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White County Board Meeting Cancelled

After careful consideration, with the developments of the COVID-19 virus, White County Board in conjunction with the Egyptian Health Department and the Governor of Illinois has decided to cancel the County Board meeting that was scheduled on April 14, 2020 at 7 p.m. We...

Norris City Village Board to Hold Conference Call Meeting Tonight

Monday, April 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Village of Norris City will conduct a Village Board meeting tonight (Monday) at 7:00 p.m. by conference call. The media is welcome to attend by phone as well. At the beginning of the meeting, the Mayor will ask for all attending to identify...

Village of Norris City Boil Order

Monday, April 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Village of Norris City has issued a boil water order for all customers east of Norris City from the reservoir on east until further notice.

13 Year Old Mt. Carmel Boy Cited for Operating a Motor Vehicle Without a Driver’s License, Resisting Arrest, and Illegal Consumption of Alcohol

Monday, April 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mt. Carmel Police cited a 13-year-old boy Tuesday for operating a motor vehicle without a driver's license, resisting arrest, and illegal consumption of alcohol after police were notified the boy was operating a motor vehicle with two other juveniles. Police caught up with the...

Mt. Carmel Man Arrested for Resisting Arrest and Public Indecency

Monday, April 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mt. Carmel Police cited Timothy L. McKinney, age 38, Wednesday for resisting arrest and public indecency. Police were called to Jumpin Jimmys in reference to an unwanted customer. Police arrived and scene and were told that McKinney exposed himself to the attendant after she...

Mt. Carmel Police Respond to Report of Unresponsive 19-Year-Old Female

Monday, April 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mt. Carmel Police Department, Wabash General EMS, and first responders were dispatched Thursday to the 600 block Division Street in reference to an unresponsive 19-year-old female. The female was transferred to Wabash General Hospital where she was declared deceased. Mt. Carmel Police and the...

Cooperative Lobby To Remain Closed – Options for Payments

Monday, April 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Due to the virus pandemic, Wayne-White Electric Cooperative reminds customers/members that the lobby at the Fairfield and Enfield office will remain closed throughout the month of April. Our primary business is to provide dependable electricity to our members each day. Keeping our workforce safe...

SIC Summer and Fall 2020 Registration

Monday, April 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 3, 2020) – The faculty and staff of Southeastern Illinois College have dedicated themselves to ensure students can continue the pursuit of their higher education, despite the current conditions mandated by the COVID-19 virus. Registration for summer and fall classes begins...

Wabash General Hospital Confirms First Positive Case of CoViD-19

Saturday, April 4 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash General Hospital is confirming our first positive COVID-19 test result. The patient was tested in an outpatient setting and followed all protocols of self-quarantine with all of their immediate family since being tested. Patient and family are home and...

Egyptian Health Department Confirms First CoViD-19 Positive Case in Gallatin County

Saturday, April 4 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified of a Gallatin County resident who tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual, a female in her 60’s is at home and in isolation. This is the first laboratory confirmed positive of COVID-19 in Gallatin County. Illinois Department of...