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Covid-19 Update from Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel

Thursday, April 2 by Jc Tinsley

To reduce the risk of exposure, Wabash General Hospital has chosen to follow the recommendations and practice of other area hospitals to postponed elective surgeries through April 10, 2020. We plan to re-evaluate this on a weekly basis. We appreciate your patience. Your...

New programs available to help Illinois small businesses impacted by COVID-19

Thursday, April 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Paycheck Protection ProgramEligible recipients may qualify for a loan up to $10 million determined by eight weeks of prior average payroll plus an additional 25% of that amount. Loan payments will be deferred for six months. SBA will forgive loans if all...

With $349 Billion in Emergency Small Business Capital Cleared, SBA and Treasury Begin Unprecedented Public-Private Mobilization Effort to Distribute Funds

Thursday, April 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WASHINGTON – Following President Trump’s signing of the historic Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, SBA Administrator Steven T. Mnuchin today announced that the SBA and Treasury Department have initiated a...

Unemployment Rate Tops 6.6 Million

Thursday, April 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week — doubling a record high set just one week earlier — a sign that layoffs are accelerating in the midst of the coronavirus.The stunning report Thursday from the Labor Department showed that job...

Cave-in-Rock Ferry Resumes Operations Today

Thursday, April 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Cave-in-Rock Ferry has resumed operations as of 6 a.m. today. The ferry closed at 7 p.m. on March 28 when floodwaters crossed KY 91 near the Kentucky Landing.Officials say the ferry has close when Ohio River floodwaters are in the 42 ft. range...

Carmi League of Arts Second Annual Themed Visual Arts Competition Entries Due April 10th

Thursday, April 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Public Health Officials Announce 986 New Cases of Covid-19 Virus

Wednesday, April 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 986 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 42 additional deaths. Locally, we're still on just 1 case in Saline County Illinois. Gallatin, White, Hamilton, Wayne and Edwards Counties in Illinois are...

Carmi Native Claims 2020 Paul Simon Essay Contest Award

Wednesday, April 1 by Jc Tinsley

A student essay reflecting on how unexpected changes in life can lead you to a community college to pursue your

Represnetative Bailey Issues Statement Criticizing Illinois Governor Pritzker for Failings

Wednesday, April 1 by Jc Tinsley

State Representatives Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) and State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Effingham) have heard from dozens of constituents over the past week about the inability to access the state’s unemployment services.Today, the two issued the following joint statement:“More than 130,000 Illinois workers filed for unemployment...

City of Carmi Planned Power Outage

Wednesday, April 1 by Jc Tinsley

The City of Carmi will have a planned power outage on Thursday, April 2, 2020, from 5am-7am for the purpose of replacing a pole. Areas affected include the north side of the 500 block of Bohleber Drive, and the 500 block of...