Category Archives: Local News

TWO MICHIGAN MEN ARRESTED FOLLOWING INCIDENT LAST WEDNESDAY AT BANK IN MT. CARMEL
Mt. Carmel Police arrested two men, 49-year-old Steve R. Jones from Lansing, Michigan, and Matthew T. Wrosch, 51, from Owosso, Michigan, for Disorderly Conduct last Wednesday following an incident at ...
Mark Wells Oct 02, 2024

NEW CHIEF NURSING OFFICER FOR HAMILTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Jenee Wilson (Photo credit: Hamilton Memorial Hospital District) The Hamilton Memorial Hospital District Board of Directors and executive leadership team have announced the appointment of Jenee...
Mark Wells Oct 02, 2024

FLORA ELK'S LODGE OFFERING FREE CHILDREN'S ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC
The Flora Elks 1659 and Olney Elks 926 Lodges in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation will sponsor a free children's orthopedic assessment clinic on Wednesday, October 30, 20...
Mark Wells Oct 02, 2024

Upcoming Reduced Rate Lab Fair at Clay County Hospital & Medical Clinics
Clay County Hospital and Medical Clinics announce their upcoming "Reduced Rate Lab Fair," running from October 15th to October 31st. Vouchers can be picked up at Clay County Hospital or any CCH clinic...
Mark Wells Oct 02, 2024

WAYNE CITY ANNOUNCES NIGHT FOR TRICK OR TREATING
Officials for the Village of Wayne City have announced the night for trick or treating. It will be Thursday, October 31st from 5pm to 8pm.
Mark Wells Oct 02, 2024

TROUT SEASON IN ILLINOIS OPENS OCTOBER 19TH
The 2024 Illinois fall trout season is set to kick off on Saturday, October 19th, at 60 different ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state. An early catch-and-release season will begin on Octobe...
Mark Wells Oct 02, 2024

WAYNE CITY MATTERS FALL CARNIVAL SET FOR OCTOBER 27TH
WAYNE CITY MATTERS FALL CARNIVAL SET FOR OCTOBER 27TH Wayne City Matters will host a Fall Carnival on Sunday, October 27th from 4pm to 5pm on the Wayne City Baptist Church parking lot. Fun activities,...
Mark Wells Oct 02, 2024

BOIL WATER ORDER IN WEST SALEM
West Salem Boil Order on South West Street from Seminary going south to the end of the line. South Albion Street from Seminary South to the 500 block of South Albion Seminary Street from Albion to Wes...
Mark Wells Oct 02, 2024

CRIMESTOPPERS OFFERING REWARD ON RECENT BURGLARY
Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for the person or persons who entered a semi storage container owned by David Bailey. Removed from the shed was 5 chain saws (Stihl, Husqvarna, Homelite...
Mark Wells Oct 01, 2024

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RELEASE MORE INFORMATION ON FATAL TRAFFIC ACCIDENT IN CLAY COUNTY
Illinois State Police Troop 9 has released additional information regarding a fatal three-vehicle accident that took place on US Route 50, a 1/4 mile west of the Xenia/Iola intersection in Clay County...
Mark Wells Oct 01, 2024