Local News

White County 4-Hers Awarded 2020 4-H Project Grants

The White County Farm Bureau is pleased to award ten White County 4-Hers with a 2020 4-H Project Grant. A total of $747.87 in grants were awarded.4-Hers receiving a 2020 Project Grant are…· Abe Sutton (Poultry)· Bailey Buchanan (Sheep)· Katelyn Garner (Sewing)· Travis Nausley...

White County Crime Stoppers Offering Reward for Information Leading to the Arrest of Sanjay Lewis

Friday, March 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

White County Crime Stoppers is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest of SANJAY LEWIS, B/M, 45 years of age.Lewis was involved in an aggravated domestic battery which occurred in Grayville Illinois. We have reason to believe he may still be...

Reduced Rate Lab Event Location Change for Fairfield Locations Only

Friday, March 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Reduced rate labs will still be held as scheduled next week with a minor location change for the Fairfield locations only.The draw station for Fairfield Memorial Hospital will be held under the drive-up canopy in the front of the Medical Arts Complex entrance located...

Illinois: New Measures as a Result of Coronavirus

Friday, March 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

As Illinoisans face increasing challenges as a result of the coronavirus, Governor JB Pritzker announced a series of new measures to relieve pressure on small businesses, increase safe opportunities for vulnerable populations to purchase essentials and expand health care services for patients and providers. SALES...

Grayville City Council to Meet Monday

Friday, March 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Grayville City Council will meet Monday at 7:00 PM. Old business will include the demolition of abandoned properties, Developer’s Agreement #13 (TIF 1) with Outcast Airbrush, a request for Property/TIF Agreement/Loan for Pipher, a request for a TIF Agreement/Loan for Mandy’s Restaurant, the...

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Encourages Public to Follow Advice of Health Agencies

Friday, March 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

It is of highest importance that ANYONE WHO HAS UPPER RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS performs the self-isolation recommendations on the following page. The medical community at FMH is prepared to deal with the current State of National Emergency over the COVID-19 virus pandemic. However, the best...

FMH Auxiliary Creating Medical Masks and Gowns During Shortages

Friday, March 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Auxiliary has stepped up to help Fairfield Memorial Hospital in the fight against the Coronavirus. The FMH Auxiliary volunteers have started sewing isolation masks and gowns to prevent our hospital from running out of masks and gowns for the staff and...

Operation Encouragement Started by Fairfield Memorial Hospital

Friday, March 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital is launching a program called Operation Encouragement to help provide emotional support to its Skilled Care Unit residents.For the safety and well-being of our older population who live in healthcare facilities, such as Skilled Care Units, visitors have been restricted from...

Open Line ON DEMAND – Dr. Joey Jackson, Infection Control Medical Director for Ferrell Hospital

Thursday, March 19 by Jc Tinsley

Posey County to Shutter “Non Essential Businesses” after Friday

Thursday, March 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Posey County Health Department, in conjunction with County Commissioners has made the move to call for closing what they call "non essential" businesses including hair salons, barbershops, nail salons, bowling alley, tanning salons, and fitness centers. According to a press release, the closures...