Category Archives: Local News

The American Red Cross recently hosted a successful blood drive at the Community of Christ, resulting in the collection of 56 units of blood to benefit patients in the local area. The Clothesline serv...

A drier stretch of weather is expected for the coming week, according to the National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky. The only current mention of rain is a small chance of showers and thundersto...

Officials in Mt. Vernon, IL have announced that nearly a million dollars in upgrades to Mt. Vernon Outland Airport have been completed, with a ribbon cutting ceremony held earlier this week to mark th...

The name of a Salem, IL man killed in a one vehicle crash in Marion County has been released. Marion County Coroner Claude Howell identified the man as 19 year old Alexander Tate. Tate was involved in...

  All vehicles, especially motorcycles, are invited to join the Southern Illinois Scavenger Hunt Ride, a unique charity event scheduled for May 29th and 30th. Riders and drivers across Southern I...

  Troy Cannon, former Marion County, Illinois coroner, appeared recently at the Marion County Courthouse as the prosecution confirmed that all evidence has been reviewed and a jury trial has been...

The Wayne County Circuit Court was busy Thursday as four individuals received sentences.   Brandon Lee Thomas, 27, of Geff, admitted to violating his probation. Thomas had originally been charged...

  WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ARRESTS CHARLESTON WOMAN ON AGGRAVATED IDENTITY THEFT WARRANT The Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested 21-year-old Madison Lisman of Charleston on Thursd...

A group of concerned Wayne County residents hosted an informational meeting Wednesday night at the Mt. Erie Ruritan Building to help fellow residents better understand the property assessment process ...

  The Fairfield Lions Club is gearing up for its 3rd Annual Car Show, set to take place on May 16th at Leo French Park in Fairfield. Car enthusiasts from across the region are invited to attend t...