Local News

IDES Offices Closed to the Public Until Further Notice

Wednesday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The health and safety of IDES customers and staff are of highest importance. In order to protect everyone through social distancing, IDES offices are closed to the public until further notice. You may...

Carmi-White County CUSD #5 Schools as of now Return Back to School April 13th

Wednesday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Due to the updated directive of Governor Pritzker on Friday, March 20th with the Shelter In Place Directive for the State of Illinois, all schools in Illinois will continue to be closed through April 7th. Carmi-White County CUSD #5 will be on spring break...

Edwards County Man Sentenced to 4 Years 6 Months in IDOC Tuesday

Wednesday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

57-year old Robert J. Dodge of Albion, Illinois, was sentenced Tuesday, March 24, 2020 to a total of 4-years and 6-months in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by a term of 2-year of Mandatory Supervised Release (formerly known as “parole”) in Edwards County...

Shawnee National Forest Closes Recreation Sites; Implementing Virtual Services

Wednesday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Harrisburg, IL. March 24, 2020 – All developed campgrounds and restrooms managed by the Shawnee National Forest have been closed indefinitely for the health and safety of visitors and staff. This includes:Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District – Johnson Creek Campground, Jackson County – Pine Hills Campground, Union CountyHidden Springs Ranger...

Farm Bureaus Urging Farmers and Agriculture Industry to Donate Surplus Masks

Wednesday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Due to the national COVID-19 pandemic, there is currently a shortage of medical personal protective equipment (PPE), specifically “N95-rated” masks. The White County Farm Bureau is participating in “F.A.R.M. for Health” (Farmers and Ranchers Masks for Health). We are calling upon farmers, grain elevators,...

Bridget Payne Named Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholar

Wednesday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 24, 2020) — Bridget Payne of Harrisburg, a student at Southeastern Illinois College has been named a 2020 Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholar and will receive a $1,500 scholarship.The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola Academic...

Annual Run for the Wall CANCELLED

Wednesday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

MT. VERNON ILL, March 24- The 32nd Annual Run for the Wall has been cancelled. The Run for the Wall Board has made this decision considering the uncertain times in our nation due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The run was scheduled to stop in...

Several Local Carmi Businesses Are Still Open or are Making Themselves Available to Customers

Wednesday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Merle Norman Cosmetics & Boutique is closed for business through Tuesday, April 7th. Although the doors are not open, they will do their best to meet the needs of their customers during this time. If you need to get...

Rice Motor Company Service Department Still Open; Sales By Appointment Only

Tuesday, March 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Rice Motor Company’s Service Department is open from 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Mon-Fri and Sales by appointment only. Call Todd Rice 384-2659, Scott Rice 384-6565, and Mark Cozart 383-1484. GM is offering some good deals, so they encourage customers to contact them if they wish...

Checking In with Restaurant Owners in the Area Amid the Covid-19 Pandemic

Tuesday, March 24 by Jc Tinsley

It’s been a full week since restaurants and bars were forced to shutter their dining rooms. They’ve still been allowed to operate; many have had to make alterations in order to continue to do so, and some with mixed results. We checked in a...