SIC FORENSIC FALCONS’ SEASON CUT SHORT

Thursday, April 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 22, 2020) – Although classes have resumed online and in various remote formats for college students, what hasn’t resumed are extracurricular activities. For the undefeated Southeastern Illinois College Forensic Falcons, this means they were denied the opportunity to compete for a national... Read More.

Carmi City Council to Meet via Conference Call Tuesday

Thursday, April 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi City Council will meet Tuesday (April 28th) at 5:30 PM. Due to COVID-19, the meeting will be via conference call. Dial 844-855-4444. When prompted enter Access Code/Pin: 159294. There will be discussion to change the previously approved 8th Street Sanitary Sewer Project... Read More.

79 Year Old Woman Hit by Vehicle at Rock Bottom Wednesday Morning

Wednesday, April 22 by Jc Tinsley

SIC Nursing Responds to COVID-19

Wednesday, April 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 21, 2020) - SIC students, faculty, staff, and retired faculty have been busy making masks for local health care facilities. The masks will provide some protection for health care workers, especially when combined with other precautions, such as frequent handwashing and... Read More.

Rural Wabash County Water District to Begin Flushing Hydrants Monday

Wednesday, April 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Rural Wabash County Water District will begin flushing hydrants throughout the entire district on Monday, April 27, 2020 continuing through the week until completed. It is not uncommon to notice a dip in water pressure and sometimes a slight discoloration of the water... Read More.

Only Six Illinois Counties Remain Untouched by CoViD-19 as of 4pm Tuesday 4/21/20

Tuesday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,551 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 119 additional deaths.- Boone County: 1 male 20s, 1 female 60s, 1 female 70s - Carroll County: 1 female 80s - Cook County: 1 female 30s, 1 female... Read More.

Second Individual in Hamilton County Tests Positive for CoViD-19 Tuesday Morning

Tuesday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton County Health Department was notified early this morning of a Hamilton County resident who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). This is the second laboratory confirmed positive of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. The individual, a female in her 50’s, is currently isolating at... Read More.

Carmi Woman Arrested Wednesday Morning for Criminal Trespass, Escape, and Resisting

Tuesday, April 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 37 year old Carmi woman, Serena Jo Short, was arrested by Carmi Police Wednesday morning (April 15, 2020) after police received a call about a possible disturbance at the State’s Attorney’s Office. Upon exiting... Read More.

Boil Order Issued for Some Carmi Water Customers Due to Water Main Break

Tuesday, April 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Due to a water main break, a boil order is issued for Carmi water customers West of 900 East along Rt. 14 out to 700 East. Because of this disturbance in your water service, the following educational materials are... Read More.

Carmi-White County Unit #5 School Board Met Monday; Remote Learning Discussed

Tuesday, April 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi-White County Unit 5 School Board met in its regular monthly session by conference call due to the coronavirus.Superintendent Brad Lee in his report noted that Governor Pritzker last Friday cancelled all face to face learning for the rest of the school year,... Read More.