Carmi Police Make a Couple of Arrests Tuesday Following Traffic Stops

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

38 year old Serena J. Dunn of Carmi was arrested by Carmi Police Tuesday afternoon, following a traffic stop. Dunn had a White County Warrant for Felony Theft with a bond of $5,000 cash, a... Read More.

Wayne County Health Department Reports Gonorrhea Outbreak

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A CDC fact sheet on what the disease is, how it is spread, and how to prevent may be found in the following attachment: Gonorrhea-CDC-Fact-Sheet

Public Health Officials Announce 4,318 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

More than half a million vaccines administeredSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 4,318 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 33 additional deaths.- Champaign County: 2 females 60s, 1 male 60s - Clay County:... Read More.

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District Awaits COVID-19 Vaccine Allotment from IDPH

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(McLeansboro, Illinois) – Hamilton Memorial Hospital District (HMHD) is currently awaiting COVID-19 vaccine allotments, including for those who are aged 65 and older, from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). At this time, all COVID-19 vaccine allotments available for Hamilton County residents are exclusively... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCES THE USE OF ROADSIDE SAFETY CHECKS

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the ISP will conduct a Roadside Safety Check (RSC) in Saline County during February. The use of RSCs combine a strong sense of public awareness and enforcement in order to save... Read More.

Rep. Niemerg Donates Surplus Office Furniture to Fairfield Community High School

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) delivered three metal filing cabinets to Fairfield Community High School on Friday. As part of the transition from the former State Representative to Rep. Niemerg, several items were not needed in the new district office for the 109th District,... Read More.

Late-Start Spring Classes Begin March 8

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

It is better late than never to start on a new career path. The semester may be underway but there is still time to work on a degree or certificate. Rend Lake College is offering several late-start classes this spring semester with a start... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department to Hold Drive-Through COVID Vaccination Clinic Today

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Hamilton County Health Department will hold a drive-through vaccination clinic for Phase 1B individuals in Hamilton County today from 1 to 4 at the McLeansboro Fire Department. There is no need to call the department to reserve a spot for the clinic, as... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 11 New COVID-19 Cases January 15-19

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 11 additional positive cases of COVID-19 from January 15th – 19th. The individuals include… 1 female toddler 1 male toddler 1 male child 1 female in her 30’s 1 male in his 40’s 2 males in their... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 17 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Tuesday, of 17 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (10)1 male in his teens 1 male in his 20’s 2 females in their 40’s 1 male in his... Read More.