Category Archives: Local News

The Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested a Mattoon woman Sunday afternoon on a Wayne County warrant. According to the sheriff's department, 28-year-old Kendra Vanscyoc was taken into custody on ...

The Wayne County Sheriff's Department investigated two traffic accidents Friday afternoon, with no injuries reported in either crash. The first accident occurred at approximately 3:45 p.m. at the inte...

A rural Mount Erie woman died Saturday after a tragic accident involving a stack of lumber at a wooded property southwest of Mt. Erie. Reports indicate 46-year-old Mandy L. Fox was inside a box traile...

Two people were killed Monday morning in a crash involving a passenger vehicle and a semi-truck in Gallatin County. According to the Illinois State Police, the crash occurred at approximately 10:52 a....

The Hope Center in Albion is inviting area residents 55 years of age and older to participate in its Senior Grocery Program on Wednesday. The program will begin at 9 a.m. at the Hope Center, located a...

Edwards County Correspondent, Mark Curtis has the recap from last (Monday) night's Albion City Council Meeting.  

Fairfield Community High School has announced a time and location change for its upcoming Fall Sports Parent-Athlete Meeting. The meeting, scheduled for Monday, August 10th will now begin at 7pm inste...

(Photo Credit: Illinois Department of Corrections)   The Fifth District Appellate Court has ordered a Wabash County man to be resentenced after finding errors in portions of his child pornography...

The public will have the opportunity to enjoy a free afternoon at the Grayville swimming pool on Sunday thanks to the generosity of the Broster Cousins. The free swim will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. and...

Organizers of Geff Frontier Days are now accepting entries for the annual Car and Tractor Show, which will be held Saturday, September 12th as part of the community's Frontier Days celebration. Partic...