Category Archives: Local News

CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH COLLECTING MONETARY DONATIONS FOR HURRICANE HELENE VICTIMS
The Cornerstone Community Church in Fairfield is collecting monetary donations for flood victims affected by Hurricane Helene. If you would like to make a donation, the church will be accepting...
Mark Wells Oct 01, 2024

WAYNE CITY MAN ARRESTED ON WAYNE COUNTY WARRANT
Wayne County Sheriff's Department Monday arrested Michael Lee Keyser, 26 of Wayne City on a Wayne County warrant for Petition for Revocation of Probation for methamphetamine possession. Keyser was lod...
Mark Wells Oct 01, 2024

Two Charged in Disturbance in Waltonville on Sunday Night
From L to R: Christopher M. Redman and David P. Spotanski (Photo credit: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Facebook) Two individuals are facing gun-related charges following a disturbance that ...
Mark Wells Oct 01, 2024

2024 Community Impact Grants Presented By Wayne County Farm Bureau
The Wayne County Farm Bureau is pleased to present four Community Impact Grants in 2024. A total of $6,000 in grants were awarded for 2024 projects. The 2024 Impact Grant recipients are: Johnsonville ...
Mark Wells Oct 01, 2024

EARLY VOTING UNDERWAY IN ILLINOIS
Early voting began last Thursday in Illinois giving voters 40 days prior to Election Day to cast their ballot, in most jurisdictions. Beginning last Thursday, most Illinoisans can vote at their local ...
Mark Wells Oct 01, 2024

CHILDFIND/PRESCHOOL SCREENINGS COMING TO NORTH WAYNE UNIT SCHOOLS
The North Wayne Schools are hosting Child Find/Preschool Screenings for children up to 5 years old who are not yet enrolled in public schools and will not be eligible for Kindergarten this fall. These...
Mark Wells Oct 01, 2024

17TH ANNUAL GRAYVILLE CAR, TRUCK & MOTORCYCLE SHOW SET FOR THIS SATURDAY
The 17th annual Grayville Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show sponsored by The Friends of Grayville will be held Saturday in downtown Grayville. Registration is from 8am to 12 noon with a $15 fee. Awards...
Mark Wells Oct 01, 2024

103RD ENFIELD MULE DAYS SET FOR OCTOBER 3RD THRU OCTOBER 6TH
The 103rd Enfield Mule Days is set for Thursday, October 3rd running thru Sunday, October 6th. The carnival this year is Swyear Amusements and will run Thursday & Friday from 5pm to 10pm, Saturday...
Mark Wells Oct 01, 2024

BLESSED BLOOMS FLOWER FARM AND MARKET FALL COMMUNITY MARKET SET
Blessed Blooms Flower Farm and Market is hosting a Fall Community Market on Saturday, October 5th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. No entrance fee and free parking. Many local vendors with artisan items. A bo...
Mark Wells Oct 01, 2024

FORMER WAYNE COUNTY RESIDENT ARRESTED FOR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
A former resident of Wayne County, 30-year-old Bryton J.D. Withrow of Sumner has been arrested on a Wayne County warrant for 22 counts of Possession of Child Pornography. The arrest stems from a lengt...
Mark Wells Sep 30, 2024