Category Archives: Local News
WEST SALEM ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVE ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU RURAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT
Pictured: Rebecca Perry (Edwards County Farm Bureau), Ashely Spray & Heather Spray (West Salem Athletic Association), Matt Lynch (Edwards County Farm Bureau Board member), and Jason Arnold & H...
Apr 14, 2026
WEST SALEM GRADE SCHOOL PTO TO HOST FUNDRAISER AT THE FIREHOUSE
The West Salem Grade School PTO will hold a special feast and fundraiser on Friday, May 1st at the firehouse on the West Salem Square. The event will feature a delicious meal catered by The Smokin' Pi...
Apr 14, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY CORONER'S OFFICE INVESTIGATES TWO WEEKEND DEATHS
The Wayne County Coroner's Office is investigating two deaths reported over the weekend. On Friday, the Coroner's Office responded to the death of a senior citizen male. The case is currently under in...
Apr 13, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AND WAYNE CITY FIRE AND AMBULANCE RESPOND TO THREE WEEKEND CRASHES
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department and Wayne City Fire and Ambulance responded to a series of crashes across the county over the weekend and early This (Monday morning), resulting in injuries and c...
Apr 13, 2026
ONE DEAD IN TWO-VEHICLE CRASH INVOLVING COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ON ILLINOIS 13 IN SALINE COUNTY
A fatal two-vehicle crash involving a commercial vehicle occurred Friday morning along Illinois 13 in Saline County, leaving one person dead. According to Illinois State Police Troop 10, the collision...
Apr 13, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARREST CLAY CITY MAN IN CONNECTION WITH RURAL BURGLARY
Wayne County Deputies responded to a report of a residential burglary Sunday afternoon at approximately 3:00 p.m. at a rural residence near Clay City, located within Wayne County. Investigators quickl...
Apr 13, 2026
***UPDATED*** I-57 CLOSURE IN WILLIAMSON AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 20TH FOR BRIDGE WORK
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has issued an updated schedule for the planned closure of I-57. The interstate closure, originally set for tonight (Monday, April 13th) will now begin ...
Apr 13, 2026 Screenshot
YARD SALE TO BENEFIT SOUTHERN ILLINOIS CRITTER FIXERS SET FOR SATURDAY IN CISNE
A special yard sale will be held in Cisne to benefit Southern Illinois Critter Fixers, a local organization dedicated to helping animals in need. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 18th from 8...
Apr 13, 2026
YOUNG LADIES ENCOURAGED TO SIGN UP FOR 2026 CISNE REUNION PAGEANT WEDNESDAY
Young ladies interested in taking part in this year's Cisne Reunion Pageant are invited to attend sign-ups on Wednesday, April 15th, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Fire Department in Cisne. The si...
Apr 13, 2026
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE WELCOMES EIGHT NEW TROOPERS FROM CADET CLASS 153
The Illinois State Police (ISP) celebrated the graduation of eight new Troopers from Cadet Class 153 on Friday at a ceremony held at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield. The newly minted ...
Apr 13, 2026