An Eldorado man has been sentenced to 54 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections in a case that has been going through the Franklin County Courts. Heath
Wayne City High School seniors Jaden Boyd, Madelyn Caudle, Jarrett Lewis, Adam Koker, Kalyn Meritt and Kelcee Seymour have been named Illinois State Scholars. Illinois State Scholars represent approximately the top ten percent of senior from 726 high schools across the state, chosen based on a combination of ACT or SAT scores and sixth semester class rank. This year, over 17,500 honorees join the other top students who have been honored for their achievements since the designation was first introduced in 1958.
The Wayne County Health Department reported two new coronavirus cases in the county Friday, bringing the county’s total number of cases to 1723. 51 people who were lab-confirmed positive cases have passed away and 12 people are currently isolating. The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3866 new cases and 21 deaths Friday. Statewide numbers are at 1,296,381 total cases and 21,630 deaths.