Category Archives: Local News
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT REPORTS RECENT ARRESTS
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department has released information on several recent arrests. Last Wednesday, deputies conducted a traffic stop in Geff and arrested 33-year-old Dillon S. Hewkin of ...
Jun 30, 2026
​JUDGE TAKES CHANGE OF VENUE REQUEST UNDER ADVISEMENT IN MEGAN VALENTINE CASE
A judge has taken under advisement a defense request to move the murder trial of 46-year-old Megan Valentine out of Edwards County. Judge William Thurston heard arguments Thursday on the motion, with ...
Jun 30, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY)
The Edwards County Board of Commissioners will meet tomorrow (Wednesday) July 1st at 9 a.m. at the Edwards County Courthouse. Commissioners are scheduled to consider approval of minutes from the previ...
Jun 30, 2026
WAYNE-EDWARDS COUNTY FARM SERVICE AGENCY 2026 CROP REPORTING
The Wayne/Edwards County Farm Service Agency is reminding local farm producers to come to their office to report their spring-seeded crops as soon as planting is complete. The deadline to report the s...
Jun 30, 2026
ALBION MAN SENTENCED TO PRISON FOR FAILING TO REGISTER AS SEX OFFENDER
An Albion man has been sentenced to prison for failing to comply with the Illinois Sex Offender Registration Act. Fifty-three-year-old Mark B. Noble was sentenced Friday in Edwards County Circu...
Jun 30, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY 4-H ANNOUNCES HORSE SHOW CHAMPIONS
Illinois Extension and Wayne County 4-H have announced the results of the 2026 Wayne County 4-H Horse Show, recognizing top exhibitors and thanking the many volunteers and sponsors who helped make the...
Jun 30, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY 4-H ANNOUNCES GENERAL PROJECT SHOW WINNERS
Illinois Extension and Wayne County 4-H have announced the results of the 2026 Wayne County 4-H General Project Show. Several local 4-H members earned State Fair delegate honors and will advance to co...
Jun 30, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY 4-H FAIR UNDERWAY, CAT AND DOG SHOW TONIGHT (MONDAY)
The annual Wayne County Fair returns with a full slate of 4-H and FFA events from now through July 10th The popular Cat and Dog Show is set for this ( Monday) evening at 5:30 p.m. in the 4-H Barns, fo...
Jun 29, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY FAIR ANNOUNCES BOX SEAT RESERVATIONS FOR 2026 EVENT
The Wayne County Fair is preparing for another exciting week, running from July 6th-11th, and is now offering box seats and high back stadium-style chairs for fairgoers. For $250, attendees can reserv...
Jun 29, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY 4-H SHOWS BEGINS TONIGHT (MONDAY)
The Edwards County 4-H shows will kick off tonight (Monday) and continue through Thursday, July 30, with most of the show schedule coinciding with the Edwards County Fair. Illinois Extension invites c...
Jun 29, 2026