Category Archives: Local News
BBQ AFFORDABILITY REMAINS STEADY AHEAD OF AMERICA'S 250TH INDEPENDENCE DAY, DATA SHOWS
As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th Independence Day, a new analysis of a decade's worth of public data reveals that the cost of a classic BBQ has changed less than many Americans mig...
Jun 26, 2026
REND LAKE BEACH BLAST SET FOR TOMORROW (SATURDAY) AT SOUTH SANDUSKY BEACH
Families and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to enjoy an afternoon of fun, education and entertainment during the Rend Lake Beach Blast tomorrow (Saturday). The event will be held from noon to 4 p.m. ...
Jun 26, 2026
ICRMT SAFETY GRANT HELPS UPGRADE INMATE HEALTH MONITORING AT WAYNE COUNTY JAIL
(Pictured from left are Wayne County Sheriff Chris Otey, Jail Administrator Sgt. Mike Miller, Josh Blackwell with the Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust, and Assistant Jail Administrator Sgt. Dyl...
Jun 26, 2026
FUNDRAISER LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT FAMILY OF JESIAH RODRIGUEZ
A GoFundMe page has been created to support the family of 20-month-old Jesiah Rodriguez of Albion, who tragically passed away earlier this month in an accident near Opdyke. The fundraiser was o...
Jun 26, 2026
MT. VERNON WOMAN SENTENCED TO 20 YEARS FOR ROLE IN 2025 MURDER
A 61-year-old woman from Mt. Vernon has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for her involvement in the 2025 death of Patrick Williamson. Laura Beneway received her sentence Thursday in Jeffers...
Jun 26, 2026
MT. VERNON TO HOST 2026 AIR RACE CLASSIC FINISH TODAY: KIDS' DAY SET FOR SATURDAY
The Air Race Classic, the nation's premier all-women cross-country air race, will touch down in Mt. Vernon later this month, with racers scheduled to arrive at Mt. Vernon Outland Airport by 5 p.m. on ...
Jun 26, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY 4-H FAIR ANNOUNCES FULL SCHEDULE OF 4-H AND FFA EVENTS, STARTS TOMORROW (SATURDAY)
The Wayne County Fairgrounds will be buzzing with activity as the annual Wayne County Fair returns with a full slate of 4-H and FFA events from Saturday through July 10th Organizers have released a de...
Jun 26, 2026
IECC BUSINESS & INDUSTRY OFFERS DISTRICT-WIDE CPR CLASSES FOR EMPLOYEES AND PUBLIC
The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) Business & Industry division is offering District-Wide CPR Classes to equip participants with lifesaving skills and the confidence to respond during ...
Jun 26, 2026
FORMER CENTRALIA CHURCH WORSHIP MINISTER SENTENCED TO 14 YEARS AFTER PROBATION REVOKED
A former Centralia church worship minister has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after violating the terms of his probation on child pornography convictions. 41-year-old Ian Maphet, formerly of Cal...
Jun 26, 2026
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST TO BE HELD IN BLUFORD TOMORROW (SATURDAY)
Residents of Bluford and the surrounding area are invited to attend a Community Breakfast at the Bluford Ruritan Building, located at 814 6th Street, on Saturday. The breakfast will be served from 7:0...
Jun 26, 2026