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Hamilton County Board Special Meeting September 26th

Thursday, September 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Hamilton County Board will meet Thursday, September 26th, in a specially called meeting, at 8:00 a.m. in the Jury Room on the Second Floor of the Hamilton County Courthouse. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss a proposal from the Ambulance Service...

Have a Spooky Good Time at Little Shop of Horrors at SIC Oct. 5-6

Thursday, September 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Halloween season is coming up fast, and the Southeastern Illinois College theatre will kick it off by presenting Little Shop of Horrors Oct. 5-6. One of the longest-running off-Broadway shows of all time, this spoof of 1950s Sci-Fi movies has...

White County Recovery To Host Picnic At Burrell Woods

Thursday, September 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

In Celebration of National Recovery Month, White County Recovery will host a picnic on Saturday, September 28th, at Burrell Woods from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. They will have a guest speaker from Granite City along with lots of games and prizes. Meats and drinks...

Road Construction Begins October 7th On I-64 In White County

Thursday, September 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Department of Transportation would like to alert motorists traveling on I-64 in White County of upcoming road construction. Beginning Monday,October 7th, weather permitting, work will begin on I-64 at the Wayne County line and continue for 6.5 miles east....

City Of Carmi To Begin Hydrant Flushing

Thursday, September 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Carmi will begin its fire hydrant flushing on Monday, September 23, 2019.Flushing will occur nightly, Monday through Thursday, from 1am-5am. The process should take approximately 3 weeks.During those times, customers may experience low water pressure or discolored water. This City of...

BCHFS Hosts Annual Fall Festival This Saturday

Thursday, September 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services, celebrating 20 years, will host their annual Fall Festival on Saturday, September 21st, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Admission and parking are free! They will also provide a free lunch and lots of activities, including campus and...

Enfield Man Sentenced To The DOC In White County Court Wednesday

Thursday, September 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 28 year old Enfield man will be spending a long time in the Illinois Department of Corrections. In White County Court Wednesday, Judge T. Scott Webb sentenced James...

Two Warrant Arrests Land A Carmi And Crossville Resident In The White County Jail

Wednesday, September 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

32 year old, John D. Smith, of 809 8th Street, Carmi, is being held in the White County Jail. An officer spotted Smith driving and stopped him on Walnut at Cherry Street Tuesday afternoon and knew he had a warrant for violating the sex...

Boil Advisory Issued For Rural Wabash County Water District Customers

Wednesday, September 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

"Due to a 6" water main break a boil advisory has been issued for the following Rural Wabash County Water District customers: customers on Highway 11 from 5639 Hwy 11 over to 8688 Hwy 11, and from the intersection of...

Boil Order Lifted For All Saline Valley Conservancy District Customers

Wednesday, September 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Boil Water Order has been lifted for all Saline Valley Conservancy District Customers South East of the city of Shawneetown and in the city of Junction, as well as the City of Eldorado, the Village of Raleigh, customers North of Equality along RT....