Police Friday just after noon after Police stopped a vehicle in which he was a passenger. Tyree was arrested for Illegal Possession of Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle, Failure to Appear Warrants out of... Read More.

Enfield Village Board to Meet Tuesday Night

Monday, September 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Enfield Village Board will meet Tuesday at 7:00 PM. The Board will be practicing social distancing. Please maintain a 6-foot distance between other members of the public. Masks will not be required but you are welcome to wear them. The Board will hear the... Read More.

ISP District 19 Investigates Crash Saturday in Saline County

Monday, September 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 investigated a single vehicle traffic crash early Saturday around 12:35 a.m. in Saline County. A preliminary investigation indicates a 17 year old male from Galatia was traveling northbound in his 2009 Ford F250 on Mt. Moriah Road, approximately ½... Read More.

Wayne County Health Department Reports 39 New Positive COVID Cases Saturday

Monday, September 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

According to our sister station WFIW Fairfield...The Wayne County Health Department reported 39 new positive cases of the coronavirus Saturday, the most cases reported in a single day since the pandemic began. Saturday’s cases include five female teens, 18 male teens, a female in... Read More.

Egyptian Health Reports Eleven New Cases of COVID-19 Over the Weekend

Monday, September 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified over the weekend of eleven Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya male, in his teens, case status in progress a female, in her 30’s, case status in progress 2... Read More.

ISP District 19 Investigates Single Vehicle Crash in Hamilton County Friday Morning

Saturday, September 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 investigated a single vehicle personal injury crash Friday morning just before 8.A preliminary investigation indicates a 15 year old female was traveling southbound on State Route 142 approximately 1400 feet south of Hamilton County Road 400 North. For an... Read More.