Category Archives: Local News

NORRIS CITY WOMAN CHARGED WITH FELONY AGGRAVATED DOMESTIC BATTERY AFTER INCIDENT WITH MOTHER
A Norris City woman has been charged with Felony Aggravated Domestic Battery after an incident Sunday night in the 400 block of East Boyd Street. According to the White County Sheriff's Office, 51-yea...
Mark Wells 10h ago

WEST SALEM COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER SET FOR THANKSGIVING DAY
The Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for the West Salem community will be held tomorrow (Thursday, November 27th) from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Hauser Room at the Moravian Church. Enjoy turkey, dressi...
Mark Wells 10h ago

ALBION VFW ANNOUNCES VOICE OF DEMOCRACY CONTEST WINNERS
The Albion VFW has announced the winners of its annual Voice of Democracy essay and speech contest. Taking first place was Grace McCarty, who will now advance to the district competition. Emily Spray ...
Mark Wells 10h ago

BOTH PARTIES ARRESTED AFTER DOMESTIC DISPUTE IN GRAYVILLE
A domestic dispute on Court Street last Friday night ended with both individuals involved being arrested and spending the weekend in jail, according to Grayville Police. Officers responded to the scen...
Mark Wells 10h ago

GRAYVILLE POLICE INVESTIGATE TWO BURGLARIES: CASH AND JEWELRY AMONG STOLEN ITEMS
Authorities are investigating two separate burglary incidents reported over the weekend of November 14th through the 17th. The first burglary occurred at Bradford Supply on Court Street. Employees dis...
Mark Wells 10h ago

FIRST BRANDS, PARENT COMPANY OF CHAMPION LABORATORIES, FACES FRAUD ALLEGATIONS AND FEDERAL INVESTIGATION
First Brands, the parent company of Champion Laboratories in Albion, is at the center of serious fraud allegations tied to its use of third-party financing for customer invoices. The judge overseeing ...
Mark Wells 10h ago

STATE NEWS BRIEF FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH
Guatemalan National Pleads Not Guilty To Federal Identity Crimes A Guatemalan national who was convicted of killing two Chicago area woman in a drunk driving crash in Urbana faces federal charges in a...
Mark Wells 10h ago

BOIL WATER ORDER LIFTED FOR WESTERN WAYNE WATER DISTRICT
The Boil Water Order issued for the Western Wayne Water District has been officially lifted. Officials report that the water supply has been tested and is now safe for human consumption.
Mark Wells Nov 25, 2025

FIRE DAMAGES EQUIPMENT AT GREG DICKEY FARM MONDAY AFTERNOON
A Monday afternoon fire caused significant damage at the Greg Dickey farm, located at 1125 County Road 100 North, just south of Wayne City and north of I-64. The blaze was reported shortly after 1 p.m...
Mark Wells Nov 25, 2025

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TAX FILING SHOWS COSTLY EXECUTIVE TURNOVER, HIGH PHYSICIAN PAY AND $1.5M AFFILIATION BOOST
Fairfield Memorial Hospital's latest IRS tax filing, submitted May 14th outlines a year of substantial personnel spending alongside a major revenue increase tied to its new partnership with Deaconess ...
Mark Wells Nov 25, 2025