Category Archives: Local News

IGLOO RECALLS COOLERS DUE TO FINGERTIP AMPUTATION RISK
Igloo is recalling over one million of its 90-quart Flip-and-Tow Rolling Coolers due to safety hazards associated with the tow handle. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has ind...
Mark Wells Feb 17, 2025

WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FOR OUR AREA TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Winter Storm WATCH from Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning for portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, and western Kentucky with h...
Mark Wells Feb 17, 2025

TODAY (MONDAY) FEDERAL HOLIDAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY
Today is President's Day, a federal holiday. Most schools, banks and government offices will be closed for the holiday, and mail will not be delivered. However, most retailers, like grocery stores, ph...
Mark Wells Feb 17, 2025

NORTH WAYNE SCHOOL BOARD SET TO MEET WEDNESDAY NIGHT
The North Wayne Community Unit School District Board of Education is set to meet Wednesday night at 6pm at the Cisne Middle School. Some items on the agenda include: approve the Cisne Reunion Board us...
Mark Wells Feb 17, 2025

TWO DECATUR MEN ARRESTED FOR BANK FRAUD IN WAYNE COUNTY
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department has arrested two men from Decatur on Deceptive Practices-Bank Related Fraud. 49-year-old Kevin Burrus and 41-year-old Brandon Missel were arrestedThursday afterno...
Mark Wells Feb 15, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT NEWS
Numerous individuals appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court on various charges. Granite City resident, 42-year-old Charmeka Fulton pled guilty to Obstructing Justice, a class 4 felony. Fulton w...
Mark Wells Feb 15, 2025

WAYNE CITY HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR OF THE MONTH SELECTED FOR FEBRUARY
Wayne City High School has announced their Senior of the Month for February. Chosen is Lily Barbre. Lily's parents are Jonathan & Heather Barbre and she is involved in FCCLA and serves as an offic...
Mark Wells Feb 15, 2025

ANNIE'S PROJECT UPSKILLS WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE
If you're a woman in agriculture looking to further your professional development and advance your skill sets, the Annie's Project program was designed for you. Classes will be held at The Armory loca...
Mark Wells Feb 15, 2025

FAIRFIELD GRADE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING SET FOR TUESDAY
The Fairfield Grade School District Board of Education is set to meet Tuesday in the Center Street School Boardroom. some of the items on the agenda include: approval of previous meeting minutes along...
Mark Wells Feb 15, 2025

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH RELEASES FOURTH QUARTER REPORT ON NURSING HOME VIOLATIONS
The Illinois Department of Public Health has released its 2024 Fourth Quarter Report detailing nursing home violations. A total of 305 violation reports were completed during this period. Facilities l...
Mark Wells Feb 15, 2025