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Rural Wabash County Water District Will Begin Flushing Hydrants on Monday

Wednesday, October 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Rural Wabash County Water District will be flushing hydrants through the entire district beginning on Monday, October 28th. It is not uncommon to experience a dip in pressure and slight discoloration during this time. Please contact 618-299-6101 or 618-262-6438 if you have any...

Carmi Schools Open to Wintertime Walkers Again This Year

Wednesday, October 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Again this year, the Carmi-White County Unit #5 School District will offer its facilities at the Washington Attendance Center and at the Junior/Senior High School for walkers during the wintertime. Walkers are asked to check with building principals in order to obtain a walker’s/visitor’s...

IL Department on Aging Assists Seniors During Medicare Open Enrollment

Tuesday, October 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL – The Illinois Department on Aging’s (IDoA) Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is reminding seniors of the free counseling assistance available to Medicare-eligible individuals and their caregivers during the annual Medicare Open Enrollment occurring October 15th through December 7th.During open enrollment, eligible...

Cruisin’ Into The 50’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Car Show This Saturday

Tuesday, October 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Cruisin' Into The 50's O'Reilly Auto Parts Car Show O'Reilly Auto Parts in Carmi will be hosting a Car Show on Saturday, October 26th from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm on the O'Reilly parking lot. Entry fee is $10. All...

CWC Unit #5 School Board Had Busy Meeting Monday (UPDATED to Include Closed Session)

Tuesday, October 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Members of the Brownsville School Foundation gave an update on the playground at the school. The project, mainly the installation of new swings, is 88% complete with 10% still in progress, with the other two percent open. They have yet to finish the playground...

Mt. Carmel City Council Considers Cannabis Tax

Tuesday, October 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

We’re just months away from recreational marijuana becoming legal in Illinois. Recreational marijuana becomes legal in Illinois on January 1st.

Walmart’s Frozen Meat Products Recalled Due to Salmonella Concerns

Tuesday, October 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

More than 6,000 pounds of ready-to-eat pork and turkey products are being recalled by George’s Prepared Foods, according to a USDA press release.The items are sold under Walmart’s Great Value brand and were produced in April and May of this year. George’s says a...