Category Archives: Local News
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker Ends Re-Election Tour in Southern Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker concluded his statewide re-election tour with a visit to Southern Illinois, making a final stop at IBEW Local 702 in West Frankfort. The governor met with union members and supporters...
Jun 28, 2025
THREE SENTENCED IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT ON DRUG-RELATED CHARGES
Three individuals appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court on Thursday, facing sentencing for drug-related offenses. Anthony Vasoli, 21, of McLeansborob pleaded guilty to possession of nitrous ox...
Jun 27, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ARREST OLNEY MAN ON RICHLAND COUNTY WARRANT
Wayne County Sheriff's deputies arrested 49-year-old Brian Scott Medler of Olney on Monday morning on a Richland County warrant for failure to appear for contempt of court. Medler was taken into custo...
Jun 27, 2025
MT. VERNON MAN CONVICTED OF FIRST-DEGREE MURDER IN PATRICK WILLIAMSON HOMICIDE
Patrick Williamson Eddie Bennett Laura Lee Beneway Peter M. Harris A Jefferson County jury has convicted a 68-year-old Mt. Vernon man of First-Degree Murder and Murder Involving Mob Action in connecti...
Jun 27, 2025
CARMI CHAMBER BRINGS FIREWORKS BACK TO WHITE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS FOR ANNUAL CELEBRATION SATURDAY NIGHT
The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of the community's annual fireworks celebration to the White County Fairgrounds Saturday night. The event is made possible through gener...
Jun 27, 2025
WAYNE CITY FRIDAY FUN SERIES BRINGS ENTERTAINMENT TO THE COMMUNITY
Wayne City Matters presents the "Friday Fun" events that include games, live music, food trucks, and more. all designed to bring residents together in a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere. Here's a l...
Jun 27, 2025
FREE KIDS' FISHING DAY COMING TO DU QUOIN STATE FAIRGROUNDS JULY 8TH
The Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), will host a free Kids' Fishing Day on Tuesday, July 8th, starting at 9 a.m. This fun and educat...
Jun 27, 2025
IDNR SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR WILD TURKEY BROOD SURVEY
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is calling on volunteer citizen scientists to participate in its annual wild turkey brood survey, a vital effort to help monitor turkey population t...
Jun 27, 2025
PEDESTRIAN STUCK BY VEHICLE EARLY THIS (FRIDAY) MORNING NEAR SIMS CROSSROADS
Wayne City Fire Department and Wayne City Ambulance personnel along with Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies were called to a report of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle on the Sims road just south o...
Jun 27, 2025
FAIRFIELD MAN FACING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES REMAINS IN CUSTODY AHEAD OF TRIAL
53-year-old Brian K. Simpson of Fairfield appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court Thursday morning for a detention hearing on multiple child pornography charges. Judge Matt Vaughn presided over the pro...
Jun 27, 2025