Category Archives: Local News

SEASONAL CLOSURES ANNOUNCED FOR SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST
As winter approaches, the Shawnee National Forest is preparing for its annual seasonal closures, with several roads, campgrounds, and trails set to be affected in the coming weeks. Here's what you nee...
Mark Wells Dec 04, 2024

HEAD-ON CRASH LAST (MONDAY) NIGHT SENDS FOUR SUBJECTS TO HOSPITAL
Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies along with Cisne Fire & Rescue and ambulance personnel from Wayne City, and Clay County responded to a report of a head-on crash last (Monday) night on County Hwy 2...
Mark Wells Dec 03, 2024

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ARREST BENTON WOMAN ON THREE SEPARATE CHARGES
29-year-old Nicole Boyd, address listed in Benton, was by the Illinois State Police Monday night on three separate charges. State Police say Boyd was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Dri...
Mark Wells Dec 03, 2024

RAY TATE TO WITHDRAW GUILTY PLEA IN CLINTON COUNTY
Ray E. Tate has filed a motion to withdraw his guilty plea and vacate the sentence in his felony cases in Clinton County. Tate had previously appeared in the Clinton County courthouse on Octobe...
Mark Wells Dec 03, 2024

STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS CERTIFIES ELECTION RESULTS SHOWING DECLINE IN TURNOUT
Vice President Kamala Harris secured a decisive victory in Illinois during the 2024 presidential election, winning the state by nearly 11 percentage points, according to certified results from the Ill...
Mark Wells Dec 03, 2024

2024 ILLINOIS REPORT CARD STATISTICS RELEASED
Statistics for the 2024 Illinois Report Card for schools has been released and high school graduation rates for Illinois Seniors have kept with little variance at 87 percent since 2017 despite a stead...
Mark Wells Dec 03, 2024

WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE TO HOST PTA PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSION
Wabash Valley College invites community members and prospective students to an information session about its highly regarded Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program. The session will take place on ...
Mark Wells Dec 03, 2024

ALBION CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECAP FROM MONDAY NIGHT
The Albion City Council met for their monthly meeting last (Monday) night. Our Edwards County correspondent. Mark Curtis has the details.
Mark Wells Dec 03, 2024

ANNUAL SENIOR CITIZEN'S CHRISTMAS LIGHT TOUR SET IN FAIRFIELD FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 9TH
Help at Home, Wayne County Senior Citizens Center and Chamber of Commerce would like to announce the Annual Senior Citizen's Christmas Light Tour on Monday December 9th. Must be 55 and older to ride. ...
Mark Wells Dec 03, 2024

CITY OF FAIRFIELD LARGE ITEM PICK UP DAY SET FOR THIS FRIDAY
The City of Fairfield will hold another large item pick up day this Friday. Allowed Items include: 1 large piece of furniture. Some examples are a regular couch, a loveseat, a recliner, a mattress/box...
Mark Wells Dec 03, 2024