Category Archives: Local News
HARNESS RACING RETURNS TO EDWARDS COUNTY FAIR AFTER 11-YEAR HIATUS
(Photo Credit-Mark Curtis: Pictured is Dennis Gardner and friends with Zambony) (Photo Credit-Mark Curtis: Goomzilla blanket presented by the Edwards County Fair Board) Harness racing ma...
Jul 31, 2026
MOUNT VERNON WOMAN CHARGED WITH FIRST DEGREE MURDER FOLLOWING FATAL STABBING TUESDAY EVENING
On July 28, 2026, at 7:33 p.m., the Mt. Vernon Police Department, Mt. Vernon Fire Department, and Litton's Ambulance responded to 409 S. 20th Street for a report of a male unconscious and bleeding. Wh...
Jul 30, 2026
SEVERAL INDIVIDUALS ARRESTED BY WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES ON WARRANTS ON TUESDAY
The Wayne County Sheriffs Department made several warrant arrests on Tuesday. Miranda L. Hunt, 49, of Keenes, was arrested Tuesday morning on a Failure to Appear Warrant for a previous charge of Drivi...
Jul 30, 2026
TWO MEN ENTER GUILTY PLEAS IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT TUESDAY
On Tuesday, in Wayne Circuit Court, two men pled guilty to several charges. Dustin N. Robson, 39, of Fairfield, pled guilty to a Class A Misdemeanor charge of Driving While License Suspended and was s...
Jul 30, 2026
LOCAL VOLUNTEERS TO BE HONORED IN ILLINOIS 4-H HALL OF FAME
Illinois Extension serving Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties has announced the 2026 inductees into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame, recognizing volunteers who have made lasting con...
Jul 30, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY FARM BUREAU TO HOST FIELD DAY AUGUST 20TH
The Wayne County Farm Bureau will host a field day on August 20th from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Nutrient Loss Inhibitor Demonstration Plot. This year's research trials will focus on nitrogen stabilizers, mi...
Jul 30, 2026
FARM BUREAU SEEKS ENTRIES FOR 2026 COUNTY ACTIVITIES OF EXCELLENCE
The American Farm Bureau Federation is accepting applications for its 2026 County Activities of Excellence (CAE) program, which recognizes outstanding programs and projects conducted by county Farm Bu...
Jul 30, 2026
WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE TO OFFER GAS UTILITY CONSTRUCTION BOOTCAMP
Wabash Valley College will host a new Gas Utility Construction Bootcamp designed to prepare students for entry-level careers in the natural gas utility and pipeline construction industry. The two-week...
Jul 30, 2026
FREE CHILDREN'S ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC SCHEDULED IN FLORA
The Flora Elks Lodge 1659 and Olney Elks Lodge 926, in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation, will sponsor a free children's orthopedic assessment clinic on Wednesday, August ...
Jul 30, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY 4-H ANNOUNCES SWINE, GOAT SHOW CHAMPIONS
Illinois Extension and Edwards County 4-H have announced the results of the annual Edwards County 4-H Swine and Goat Shows held Tuesday, July 28. Extension officials thanked the judges, volunteers, sp...
Jul 29, 2026