Category Archives: Local News

VETERANS TO SERVE AS WAYNE CITY BEAN DAYS PARADE MARSHALS
A group of area veterans and military personnel will be honored as parade marshals during the annual Wayne City Bean Days Parade this Saturday. This year's parade marshals include Doc Clark, Charles K...
Mark Wells Sep 22, 2026

WAYNE CITY SADDLE CLUB PLANS SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICE AND COWBOY RACE
The Wayne City Saddle Club will continue its weekend activities Sunday with a church service followed by a Cowboy Race. The morning will begin with Church at the Saddle Club, brought by George Musgrav...
Mark Wells Sep 22, 2026

WAYNE CITY BEAN DAYS RODEO CANCELED; SADDLE CLUB FUN SHOW PLANNED
The Wayne City Bean Days Rodeo has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, but horse enthusiasts will still have an opportunity to enjoy an event Saturday evening. The Wayne City Saddle Club wi...
Mark Wells Sep 22, 2026

EDWARDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETS MONDAY NIGHT
Edwards County Correspondent, Mark Curtis has a recap on the Edwards County School Board of Education meeting from last (Monday) night.
Mark Wells Sep 22, 2026

FAIRFIELD MAN ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGES FOLLOWING CARMI TRAFFIC STOP
(Photo credit: White Co, Jail-Carmi) Two people were arrested Sunday morning following a traffic stop by Carmi Police. Authorities say officers stopped a black Ford Focus shortly after 1...
Mark Wells Sep 22, 2026

FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO OFFER FREE COMPUTER CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS
Frontier Community College will offer two free Computers for Beginners classes in October for individuals interested in developing basic computer skills and becoming more comfortable using technology....
Mark Wells Sep 22, 2026

EDWARDS COUNTY'S DAVE RIGG NAMED IHSA DISTINGUISHED MEDIA SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENT
The Illinois High School Association has announced Dave Rigg of Albion as one of four recipients of the 2026-27 IHSA Distinguished Media Service Award. Rigg was recognized for his work with WSAB/WFIW ...
Mark Wells Sep 22, 2026

EDWARDS COUNTY COMPLETES FIRST PROPERTY TAX DISTRIBUTION
Edwards County has completed its first distribution of 2025 property taxes payable in 2026, with more than $7.7 million distributed to taxing districts. The first distribution totaled $7,737,428.54 an...
Mark Wells Sep 22, 2026

TERRABIS GRAYVILLE NOW SERVING MEDICAL CANNABIS PATIENTS
Terrabis has expanded medical cannabis service to its Grayville dispensary as part of a broader expansion at four of the company's Illinois locations. Registered medical cannabis patients are now bein...
Mark Wells Sep 22, 2026

I-64 RAMP CLOSURES UNDERWAY AT GRAYVILLE FOR WABASH RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT
Access to Interstate 64 at Grayville will be restricted over the next two weeks as work continues on the replacement of the Wabash River bridges. The westbound ramp at Grayville is closed through Sept...
Mark Wells Sep 22, 2026