Category Archives: Local News

EDWARDS COUNTY 4-H FOOD AND CLOTHING SHOW CELEBRATES SUCCESS AND DELEGATES TO STATE FAIR
The Edwards County 4-H Food and Clothing Show took place Monday, evening showcasing the talents and hard work of local 4-H members. The event featured judging of food exhibits by Sharlee Aaron, Bonita...
Mark Wells Jul 01, 2025

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TROOP 9 REPORTS JUNE ACE PATROL RESULTS
Captain Nathan Douglas, Commander of Illinois State Police Troop 9, announced the results of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrols conducted in Marion and Wayne counties during June. These ...
Mark Wells Jul 01, 2025

INTEGRITY INVESTMENTS OF CHICAGO SUES COUNTIES OVER DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAX SALES
Integrity Investments of Chicago is suing the treasurers and clerks of over 61 counties including Clay and White in Illinois over the manner in which delinquent property tax sales are conducted. The c...
Mark Wells Jul 01, 2025

WEEKLY AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY FOR THE WEEK ENDING JUNE 29TH
There were 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork during the week according to the USDA. The statewide average temperature was 81.4F, which is 7.3F above normal. Precipitation averaged 0.51 inches, falling 0...
Mark Wells Jul 01, 2025

BRIDGE HAMILTON COUNTY PROVIDES SCHOOL SHOES FOR KIDS IN NEED
Bridge Hamilton County is assisting children in Hamilton County. Back to school expenses can be significant, including registration, sports fees and gear, school physicals, and supplies. A quality pai...
Mark Wells Jul 01, 2025

HEAVY RAINS LATE MONDAY NIGHT RESULTED IN HIGHWAY 45 NORTH OF GEFF BEING CLOSED
Heavy rains in the northern part of Wayne County late Monday night resulted in Highway 45 north of Geff closed by Illinois State Police due to flash flooding in the area. The highway is now reopened. ...
Mark Wells Jul 01, 2025

TWO ARRESTED ON OUTSTANDING WARRANTS IN SEPARATE INCIDENTS
Fairfield Police made two arrests over the weekend in unrelated cases involving outstanding warrants. On Sunday at approximately 12:42 p.m., officers responded to a report of a domestic disturb...
Mark Wells Jul 01, 2025

TAPIA SENTENCED TO FOUR YEARS IN IDOC FOR PROBATION VIOLATION IN EDWARDS COUNTY
33-year-old Isaiah D. Tapia was sentenced on Friday to four years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, followed by six months of mandatory supervised release. Tapia had previously pled guilty to...
Mark Wells Jul 01, 2025

HARNESS RACING RETURNS TO WAYNE COUNTY FAIR ON SUNDAY, JULY 6TH
Harness racing is back at the Wayne County Fair, with races scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, July 6th . Admission to the grandstand is free, offering guests an exciting afternoon of r...
Mark Wells Jul 01, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TO BEGIN ROAD WORK ON BURNT PRAIRIE ROAD THIS MORNING (TUESDAY, JULY 1ST)
The Wayne County Highway Department has announced that grinding work will begin on Burnt Prairie Road (County Highway 6) starting this morning in preparation for an upcoming oil and chip resurfacing p...
Mark Wells Jul 01, 2025