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White County Sheriff’s Department Receives Several Theft Reports Over the Weekend

Monday, February 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Sheriff’s Department received a report Saturday morning from Jason Draper that sometime Friday night someone took an aluminum survey tripod valued at $200 from one of his worksites. The item had been located at 2400 N on the Freda Finch Farm. Miranda...

Pre-K Screening to be held at SIC March 18

Monday, February 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Feb. 21, 2020) -- Wabash Ohio Valley Special Education District will be conducting free prekindergarten screenings Wednesday, March 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Southeastern Illinois College’s Learning Commons.The screenings take about 45 minutes and include hearing, vision, speech, language...

100% of SIC Nursing Grads Passed Licensure Exams in 2019

Monday, February 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Feb. 21, 2020) – Southeastern Illinois College nursing programs have surpassed state pass rates again this year with 100% of both the licensed practical nurse (LPN) and registered nurse (RN) graduates passing the National Council Licensure Examination upon their first attempt. These...

Eldorado Man Dead Following Traffic Crash Friday Night

Monday, February 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 25 year old Eldorado man, Brennan L. Unthank, is dead following a traffic crash Friday night around 8:12pm. According to the preliminary crash investigation, Unthank was traveling northbound on U.S. 45, approaching Cook Road, when his 2007 Chevy Silverado ran off the right...

Open Line ON DEMAND – Putt Pub Crawl Fundraiser

Friday, February 21 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Kiwanis Club Met Thursday; Big 50/50 Pot and Michelle Winters Highlighted the Program

Friday, February 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi Kiwanis Club met February 21. President Eric Rahlfs began the meeting with a big announcement. The club will administer a 50/50 Pot and announce the winner on Saturday night of Corn Day. Tickets are $10 and will be made...

“A Matter of Balance” Graduates Celebrated

Friday, February 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

As people age the fear of falling can cause older adults to limit their activities, which can result in physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. To address this concern, Fairfield Memorial Hospital offer sA Matter of Balance Program periodically that helps...

Dance Saturday Night at Carmi American Legion

Friday, February 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

There will be a dance Saturday night, February 22, from 8 to 11PM at the Carmi American Legion. Music by DJ Eddie Sullivan. All dance proceeds go to Veterans Programs.

Grayville City Council to Meet Monday Night

Friday, February 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Grayville City Council will meet Monday night at 7:00 pm. Old business will include the demolition of abandoned properties, amending the Zoning Code, the city’s website, a revolving loan agreement with Cook, the police department roof, and the brush dump. New business will...