Category Archives: Local News
JUSTIN TITZER HIRED AS A NEW JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTY
Justin Titzer of Fairfield was sworn in Monday at the Jefferson County Courthouse as a new Deputy at the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department in Mt. Vernon. According to the Jefferson County S...
Apr 22, 2025
HAMILTON MEMORIAL MCLEANSBORO FAMILY CLINIC EARNS HIGH MARKS ON RURAL HEALTH CLINIC SURVEY
Hamilton Memorial McLeansboro Family Clinic is proud to announce the successful completion and passing of the Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Survey, reaffirming the organization's commitment to delivering ...
Apr 22, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ARREST OLNEY WOMAN ON TWO OUTSTANDING WARRANTS
Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 22-year-old Jessica L. Loyd of Olney Sunday afternoon on two warrants, one from Wayne County for Failure to Appear on charges of Burglary, Theft and Possession...
Apr 21, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY PROM SET FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 26TH
The Edwards County High School Prom is set for Saturday, April 26th. Garden Gala Promenade will take place at the south side of the courthouse starting at 6pm. Students participating need to arrive by...
Apr 21, 2025
NORTH WAYNE SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETS FOR THEIR APRIL BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY
The North Wayne Community Unit School District #200 will hold their regular board meeting on Wednesday, April 23rd at Cisne Middle School. The meeting includes discussions on various district matters,...
Apr 21, 2025
CISNE FIREWORKS PORKBURGER SALE SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 26TH
The Cisne Volunteer Fireman Fireworks Committee will be having a Pork Burger Sale on Saturday, April 26th on the parking lot of Country Financial in Cisne. Pork Burgers will go on sale around 10:00 am...
Apr 21, 2025
CLAY COUNTY HOSPITAL TO HOST DRUG TAKE BACK DAY PROGRAM
Clay County Hospital will serve as the drop-off location for the Clay County Prescription Drug Take-Back program on Saturday, April 26th, from 10 AM to 1 PM. This event is part of the National ...
Apr 21, 2025
BENEFIT COOKOUT FOR MATTHEW BURKE FAMILY SET FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 26TH
A benefit cookout in the memory of Matthew Burke will be held Saturday, April 26th on the Save A Lot parking lot in Fairfield starting at 11am. Matt leaves behind 4 children, two that are special need...
Apr 21, 2025
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCING NIGHTTIME ENFORCEMENT PATROLS ACROSS WAYNE, EFFINGHAM AND MARION COUNTIES DURING MAY
Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the ISP will conduct Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) patrols in Effingham, Marion, and Wayne counties during May. NITE pat...
Apr 21, 2025
FOUR DEAD IN SMALL PLANE CRASH NEAR MATTOON, ILLINOIS
A tragic plane crash near Mattoon, Illinois, claimed the lives of four people on Saturday, according to the Illinois State Police. The accident occurred around 10:15 a.m. on County Road 1400N in Trill...
Apr 21, 2025