WVC seeking applicants for Phyllis J. Schucker Memorial Scholarship

Friday, September 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mt. Carmel, Ill.— Wabash Valley College is now seeking applicants for the Phyllis J. Schucker Memorial Scholarship.The Phyllis J. Schucker Memorial Scholarship is a one-time scholarship, established out of love and respect for Phyllis. The memorial scholarship was set up by Phyllis’s niece Rayna... Read More.

We Love White County Check Presentation/Groundbreaking Tuesday, September 29th

Friday, September 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

We Love White County is partnering with the City of Carmi to purchase playground equipment for a park on the site of the old movie theater. On Tuesday, September 29th, at 9 AM, We Love White County will be presenting Mayor Pollard with a... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 10 New Positive COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Friday, September 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

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Hamilton County Health Department Reports 1 New COVID-19 Case Thursday

Friday, September 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of one additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County residents:Female in her 20’s To date:There have been 71 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. Two people who were a positive lab-confirmed case passed away. 58 people have recovered.11 people are... Read More.

Traffic Stop Leads to the Arrest of an Evansville Man Wednesday

Thursday, September 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A traffic stop lead to the arrest of an Evansville man Wednesday morning. Just before 10 a Carmi Police Officer observed a gray Honda Civic run the stop sign turning from Elm Street onto southbound 5th Street in Carmi. The Officer stopped the Civic... Read More.

Jesse White Announces Expired Driver’s Licenses and ID Cards Extended Until Feb. 1, 2021

Thursday, September 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

White continues to encourage online services Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that expiration dates for driver’s licenses and ID cards have been extended an additional three months – from Nov. 1, 2020, until Feb. 1, 2021. This new Feb. 1... Read More.

First Bank to Acquire Heritage State Bank: Illinois-Based Community Banks Announce Plans to Join Forces.

Thursday, September 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CARMI, ILLINOIS and LAWRENCEVILLE, ILLINOIS (September 23, 2020) – Carmi, Illinois-based First Bank (First National Bank of Carmi) and Heritage State Bank, headquartered in Lawrenceville, Illinois, jointly announced a partnership under which First Bank will acquire Heritage State Bank.“It’s the perfect partnership. Both Heritage State Bank and... Read More.

Eighteen Residents Test Positive for COVID-19

Thursday, September 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified of a Saline County resident who has passed away due to complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). We, at Egyptian Health Department, are saddened by this news and our thoughts are with the family.Egyptian Health Department was notified on September 23,... Read More.

A Day of Gratitude at Wabash Christian Village

Thursday, September 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(Carmi, IL) Christian Horizons Gratitude Tour stopped in Carmi, IL Friday, September 11. A car parade grand marshaled by Ray Dickison, Chief Operating Officer and COVID Task Force Leader, Sandra Bryant, Wabash Christian Village Executive Director, Kathryn Cowling, Supportive Living Resident, and Lynne Jo... Read More.

Harvest Season Safety Reminder

Thursday, September 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

LOUISVILLE…State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is reminding residents to be especially careful on the roads during this harvest season and asking everyone to watch out for large farm equipment on the roads as Illinois farmers move into harvest season.“As a farmer myself, I understand... Read More.