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WHITE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPUTY NICK CAPEHEART ELECTED GALLATIN COUNTY SHERIFF

A current White County Sheriff’s Deputy will become the next sheriff of neighboring Gallatin County following Tuesday’s General Election. Republican Nick Capeheart defeated Democratic challenger T. Scott Sauls by a vote of 1,332 to 734 in the race for Gallatin County Sheriff. Capeheart received approximately 64.5 percent of...

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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 · 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...

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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 · 2d

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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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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 · 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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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 · 2d

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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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G2E: North Posey 56, Linton 26

POSEYVILLE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — North Posey beats Linton, 56-26.

Poseyville, IN · 2d

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Mt. Carmel rallies from 17 points down, to stun Benton in IHSA Football playoffs

MT. CARMEL, IL. (WFIE) - Watch our exciting high school football highlights of Benton vs. Mount Carmel, in the IHSA Class 3A playoffs, on Saturday!

Mt Carmel, IL · 23h

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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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Mt. Carmel mounts a furious comeback to move on to 3A Quarterfinals

MT. CARMEL, Il (WEHT) — The Mt. Carmel Aces beat the Benton Rangers 32-24. The Aces will play St. Joseph Ogden next Saturday in the Quarterfinals.

Mt Carmel, IL · 1d

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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 · 2d

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CISNE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES RECEIVE NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION’S HIGHEST HONOR

2025 Cisne High School graduates, (left to right) Cooper Bowen, Joshua Biggs, Allie Brach, Ella Krupp, and Kadence Smith received the National FFA Organization’s highest honor, the American FFA Degree, on October 24, 2026, during the 99th National FFA Convention held in Indianapolis, IN. Less than one percent of...

Cisne, IL · 1d