First Bank Expands Footprint with Completed Acquisition of Heritage State Bank

Tuesday, March 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CARMI, ILLINOIS (March 15, 2021) – Carmi, Illinois-based First Bank announced today that it has successfully completed its acquisition of Lawrenceville, Illinois-based Heritage State Bank.Three former branches of Heritage State Bank in Lawrenceville, Illinois and Haubstadt and Vincennes in Indiana are now offices of First... Read More.

Illinois State Police Announces Results of Nighttime Enforcement Patrol

Tuesday, March 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department Reports 2 New COVID-19 Cases Monday

Tuesday, March 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified Monday of 2 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (1)1 male in his 40’s Gallatin County (1)1 male in his 60’s To date, Saline County has had a total... Read More.

Advertising Opportunities in the 2022 White County Plat Book

Tuesday, March 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Farm Bureau is pleased to continue our sponsorship of the White County, Illinois Plat Book. We are excited to work with a different publisher this year… Rockford Map Publishers, Inc.The 2022 book will feature full-color township maps with an adjacent 3D... Read More.

BANTERRA BANK DONATES $30,000 TO REND LAKE COLLEGE FOUNDATION; SUPPORTS EXPANSION TO LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER AT INA CAMPUS

Tuesday, March 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, IL (March 15, 2021) – Banterra Bank has announced a $30,000 donation to the Rend Lake College Foundation in Ina, Illinois to support the expansion of the college’s Learning Resource Center. The upgrades include a new façade, six learning collaborative study rooms, a central... Read More.

Grayville City Council Held a Special Meeting Monday

Tuesday, March 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Grayville City Council held a special meeting Monday afternoon, there were two items on the agenda.The first item on the agenda was a pre-construction meeting for the water line replacement project. On hand to discuss the upcoming project was Lee Beckman of Milano... Read More.

National Guard, Ferrell Hospital Partner to Vaccinate Nearly 350 Monday

Monday, March 15 by Jc Tinsley

A partnership between Ferrell Hospital and the Army National Guard wrapped up it’s third community vaccine clinic Monday afternoon and by all accounts, it seems it’s been a success. Sergeant Brian Ratulowski, NCOIC for the... Read More.

Vaccine Opportunity Update

Monday, March 15 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department is hosting a vaccination clinic in Carmi for the Moderna vaccine on Friday, March 19. This clinic is available to individuals who live or work in Saline, Gallatin and White counties and are eligible under Phase 1A , 1B or 1B+(health conditions). How... Read More.

Carmi-White County Basketball Season Over; Volleyball and Football Begin This Week

Monday, March 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Though high school basketball may be over, other high school sports will begin their abbreviated seasons this week or next. Volleyball will get underway tomorrow night at 6:15 p.m. as the Carmi-White County Lady Bulldogs play host to Edwards Co.Varsity Football will kick-off this... Read More.

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FMH Skilled Care Unit Named Among “America’s Best Nursing Homes”

Monday, March 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Care Unit has been named among the “America’s Best Nursing Homes” to the 2020-2021 US News and World Report Best Nursing Homes list with an overall 5 star rating, according to a Facebook post on the hospital’s Facebook page. Mariah... Read More.