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Wayne County Sheriff’s Department Handles Construction Zone Accident
On Thursday at 7:30 AM, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department responded to an accident on Illinois Highway 15 in Leech Township, where a semi, driven by 42-year-old Steven E. Mark, collided with a guardrail in […]
Two Vehicle Accident on West Main Thursday Evening
Fairfield Police and Wayne County First Responders were called to the scene of a two-vehicle crash Thursday night at approximately 8:09pm. The accident scene was just west of McDonalds on West Main. No further details […]
Spicer Arrested On Failure to Appear Warrants
Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a Lawrenceville man, Daltin Jaymz Spicer, 34, on several outstanding warrants from 2021. Spicer was booked into the Wayne County Jail at 4:15 PM on Thursday. The warrants, issued on […]
34th Annual Run for the Wall in Washington DC to Stop in Mt. Vernon
The central route of the Run for the Wall will make its way through Mt. Vernon, Washington DC, again this year. Over 300 motorcycles are expected to enter Mt. Vernon via I-64 at the Route […]
Mt. Vernon Man Gets 20-Year Prison Term For Felony Arson
A 42-year-old man from Mt. Vernon, Troy Davis, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for aggravated arson, a Class X felony. Davis entered an open guilty plea in October with a cap on […]
Fairfield Fall Fun Fest Dates Set For This Year
The dates for the 2024 Fairfield Fall Fun Fest has been set so, mark your calendars. This years event will be held September 18th til the 21st. It will be a new week, one week […]
Former Funeral Director Surrendered License After State Regulators Found Deplorable Conditions
At the former Moran Queen-Boggs funeral home in Centralia, the new owner, Cindy Hansen made a startling discovery in a hidden nook behind the embalming room: three embalmed human legs from the 1960s. The discovery […]
Enfield Village Board Meeting From Tuesday
In a meeting this past Tuesday of the Enfield Village Board, the primary topic of discussion focused on establishing a joint police force among Mill Shoals, Burnt Prairie, Springerton, and Enfield. Village representatives are set […]
North Wayne School Board Meeting Wednesday Night
The North Wayne School Board convened for their May session at Cisne Middle School on Wednesday evening. During the meeting, the board approved the consent agenda and financial reports, noting that the district’s treasury holds […]
Mt. Vernon Police Chief Retiring At The End Of May
After nearly three decades of service, Mt. Vernon Police Chief Trent Page is set to retire later this month. With nearly 27 years on the Mt. Vernon Police force and an appointment as chief in […]
Indiana Man Arrested on Warrants from Wayne and Clay Counties
A man from Washington, Indiana, was arrested Wednesday morning in Cisne on warrants from Wayne and Clay Counties. Nathan S. Foley, 36, was apprehended for a misdemeanor theft charge in Wayne County, with a court […]
Mt. Vernon Man Sentenced To 30 Months In Prison In Marion County Court
A 28-year-old man from Mt. Vernon, Alexsis James, has been sentenced to 30 months in the Illinois Department of Corrections. This comes after his guilty plea in Marion County Court for aggravated fleeing or attempting […]
Wayne County Sheriff’s Department Handles Crash Wednesday
Wayne County Sheriff’s Officials responded to a car vs. deer collision on Illinois Highway 15, about half a mile from County Road 2150 East. Early Wednesday morning at 5:55 AM. Steven R. Sams, 68, from […]
Illinois House OKs Program for Student Teacher Stipends
The Illinois House recently passed a bill that would allow student teachers to receive stipends while completing their education degrees. House Bill 4652, introduced by Representative Barbara Hernandez, proposes that the Illinois Board of Higher […]
Court Followup For Two Men Recently Arrested In Wayne County
44- year-old Joshua Zoph from Eldorado made a court appearance Wednesday after being arrested for violating his pretrial release conditions. Zoph was arrested on Tuesday evening just after 6 p.m. His attorney, Heidi Hoffe, contended […]