Category Archives: Local News
FIRE DAMAGES APARTMENT AT GARDEN GLEN COMPLEX IN MT. VERNON; INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY
A fire that damaged the living room of a second-story apartment at the Garden Glen Complex on South 34th Street in Mt. Vernon remains under investigation by the State Fire Marshal, Mt. Vernon Fire Dep...
Nov 13, 2025
OLNEY CENTRAL COLLEGE THEATER PRESENTS "THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG" NOVEMBER 21ST-23RD
The Olney Central College Theater is set to delight audiences with its production of The Play That Goes Wrong, running November 21st through 23rd at the Dr. John D. Stull Performing Arts Center. Haile...
Nov 13, 2025
ENFIELD VILLAGE BOARD REVIEWS STREET LIGHT PROJECT, LAND SALE, AND BUDGET AT RECENT MEETING
At the recent meeting of the Enfield Village Board, progress was highlighted on the street lighting project, with all new lights now installed on the side of the street where the Village Building is l...
Nov 13, 2025
CLAY CITY CIVICS TO HOST FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR COMMUNITY
The Clay City Civics are inviting the community to a FREE Thanksgiving dinner on November 18th from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the community building. This special event offers residents an opportunity to ...
Nov 13, 2025
BOY SCOUT TROOP 185 HOSTS PORK BURGER SALE TO FUND FUTURE ADVENTURES SATURDAY
Boy Scout Troop 185 in Wayne City is inviting the community to come out and support their annual Pork Burger Sale, taking place on Saturday at the First United Methodist Church, 106 Race St., Wayne Ci...
Nov 13, 2025
MORE THAN 400,000 HONDA CIVICS RECALLED OVER WHEEL SAFETY CONCERNS
Honda has issued a recall for more than 400,000 Civic vehicles after discovering a safety issue that could cause wheels to detach while driving. The recall impacts Honda Civic models from the years 20...
Nov 13, 2025
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION PREPARES $12 BILLION FARMER RELIEF PROGRAM
The Trump administration is poised to launch a federal relief program worth up to $12 billion to support American farmers, according to multiple media reports. U.S. Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) told P...
Nov 13, 2025
WARM-UP AHEAD WITH SMALL RAIN CHANCES THIS WEEKEND
The National Weather Service says a noticeable warm-up is on the way, bringing a welcome change to the region. High temperatures are expected to climb into the lower to mid-60s today, with readings re...
Nov 13, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY CHAMBER TO HOST GROUNDBREAKING FOR NEW FAIRFIELD LAUNDROMAT
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce invites the community to a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fairfield Laundromat tomorrow (Friday, November 14th) at 12:00pm at 436 SW 10th Street located behin...
Nov 13, 2025
CARMI MAN ARRESTED AFTER STUDENT FAN BUS TRAVELS 66 MILES OFF COURSE
A Carmi man is facing charges after a student fan bus headed home from a super-sectional volleyball match ended up approximately 66 miles off course late Monday night. Authorities in Bond County confi...
Nov 13, 2025