Category Archives: Local News
Johnsonville Community Days Coming Up Saturday
The 2025 Johnsonville Community Days will be held August 1st through 3rd. On Friday, August 1st, there will be a Truck & Tractor Pull and Bingo. Saturday, August 2nd, will feature a 5K Run/Walk, t...
Jul 29, 2025
Wayne County Retired Teachers Association Will Meet on Tuesday
The Wayne County Retired Teachers Association will meet on Tuesday, August 5, at the Cisne Community Center. Lunch will be served at 11:30, followed by the program and business meeting. An IRTA repres...
Jul 29, 2025
BBB Issues Warning About AI Scams
The Better Business Bureau is issuing a warning about an "old scam with a new twist." Taking someone's voice and changing it into an artificially intelligent-generated robocall. BBB Investigator, Don ...
Jul 29, 2025
Mt. Vernon Mass Shooting Investigation Continues
Authorities are identifying two people killed in a mass shooting in Mount Vernon. Police say gunfire erupted early yesterday in the 600 block of South 15th Street. Zomarrius Williams, Demonta Woodward...
Jul 28, 2025
Wayne City Unit 100 School District Registration Continues
The Wayne City Unit 100 School District's online registration for all students entering kindergarten through 12th grade for the 2025-2026 school year is currently underway and is now available for ret...
Jul 28, 2025
Blessed Blooms Flower Farm & Market to Host "Parents Night Out: Kids Workshop"
Blessed Blooms Flower Farm & Market is inviting families to take part in a creative and educational evening with their "Parents Night Out: Kids Workshop" on Tuesday, July 29th, from 5:30 to 7:00 p...
Jul 28, 2025
Bridge Church Set to Host School Supply Giveaway
The Bridge Church in Fairfield will host a School Supply Giveaway on Wednesday, July 30th, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, offering help for families as they prepare for the upcoming school year. The event w...
Jul 28, 2025
Red Cross Blood Drive Set for Today
The American Red Cross is calling on donors to be a force for good by giving blood during July. There is an urgent need for type O+ and O- donors to help meet increased hospital demands. A blood drive...
Jul 28, 2025
Sunday Shooting Remains Under Investigation
(Mt. Vernon) -- Two individuals have been confirmed dead following reports of gunfire just before 1 a.m. Sunday morning. According to Mt. Vernon Police Department Assistant Chief, Travis Chapman, offi...
Jul 28, 2025
Four Sentenced Thursday in Wayne County Circuit Court
Four individuals were sentenced Thursday in Wayne County Circuit Court. According to court records, Ebert Pashea, of Mt. Vernon, IL, pled guilty to a charge of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, ...
Jul 28, 2025