The Wayne County Health Department reported 2 New (PCR and Probable) cases Friday, with no additional deaths. To date Wayne County has reported 1751 Overall Total Covid-19 Cases, and 53 overall Total of Wayne County Covid-19 Related Deaths. Wayne County currently shows 20 residents isolating at home.
At approximately 4:10 p.m. on April 29th, Illinois State Police responded to the scene of a Single Unit ATV Crash with Injury at County Road 2450 N eastbound at County Road 625 E, Burnt Prairie, in White County. Preliminary investigative details indicate 40-year-old Joel R. Rosenbeck of Waverly Hall, GA, was traveling eastbound on County Road 2450 N in rural White County driving a Green 1996 Honda Rancher ATV. Upon approaching the intersection with County Road 625 E, Rosenbeck attempted to make a right-hand turn, overturned and , was thrown from the ATV. He was transported by ambulance to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Rosenbeck was cited for Driving Under the Infl
The Wayne County Board met last night and heard an update from County Highway Engineer Dennis Seidel about possible safety measures at the intersection of Enterprise Road and Route 161. He said he has met with various entities about possibilities, including implementing a four-way stop, but he doesn’t want to create another problem while attempting to fix another, as sight distance is key in placing stop signs. He anticipates more information in the next week. At the conclusion of the meeting, Royce Carter announced he would resign from the board, effective immediately, as he has moved out of the area. He thanked fellow board members, office holders, and voters for their trust and cooperation over the years, and a reception was held in his honor.
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – A federal appeals court needs help from the Indiana Supreme Court to determine how far a father can go with a claim of medical malpractice when the physicians he sued treated the driver of the car that caused a fatal accident.