Category Archives: Local News
WAYNE COUNTY 4-H ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN FOR 2025-2026 YEAR
The Wayne County 4-H program has officially opened enrollment for the 2025-2026 4-H year. Current and new members are encouraged to sign up early to ensure participation in the 2026 4-H Shows and othe...
Dec 09, 2025
WHITE COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE RECEIVES $659,000 DONATION FOR NEW AMBULANCES
The White County Ambulance Service has been awarded a significant $659,000 donation from the Absher Foundation in Carmi to purchase two new ambulances and related equipment. The funds will be used to ...
Dec 09, 2025
WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR "WILLY WONKA" MUSICAL
Wabash Valley College and the Wabash Valley Arts Council are excited to present their upcoming production of "Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka," directed by Amanda Andrews. The show is set to entertain audien...
Dec 09, 2025
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR 2026 ALBION MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP
Albion Medical Inc. has announced that applications are now open for the 2026 Albion Medical Scholarship. This annual scholarship offers up to $2,000 to students pursuing a career in any medical profe...
Dec 09, 2025
FROMM FAMILY FOODS RECALLS DOG FOOD DUE TO POSSIBLE PLASTIC CONTAMINATION
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week that Wisconsin-based Fromm Family Foods has voluntarily recalled 300 cases of its frozen dog food due to possible plastic contamination....
Dec 09, 2025
FLETCHER ENDS SHERIFF CAMPAIGN; CIRCUIT CLERK GEORGIANA FLETCHER RESIGNS
Republican sheriff candidate J.B. Fletcher announced Monday that he is ending his campaign for Wayne County Sheriff, citing ongoing personal attacks and strains placed on his family. In the same state...
Dec 09, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS THREE ARRESTS IN WEEKEND INCIDENTS
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department made three separate arrests over the weekend in cases involving drugs, child endangerment, and outstanding warrants. Friday night, deputies responded around 11 p....
Dec 09, 2025
CISNE HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCES 2025 HOMECOMING COURT AND HONOR LINE
Cisne High School has announced its 2025 Homecoming King and Queen candidates ahead of the coronation and dance scheduled for Saturday, December 13th, with coronation beginning at 7:30 p.m. and the da...
Dec 09, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY HOOP SHOOT WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT FCHS
On Saturday, the Fairfield Elk's Lodge hosted the annual Wayne County Hoop Shoot Contest at Fairfield Community High School (FCHS). Young basketball enthusiasts from across the county competed for top...
Dec 09, 2025
HARNESS RACING RETURNS TO EDWARDS COUNTY FAIR IN 2026
The Edwards County Fair Board has announced that harness racing will make its return to the fair on Sunday evening, July 26, 2026, at 7:00 PM. This much-anticipated event promises to bring thrilling a...
Dec 09, 2025