Category Archives: Local News

TWO ENTER GUILTY PLEAS IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
Two men entered guilty pleas in Wayne County Circuit Court on Tuesday. Michael Sanderson, 38, of Keenes, pled guilty to Disorderly Conduct. He was placed on one year of court supervision and ordered t...
Mark Wells Oct 01, 2025

WARM, SUNNY WEATHER TO CONTINUE THROUGH WEEKEND; SLIGHT RAIN CHANCE EARLY NEXT WEEK
Residents across the region have been enjoying a stretch of beautiful, warm weather, and according to forecasters, those pleasant conditions are expected to stick around through the weekend. Meteorolo...
Mark Wells Oct 01, 2025

WEST SALEM VILLAGE BOARD DISCUSSES SENIOR CENTER CLOSURE, UPCOMING EVENTS
The Village of West Salem Board met Monday, September 22nd covering topics ranging from the closure of the West Salem Senior Center to community events planned this fall. The Edwards County Council on...
Mark Wells Oct 01, 2025

I-57 CLOSED SUNDAY NIGHT FOR BRIDGE DEMOLITION BETWEEN EXIT 65 AND EXIT 59
Both directions of Interstate 57 will be closed between exit 65 and exit 59 in Williamson and Franklin counties starting at 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 5th. The closure is necessary to demolish the Stir...
Mark Wells Oct 01, 2025

WHITE COUNTY SENIOR CENTER FILES LAWSUIT OVER UNPAID PAYROLL TAXES
Financial struggles at the White County Senior Citizens Center have escalated into a lawsuit. Earlier this month, Lucinda "Cindy" Conley was served with a formal complaint alleging she failed to file ...
Mark Wells Oct 01, 2025

GRAYVILLE SENIOR CENTER HOSTS ANNUAL CHOWDER EVENT OCTOBER 11TH
The Grayville Senior Center will host a chowder event on Saturday, October 11th beginning at 11 a.m. at the Senior Center, located at 212 East North Street in Grayville Chowder will be available for $...
Mark Wells Oct 01, 2025

CHILI FLY-IN SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 4TH AT OLNEY-NOBLE AIRPORT
The annual Chili Fly-In will take place on Saturday, October 4th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Olney-Noble Airport in Noble. This year's menu will feature chili, hot dogs, homemade pie, and drinks. T...
Mark Wells Oct 01, 2025

PORKBURGER SALE TO BENEFIT NORTH WAYNE CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS
The public is invited to a Porkburger Sale fundraiser on Saturday, October 4th. The event will be held at Alex Atwood's Country Financial in Cisne beginning at 10 a.m. and continuing until sold out. A...
Mark Wells Oct 01, 2025

FEED MY SHEEP MINISTRY HOSTS PRAISE & WORSHIP SERVICE IN FAIRFIELD
The Feed My Sheep ministry will host a Praise & Worship Service on Friday, October 3rd at 6:00 PM. The event will take place at 200 W Main St, Fairfield and will feature praise and worship music, ...
Mark Wells Oct 01, 2025

MERRIAM COMMUNITY CHURCH TO HOST FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL OCTOBER 12TH
Merriam Community Church will host its annual Fall Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 12th from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., immediately following the 10:30 a.m. worship service. The church is located at 846 C...
Mark Wells Oct 01, 2025