Category Archives: Local News

WAYNE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEETING SET FOR WEDNESDAY
The Wayne County Democratic Party will hold a meeting on Wednesday, September 17th, at 6 p.m. at the Wayne County Courthouse. The agenda includes discussions on upcoming events and projects. Attendees...
Mark Wells Sep 15, 2025

ENFIELD VILLAGE BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
The Enfield Village Board held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday night, approving the annual audit and tentative budget for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2025. The audit showed all fund bala...
Mark Wells Sep 15, 2025

NEW HOPE GRADE SCHOOL BOARD TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY
The New Hope Grade School Board is set to meet on Tuesday September 16th at 7:00 P.M. The evening will begin with a public hearing, offering community members the chance to provide input on the propos...
Mark Wells Sep 15, 2025

FUN FEST BUTTON AUCTIONED OFF FOR FUNDRAISING EFFORT
Kent Henson is pictured with his winning button from the 2025 auction from the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest committee. Henson purchased button #1. (Photo courtesy of the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest Committee) ...
Mark Wells Sep 15, 2025

​GRAYVILLE MAN SENTENCED TO SIX YEARS FOR AGGRAVATED DUI
An Edwards County man has been sentenced to prison time for aggravated driving under the influence. On Monday, September 8th, 50-year-old Jason B. Bryant of Grayville was sentenced in Edwards County C...
Mark Wells Sep 15, 2025

Wayne County Board Meets
The Wayne County Board met in regular session Thursday evening, September 11th with all 14 members present. Board members first heard from Mt. Erie officials regarding ditch erosion along Route 161 ne...
Mark Wells Sep 13, 2025

Hot and Dry WX
The southeastern Illinois region remains in hot and dry conditions, which are expected to continue for several more days, according to the National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky. High temperatu...
Mark Wells Sep 13, 2025

Driver Involved in Fatal Jefferson County Wreck Cited
The driver involved in a fatal crash earlier this week in Jefferson County has been cited. Media reports say 75 year old Veena K. Gupta of Mt. Vernon, IL was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid...
Mark Wells Sep 13, 2025

Marion County Road Work
Residents traveling in Marion County next week are being reminded of lane closures on U.S. Route 50 and Illinois Route 37 in Marion County starting Tuesday. The Illinois Department of Transportation s...
Mark Wells Sep 13, 2025

TWO SENTENCED IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT THURSDAY
Two individuals were sentenced in Wayne County Circuit Court Thursday by Judge, Matt Vaughn. Eric B. Shiever, a 28-year-old resident of Enfield, pled guilty to charges of Theft. The court placed him u...
Mark Wells Sep 12, 2025