Category Archives: Local News

BOIL WATER ORDER LIFTED FOR WESTERN WAYNE WATER DISTRICT
The Boil Water Order issued for the Western Wayne Water District has been officially lifted. Officials report that the water supply has been tested and is now safe for human consumption.
Mark Wells 3h ago

FIRE DAMAGES EQUIPMENT AT GREG DICKEY FARM MONDAY AFTERNOON
A Monday afternoon fire caused significant damage at the Greg Dickey farm, located at 1125 County Road 100 North, just south of Wayne City and north of I-64. The blaze was reported shortly after 1 p.m...
Mark Wells 3h ago

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TAX FILING SHOWS COSTLY EXECUTIVE TURNOVER, HIGH PHYSICIAN PAY AND $1.5M AFFILIATION BOOST
Fairfield Memorial Hospital's latest IRS tax filing, submitted May 14th outlines a year of substantial personnel spending alongside a major revenue increase tied to its new partnership with Deaconess ...
Mark Wells 3h ago

GRAYVILLE WOMAN FACES CHARGES AFTER TRAFFIC STOP IN CARMI
A Grayville woman was arrested following a Saturday night traffic stop in Carmi. Carmi Police say they stopped 27-year-old Chanel Fetherling around 9 p.m. on Main Street at Airport Road. Fetherling wa...
Mark Wells 3h ago

MT. VERNON AIRPORT SIMULATION PROMPTS EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING
If you were driving near the Mount Vernon Airport Monday night and noticed what looked like emergency activity, officials say there was no cause for concern. The Mount Vernon Fire Department, Outland ...
Mark Wells 3h ago

THREE INJURED IN ROLLOVER CRASH ON I-57 NORTHBOUND NEAR MT. VERNON
Illinois State Police at DuQuoin says three people were injured in a rollover crash on Interstate 57 northbound Monday afternoon. According to the Illinois State Police, the accident occurred shortly ...
Mark Wells 3h ago

FINAL WEEKLY USDA CROP REPORT SHOWS FIELDWORK CONTINUES, WINTER WHEAT NEAR AVERAGE
The final weekly crop report from the USDA was released yesterday, providing a snapshot of Illinois agricultural conditions for the week ending November 23rd. According to the USDA, there were 4.2 day...
Mark Wells 3h ago

KIA AND HYUNDAI RECALL OVER 335,000 VEHICLES IN U.S. DUE TO POTENTIAL FUEL TANK MELTING RISK
Kia and Hyundai have announced recalls impacting thousands of vehicles in the U.S. because of a defect that could lead to fuel tanks melting. The recall includes more than 250,000 Kia K5 sedans from m...
Mark Wells 3h ago

SURPRISE YOUR LOVED ONES WITH UNLIMITED RIDES: DU QUOIN STATE FAIR WRISTBANDS MAKE GREAT GIFTS
If you're searching for a creative holiday gift, consider giving the promise of summer excitement-unlimited rides at the Du Quoin State Fair. Carnival ride wristbands, which provide unlimited rides fo...
Mark Wells 3h ago

IDPH URGES SAFE FOOD HANDLING TO PREVENT ILLNESS DURING HOLIDAYS
As Illinois families prepare for holiday gatherings and meals, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding everyone to follow essential food safety and hygiene practices to prevent fo...
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