Category Archives: Local News
Mt. Vernon, IL Police Serve Warrants Related to Drug Investigations
The Mt. Vernon, IL Police Department served three search warrants Thursday involving drug investigations. Media reports said the Mt. Vernon Police Department/Jefferson County Sheriff's Office High Ris...
Mark Wells Mar 15, 2025

WAYNE CITY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FUNDRAISER MEAL SUNDAY
***FLYER INFORMATION IS INCORRECT ON FACEBOOK*** The Wayne City Fire Department will have a fried chicken or pulled pork fundraiser meal Sunday, March 16th from 11am to 1pm at the fire departme...
Mark Wells Mar 14, 2025

FAIRFIELD MAN ARRESTED THURSDAY ON A WILLIAMSON COUNTY WARRANT
Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies Thursday afternoon arrested 22-year-old Cody A. Conover of Fairfield on a Williamson County Failure to Appear contempt warrant for Driving While License Revoked. Conove...
Mark Wells Mar 14, 2025

THURSDAY WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT NEWS
A 40-year-old Fairfield resident, Carrie L. Cullins admitted in Wayne County Circuit Court Thursday to violating a previous Order of Probation for a term of 18 months dating back to the original sente...
Mark Wells Mar 14, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS OFFERING REWARD
The Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for the person or persons who stole items from a tank truck in Mt Erie belonging to Merle Raber. Items taken include; 24" pipe wrench, 16" slip join...
Mark Wells Mar 14, 2025

AREA FIRE DEPARTMENTS STAYING BUSY WITH FIELD FIRES, HAMILTON COUNTY ISSUES BURN BAN
Area fire departments have been busy responding to field fires within the last few days and warn residents not to burn during the high winds that are in the forecast. Hamilton County has issued a BURN...
Mark Wells Mar 14, 2025

ARREST WARRANT ISSUED FOR CONVICTED SERIAL KILLER IN CONNECTION WITH ALABAMA HOMICIDE
An arrest warrant has been issued for convicted serial killer Bruce Mendenhall in relation to the brutal slaying of an Alabama woman in 2007. Mendenhall, 73, from Albion, is facing murder charges link...
Mark Wells Mar 14, 2025

EDWARDS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL SELECTS MARCH STUDENT OF THE MONTH
Pictured L to R: Emily Spray, Cali Bunting, Owen Lynch, Aiden McDowell, Natalie Gentz, Chase Shelton, Gabe Wyatt, Cody Greathouse, Parker Biggs The March Student of the Month was recently selec...
Mark Wells Mar 14, 2025

EDWARDS CO. COURTHOUSE IMPROVEMENTS NEAR COMPLETION
Work on the Edwards County courthouse in downtown Albion is nearing completion, with tuckpointing expected to finish later this month. This effort is part of a more extensive improvement project that ...
Mark Wells Mar 14, 2025

GEFF RURITAN CLUB TO HOLD FISH FRY
The Geff Ruritan Club will have a fish fry on Friday, March 21st, at the Geff Ruritan Building. Serving will start at 4:30 p.m. Cost is $15 per adult (10 years and older). The menu will consist of cat...
Mark Wells Mar 14, 2025