Category Archives: Local News
2026 FAIRFIELD PAINTOUT CONTINUES WITH ARTISTS PAINTING ACROSS WAYNE COUNTY
The 2026 Fairfield PaintOut is underway, with artists continuing to work at locations throughout Wayne County. Today, artists have the option of traveling to Cedarhurst Museum in Mount Vernon to paint...
Sep 24, 2026
ONE KILLED IN CRASH INVOLVING GRAIN TRUCK NEAR NEW HAVEN
One person was killed Wednesday afternoon in a traffic crash on Illinois Route 141 near New Haven. Illinois State Police say the crash occurred shortly before 4:30 p.m. and involved a truck-tractor gr...
Sep 24, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS HONORED FOR FAFSA COMPLETION RATES
Three Wayne County high schools have been recognized by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission for strong financial aid application completion rates among students. Wayne City High School earned a...
Sep 24, 2026
ONE INJURED, ONE IN CUSTODY FOLLOWING RURAL MT. VERNON STABBING
One person was injured and another taken into custody following a stabbing Wednesday morning in rural Mt. Vernon. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department responded to a residence in the 10,000 block...
Sep 24, 2026
FORMER CARTERVILLE TEACHER, COACH WAKEY CASE CONTINUED TO DECEMBER
Former Carterville teacher and football coach John "Jake" Wakey appeared in Williamson County court Wednesday in connection with nine counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Wakey appeared ...
Sep 24, 2026
WAYNE CITY FALL TOWN-WIDE RUMMAGE SALES SET FOR OCTOBER 2ND & 3RD
The Village of Wayne City has announced its annual Fall Town-Wide Rummage Sales will be held Friday and Saturday, October 2-3. Residents who would like to have their sale included on the official sale...
Sep 24, 2026
MT. VERNON MAN FACES BURGLARY, DRUG CHARGES
A Mt. Vernon man faces burglary, trespassing and drug charges following an investigation by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded around 7 p.m. September 21 to a report of a trespa...
Sep 24, 2026
JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO HOST HERITAGE FESTIVAL
The Jefferson County Historical Society will celebrate local history and fall traditions with its 2026 Heritage Festival at the Village on Saturday, October 3rd. The festival will run from 10 a.m. to ...
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HARVEST CRAFT FAIR SET FOR OCTOBER 3RD AT HARMONIE STATE PARK
Harmonie State Park will host its Harvest Craft Fair on Saturday, October 3rd offering a full day of shopping, food and family activities. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time around ...
Sep 24, 2026
MCLEANSBORO COUNCIL SETS TRICK-OR-TREAT HOURS, FALL CLEANUP DATES
The McLeansboro City Council handled personnel changes, community events, TIF reimbursements and other city business during its latest meeting. The meeting opened with members of the local Kiwanis Clu...
Sep 24, 2026