Category Archives: Local News
WAYNE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX BILLS SENT OUT IN THE MAIL
Wayne County Treasurer, Yvette Anderson announced that property tax bills have been mailed as of Tuesday, August 12th. Residents are reminded that the first installment is due on October 3rd followed ...
Aug 13, 2025
REWARD OFFERED FOR INFORMATION ON STOLEN FIREARMS IN WAYNE CITY
Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the individual(s) responsible for stealing three firearms from the Nick Downen property in Wayne City. The stol...
Aug 13, 2025
GRAYVILLE LEADERS ADDRESS LIGHT AGENDA, PLAN FOR WATER LINE PROJECT
The Grayville City Council quickly worked through a brief agenda Monday night, adjourning after just ten minutes in open session. No executive session was held, and the only agenda item-an amendment t...
Aug 13, 2025
CARMI POLICE ARREST TWO MEN ON MULTIPLE DRUG CHARGES
Carmi Police arrested two McLeansboro men on Tuesday night following a traffic stop near Express Lube on Main Street. Officers apprehended 70-year-old Curtis Patterson and 59-year-old John Armey aroun...
Aug 13, 2025
OLNEY CENTRAL COLLEGE OFFERS MOONLIGHT MONDAYS FOR FALL SEMESTER PREPARATION
Olney Central College is enhancing convenience for students with Moonlight Mondays-special evening hours to help students get ready for the fall semester. Dates and Times: August 18th and 25th 4:00 PM...
Aug 13, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY FARM BUREAU TO HOST NUTRIENT LOSS FIELD DAY AUGUST 21ST
The Wayne County Farm Bureau and Wabash Valley Service Company will host their upcoming Nutrient Loss Inhibitor Demonstration (NLID) Field Day on Thursday, August 21st, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at ...
Aug 13, 2025
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL REVIEWS CAT POPULATION PROGRAM, APPROVES PROJECT FUNDING, AND ADDRESSES INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS
The Fairfield City Council met with all aldermen present Tuesday evening, approving minutes from recent meetings and payment of bills before moving on to a full agenda of community and infrastructure ...
Aug 13, 2025
FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO HOST BLOOD DRIVE TODAY
Fairfield Memorial Hospital will be hosting a Blood Drive in partnership with the American Red Cross on today from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Educational Annex Building, located at 203 Northwest 1...
Aug 13, 2025
ALBION MAN ARRESTED ON SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION WARRANT
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested Hardy A. Lee III, 46, of Albion, on Monday morning on a Wayne County warrant for failure to register as a sex offender. Lee was taken into custody...
Aug 13, 2025
DRIVER INJURED AFTER SWERVING TO AVOID COLLISION IN WAYNE COUNTY
A Florida man was injured last Friday afternoon in Wayne County when his vehicle left the roadway and struck an embankment while attempting to avoid another vehicle. According to the Wayne County Sher...
Aug 13, 2025