Category Archives: Local News
SECOND WEST NILE VIRUS-POSITIVE MOSQUITO SAMPLE DETECTED IN FLORA
The Clay County Health Department has confirmed the collection of a second West Nile virus (WNV) positive mosquito sample in Clay County this season. The sample was gathered on Tuesday in Flora, indic...
Oct 02, 2025
JIMMY FORTUNE TO PERFORM AT WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE OCTOBER 17TH
Grammy Award-winning artist Jimmy Fortune will perform live in concert at Wabash Valley College's Brubeck Theatre on Friday, October 17th at 7:30 p.m. Fortune, longtime member and voice of the legenda...
Oct 02, 2025
INMATE DEATH UNDER INVESTIGATION AT SHAWNEE CORRECTIONAL CENTER
The Illinois Department of Corrections has confirmed that an inmate death at Shawnee Correctional Center is under investigation. According to IDOC, the investigation began after an incarcerated indivi...
Oct 02, 2025
HAMILTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO HOST "THE ABC'S OF MEDICARE" OCTOBER 21ST
Hamilton Memorial Hospital District will host a free educational event, "The ABC's of Medicare," on Tuesday, October 21st at 11 a.m. in the HMHD Cafeteria. The program will feature guest speaker Keith...
Oct 02, 2025
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCE RESULTS OF SEPTEMBER ACE PATROLS IN TROOP 9 COUNTIES
Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Lieutenant Brian Wilson, has released the results of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrols conducted throughout Clay, Effingham, Edwards, Wayn...
Oct 02, 2025
MARY BETH SMITH ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT, WILL NOT SEEK RE-ELECTION AS EDWARDS COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER
Edwards County Clerk & Recorder Mary Beth Smith announced yesterday (Wednesday) that she will retire on October 31st and will not seek re-election. "It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve as...
Oct 02, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY MAN IDENTIFIED IN FATAL SEMI CRASH IN KNOX COUNTY, INDIANA
Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal semi-truck accident in Knox County, Indiana, as 48-year-old Karl Case of West Salem, Illinois. The crash occurred Tuesday afternoon on U.S. 41 near Sc...
Oct 02, 2025
STATE DROPS PLAN TO HOUSE SEX OFFENDERS AT OLD ENFIELD NURSING HOME
The Illinois Department of Corrections has confirmed it will not move forward with plans to house registered sex offenders at the former Enfield Nursing Home. White County Sheriff Jordan Weiss announc...
Oct 02, 2025
FAIRFIELD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TO CONSIDER AIRBNB REQUEST
The Fairfield Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Monday, October 20th at 5:15 p.m. at the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce office, 121 East Main Street. The agenda includes roll call and a review of...
Oct 02, 2025
ADULT FLU CLINIC SET FOR TODAY AT FAIRFIELD CITY HALL
The Wayne County Health Department will host an Adult Flu Clinic today from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Fairfield City Hall. The cost is $30, or the clinic will accept insurance from providers including Aetna,...
Oct 02, 2025