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Hit-And-Run Suspect Found; Two Mailboxes and a Light Pole Destroyed Friday

On Friday afternoon, around 5:30 pm, Carmi Police officers found a hit-and-run scene at the intersection of Ninth and West Main Street, but they couldn’t locate the suspect at the time. After obtaining video surveillance of the area, they identified the suspect the next day as 67-year-old Gregory Fischer.

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Locals Arrested Friday and Sunday

Carmi Police arrested two more individuals on Friday and two more on Sunday. Up first, 18-year-old Holly Morris was placed under arrest at Pundrakes for her White County warrant for Battery/Physical Contact that occurred on October 4. On Monday morning, she was released and given a first appearance for November 23 at 9 am.

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Illinois State Police Announces Results Of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement Patrols In October

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Captain Bruce Waggoner, announces the results of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrols in Clay, Effingham, Lawrence, Marion, Wayne and White counties during October. These ACE patrols allowed the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to.

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Local News: Monday, November 9th, 2026

North Posey Football won the Class 2A Sectional 40 Championship on Friday with a 56-26 win at home vs Linton-Stockton. The victory gives the Vikings their sixth sectional championship in school history and their first since 2023. North Posey led 28-20 at halftime before exploding offensively in the third quarter. The Vikings scored four touchdowns in approximately six minutes, building a 56-20 advantage and triggering the running clock. Senior Cade Mauck put together a spectacular performance, accounting for five touchdowns in three different ways. Mauck rushed for 116 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries, returned two punts for touchdowns covering 37 and 50 yards, and added a 70-yard kickoff return for another score. Senior quarterback Carter Schickel also had a big night, completing 24 of 30 passes for 290 yards and three touchdowns. Sophomore Camden Clowers led the Vikings with seven receptions for 91 yards and two touchdowns. Clowers also had an interception on defense. Junior Remi Johnson contributed seven catches for 65 yards while making two interceptions in the third quarter. North Posey's defense played a major role in putting the game away, forcing three second-half interceptions. The championship is the second sectional title under head coach Waylon Schenk. North Posey also captured the sectional crown in 2023, advancing all the way to the Class 2A state championship game in Indianapolis. Now, the Vikings turn their attention to the regional round. North Posey will travel to face undefeated 12-0 Brownstown Central this Friday night in the Class 2A Regional Championship.

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WAYNE COUNTY BOARD TO CONSIDER 2027 BUDGET, TAX LEVY AND AMBULANCE CONTRACTS THURSDAY

The Wayne County Board will meet Thursday with several major financial matters on the agenda, including the county’s proposed 2027 budget, tax levy, and ambulance service agreements. The regular monthly meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the basement boardroom of the Wayne County Courthouse in Fairfield. Among the...

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