Category Archives: Local News

WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ARRESTS TWO LOCAL RESIDENTS
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department reported two separate arrests. Tuesday, deputies located 51-year-old Randall G. Legg along Route 45 near 1900 North. Authorities had prior knowledge that Legg was...
Mark Wells Jul 10, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY FAIR TO HOST PIG PENNING EVENT FRIDAY NIGHT
The Wayne County Fair will feature the Pig Penning competition on Friday night at 7 p.m. in front of the Grandstand offering fun for all ages and cash prizes for top teams. The event is sponsor...
Mark Wells Jul 10, 2025

CLAY COUNTY BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION SET FOR SATURDAY IN LOUISVILLE
The Clay County Bicentennial celebration is this Saturday around the square in Louisville, packed with family-friendly activities, live music, history programs, and a fireworks show to close the night...
Mark Wells Jul 10, 2025

GEFF RURITAN CLUB HOSTING MONTHLY ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST
The Geff Ruritan Club will hold its monthly all-you-can-eat, self-serve buffet breakfast this Saturday, July 12th from 7 to 9 a.m. The breakfast menu features a variety of delicious options, including...
Mark Wells Jul 10, 2025

ENFIELD VILLAGE BOARD REVIEWS LIGHTING PROJECT, HIRES NEW STAFF, AND DISCUSSES PROPERTY BID
The Enfield Village Board gathered for its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, addressing a range of community matters from staffing decisions to infrastructure projects and upcoming events. ...
Mark Wells Jul 10, 2025

SEVERAL INDIVIDUALS MAKE THEIR APPEARANCE IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
Justin P. Downen, 52, of Fairfield, pled guilty to unlawful possession of methamphetamine. He was sentenced to 24 months of probation, ordered to pay court costs, and received credit for 2 days served...
Mark Wells Jul 10, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY FAIR TO FEATURE RODEO TONIGHT
Fairgoers can look forward to an action-packed evening at the Wayne County Fair tonight, highlighted by a Rodeo in the grandstand starting at 7 PM. The event is sponsored by Fairfield National Bank, a...
Mark Wells Jul 10, 2025

AUTHORITIES TIGHT-LIPPED ON INVESTIGATION AFTER WOMAN FOUND AT GRAYVILLE HOTEL
Authorities have confirmed they are working an active investigation following a late May incident at the Grayville Super 8, but are releasing few details at this time. Reports indicate Grayvill...
Mark Wells Jul 10, 2025

SSM HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP EXPANDS FAMILY MEDICINE SERVICES IN MT. VERNON WITH NEW PROVIDER
(Photo credit-SSM Health: Sierra Hiestand, APRN-CNP) SSM Health Medical Group in Southern Illinois continues to grow its Family Medicine services in Mt. Vernon by welcoming a new provider to its medic...
Mark Wells Jul 10, 2025

HOUSE PASSES BILL CUTTING $1 TRILLION FROM MEDICAID; PRITZKER WARNS OF IMPACT ON ILLINOIS
The U.S. House last Thursday gave final approval to a sweeping budget bill that will slash federal Medicaid spending by an estimated $1 trillion over the next decade, drawing sharp criticism from Illi...
Mark Wells Jul 10, 2025