Category Archives: Local News
GRAYVILLE MAN WANTED AFTER ANIMAL CRUELTY CHARGES, MISSED COURT DATE, AND STOLEN TRUCK INCIDENT
A Grayville man, 42-year-old Tyrel Linder, remains at large despite facing serious charges of aggravated animal cruelty, missing a court date, and allegedly stealing a truck involved in a crash. Linde...
Dec 15, 2025
SAFE HAVEN WOMEN'S SHELTER IN MT. CARMEL FACES URGENT NEED FOR DONATIONS TO STAY OPEN
Since 2013, Safe Haven Women's Shelter of Mt. Carmel has provided hope, healing, and new beginnings for homeless women and children across Wabash, Edwards, Lawrence, Wayne, and White Counties in Illin...
Dec 15, 2025
CRIMESTOPPERS OFFERS REWARD FOR INFORMATION ON TIRE SLASHING SOUTH OF WAYNE CITY
Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the person or persons responsible for cutting the tires on a vehicle belonging to Aubry Lanham. The incident occurred while t...
Dec 15, 2025
NINTH DELAY FOR FORMER WABASH COUNTY DEPUTY CHASE CHEADLE'S PRELIMINARY HEARING; NOW SET FOR JANUARY 8TH
The long-delayed preliminary hearing for former Wabash County Sheriff's Deputy Chase Cheadle has been postponed once again, with the court now setting a new date of January 8th. This marks the ninth d...
Dec 15, 2025
SHIPPING DEADLINES APPROACH FOR CHRISTMAS PACKAGE DELIVERY
As the holidays approach, time is running out for anyone finishing up their holiday orders. Major shipping providers-UPS, FedEx, and USPS-have announced their recommended last days to ship packages to...
Dec 15, 2025
FDA REPORTS BOTULISM OUTBREAK IN INFANTS LINKED TO BYHEART BABY FORMULA
Dozens of infants across the United States may have contracted botulism after being exposed to tainted ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula, according to the Food and Drug Administration. As of last...
Dec 15, 2025
WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR "WILLY WONKA" MUSICAL
Wabash Valley College and the Wabash Valley Arts Council are excited to present their upcoming production of "Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka," directed by Amanda Andrews. The show is set to entertain audien...
Dec 15, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY RACCOON ROUNDUP ANNOUNCES SECOND COLLECTION DATE FOR TOMORROW
The Wayne County Raccoon Roundup has announced its second collection date, scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday, December 16th) from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Participants can bring raccoon tails to the Wayne...
Dec 15, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU RACCOON ROUNDUP SECOND COLLECTION DATE SET FOR THURSDAY
The Edwards County Farm Bureau has announced its second "Raccoon Roundup" date, aimed at helping manage the local raccoon population. Community members are invited to participate by turning in raccoon...
Dec 15, 2025
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS ANNOUNCES SPECIAL EVENT NIGHT WITH SANTA, LIVE NATIVITY, HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT SATURDAY NIGHT
The Festival of Lights will have a special holiday event night on Saturday, December 20, from 4:30 to 7:30p.m. at Leo French Park, offering families and community members a festive evening filled with...
Dec 15, 2025