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TWO INJURED IN TWO-VEHICLE CRASH ON U.S. 50 IN CLAY CITY WEDNESDAY

Two people were transported to area hospitals following a two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon in Clay City that temporarily shut down U.S. Route 50. According to Illinois State Police Troop 9, the crash occurred at approximately 4:35 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. 50 and South Main Street. Emergency responders transported...

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Friedel passes TD torch to Brannan, Calhoun marches on in playoffs

Jacob Brannan broke Tony Friedel's 33-year-old record for career TDs in a first-round win over Carlyle. Calhoun stays home to play Tuscola in Round 2.

Hardin, IL · 2d

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Four injured in crash at US 50 and Iuka Road

Four people were injured in a crash on U.S. 50 and the Iuka Road Thursday afternoon. Marion County Sheriff’s Deputies say an SUV driven by 72-year-old Deborah Ruholl of Eighth Street in Flora was traveling westbound on U.S. 50 when she made a left turn in front of an oncoming eastbound SUV driven by 48-year-old Michael Wasion of North Avenue in Flora. After impact, the Wasion vehicle overturned on its side.

Flora, IL · 1d
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FOUR DEFENDANTS SENTENCED IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT

Four defendants appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court Thursday. 46-year-old Sean M. Dawkins of Clay City pleaded guilty to an amended Class 3 felony charge of unlawful possession of methamphetamine. Dawkins was sentenced to two years of probation and ordered to serve 180 days in jail, with the jail sentence stayed. He was given credit for three days previously served. As part of his sentence, Dawkins was ordered to pay fines and court costs and pay $2,112.57 in restitution to Sierra Bravo Contractors, LLC. He must also complete any treatment or programs required by the probation department, submit to drug testing, and comply with standard probation conditions. Under the plea agreement, another count in the case was dismissed, and a petition to revoke probation filed in a separate 2023 felony case was withdrawn. Dawkins is scheduled to return to court October 3, 2028, at 1 p.m. for a review hearing.

Wayne County, IL · 1d

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WAYNE CITY MAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING LENGTHY BURGLARY AND THEFT INVESTIGATION

A 47-year-old Wayne City man was arrested Tuesday, November 3rd following an extensive investigation into a series of burglaries and thefts in the Wayne City area. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested Joseph C. Cannon following a lengthy investigation into reported property crimes in and around Wayne City.

Wayne City, IL · 2d

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MURDER SUSPECT MEGAN VALENTINE TRANSFERRED TO WILLIAMSON COUNTY JAIL AHEAD OF TRIAL

A woman charged with the murder of her husband, an Edwards County circuit judge, has been transferred from the Wayne County Jail in Fairfield to the Williamson County Jail in Marion. 46-year-old Megan Valentine is awaiting trial on a first-degree murder charge in connection with the November 5, 2024, shooting...

Fairfield, IL · 2d

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TWO CARMI MEN BOOKED INTO WAYNE COUNTY JAIL FRIDAY MORNING

Two Carmi men were booked into the Wayne County Jail early this (Friday) morning. 37-year-old Corey J. Gregg was arrested by Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputies and booked into the jail at approximately 2:26 a.m. Gregg was taken into custody on warrants involving petitions to revoke in Wayne County Circuit Court cases related to possession of methamphetamine and unlawful use of weapons. Jail records also list a charge of unlawful use or possession of a weapon by a felon.

Carmi, IL · 1d

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CISNE TEEN INJURED IN SINGLE-VEHICLE CRASH ON U.S. HIGHWAY 45

A 19-year-old Cisne man was injured in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon in Wayne County. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Department investigated the accident, which occurred at approximately 2:50 p.m. on U.S. Highway 45 near County Road 2250 North in Keith Township. According to the crash report, Deegan Riley of...

Wayne County, IL · 1d

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RAY TATE TRANSFERRED TO UNDISCLOSED OUT-OF-STATE PRISON

Convicted murderer Ray E. Tate, who is serving a life sentence for the 2021 killing of Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Riley, has been transferred from an Illinois maximum-security prison to an undisclosed correctional facility outside the state. The transfer comes just days after the Illinois Fifth District Appellate...

Wayne County, IL · 1d

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Woman accused of killing her husband moved ahead of trial

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Authorities move a Southern Illinois woman accused of killing her husband two years ago, to another county as she awaits trial. Megan Valentine is now behind bars in Williamson County. Valentine is accused of killing her husband, Edwards County Judge, Michael Valentine. Illinois State Police said the judge was found dead […]

Williamson County, IL · 2d

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Bellmont voters keep government; Morgan new county clerk

MOUNT CARMEL — Village of Bellmont voters narrowly opted not to dissolve their government, while Wabash County elected Republican challenger Sean C. Morgan over incumbent Democrat County Clerk Janet Will during Tuesday’s Wabash County midterm elections. Republican Angela Broster was elected unopposed to the Wabash County Treasurer’s Office...

Wabash County, IL · 1d

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WAYNE COUNTY FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION MAKES DONATIONS TO AREA HIGH SCHOOLS THROUGH FARM TO TABLE EVENT

The Wayne County Farm Bureau Foundation is proud to share the bounty from the recently held Wayne County Farm to Table event. Recently, Foundation leaders presented $1,000 donations to the FFA Chapters at Cisne High School, Fairfield High School, and Wayne City High School. Additional donations to the Wayne County 4-H and Wayne County Ag in the Classroom program will be announced soon.

Wayne County, IL · 1d

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Illinois State Police To Conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Captain Bruce Waggoner, announces the ISP will conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) in Marion, Hamilton, Effingham, and Wabash counties during November. OREPs allow the ISP to focus on safety belt and child safety seat laws. Illinois law requires all vehicle passengers (front and back) to be buckled up!

Wabash County, IL · 2d

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WAYNE CITY BOARD APPROVES GARBAGE RATE INCREASE, TAX LEVY AND AMBULANCE CONTRACT

The Wayne City Village Board approved new garbage collection rates, a tax levy ordinance and an ambulance contract during its regular meeting Monday night. However, discussion concerning a potential agreement with the Wayne County Humane Society was tabled for the second consecutive month. The village currently has no contract with...

Wayne City, IL · 1d