Category Archives: Local News
Truck vs. Deer Accident in Orchard Township
Wayne County Sheriff's Officials took a desk report of a Truck vs. Deer collision in Orchard Township on Monday. At 7:00 AM, Authorities received a report from Lonnie D. Holleman of Johnsonville about...
Tony Collins Jan 30, 2024
Illinois Election Officials To Vote On Whether Remove Trump From Ballot
The Illinois State Board of Elections is expected to vote today on whether to remove former President Donald Trump from the state’s primary ballot in March. The vote comes after retired Kankakee...
Tony Collins Jan 30, 2024
Illinois Partners with Google for AI-driven Child Behavioral Health Portal
Illinois seeks to better provide parents and children more access to behavioral health services through a new partnership program with Google. On Monday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker was at Google Chicago to an...
Tony Collins Jan 30, 2024
Senior Grocery Giveaway Set for Tomorrow
The Blue Point Church will be having their monthly Senior Grocery Giveaway on Wednesday, January 31st, from 10:00am to 12:00pm. These groceries are for all those age 60 and older. Officials with the c...
Tony Collins Jan 30, 2024

Area Athletic Director Loses Home in Fire
An overnight fire has destroyed a Colony West home belonging to Carmi-White County High School Athletic Director Kurt Simon and his wife Stacy, a teacher in the school system as well. Fire Chief Danie...
Tony Collins Jan 29, 2024
Hamilton County Chamber Awards Handed Out
Three awards are given out at the Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce Dinner every year to very deserving and outstanding individuals/businesses, and this year was no exception. Tequila Mexican Restau...
Tony Collins Jan 29, 2024
Hamilton County Board Holding Special Meeting Wednesday
The Hamilton County Board will hold a special meeting Wednesday Afternoon at 4:30 at the Hamilton County Courthouse, According to the agenda, the board will look to discuss and approve an appropriatio...
Tony Collins Jan 29, 2024
Dispatcher in Marion County as Well as Firefighter Passes in Salem
Over the weekend, a 19-year-old Firefighter for Salem and a dispatcher from the Marion County Sheriff's Office passed away. According to the obituary from Crouse Funeral Home in Salem, Harley Douglas ...
Tony Collins Jan 29, 2024
Mount Vernon Township High School Hosting FAFSA Workshop
The Mount Vernon Township High School will be hosting a FAFSA Workshop for 4 days over the next two weeks. Sessions will take place from January 30th and February 8th from 5 to 7 PM and January 31st a...
Tony Collins Jan 29, 2024
Flora Chamber of Commerce Announces 2023 Awards
The Flora Chamber of Commerce held their annual Chamber Awards Banquet. The Business of the Year award went to Ace Tire and Auto. The business is owned by Troy and Amy Leonard. The New Business of the...
Tony Collins Jan 29, 2024