The Hamilton County Health Department will hold a drive-through vaccination clinic tomorrow from 9 to noon at the McLeansboro Fire Department. The department will use the gravel parking lot by the tennis courts at the Hamilton County High School as a staging area, and people should go to that location for lineup. Like last week, this is a first-come, first-serve event, and no reservations can be made.
27-year-old Xenia resident Dakota S. Morgan was sentenced to three years in prison yesterday in Wayne County Circuit Court by Judge Michael Molt, though the sentence was stayed until May 4
th. He admitted in August to violating his probation for a count of possession of meth. Morgan was credited with 113 days served in jail, and two other cases against him were dismissed. He was also ordered to pay $1,374 in fines and court costs.
35-year-old Khaleem T. Jones was airlifted to Deaconess Hospital Friday night after reportedly jumping in front of a vehicle on a county highway east of Cisne. Police say 22-year-old Brandon W. Cottonaro hit Jones and knocked him into a ditch. North Wayne EMS was also called to the scene, and a tow truck was called to the scene.
54-year-old Burnt Prairie resident Russell J. Pragit was sentenced in Wayne County Court last Tuesday. He pleaded guilty to a Class 3 felony count of possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine. He was sentenced to 24 months conditional discharge and time served in jail. Several other counts and cases against him were dismissed, and Pragit was ordered to pay $2,801 in fines and court costs.
The Wayne County Health Department will hold a drive-through vaccination clinic for prioritized Phase 1B individuals tomorrow. People should enter the staging area at the Wayne County Fairgrounds by its east entrance on West Main Street, and gates will open at 8. People should not go directly to the department, and no reservations for vaccines will be taken. The department receives a limited amount of vaccine for each first round of shots. The CDC will ship second doses separately, and people who are due a second dose will be contacted directly with a clinic date and time.
Fairfield police arrested 30-year-old Fairfield resident Feleishaa A.J. McKinney yesterday afternoon on a charge of retail theft. McKinney was booked in the Wayne County Jail and released after being given a notice to appear in court.
The IHSA Board of Directors met for a special board meeting today, where the Board provided an updated sports schedule and other guidance for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year. Here locally, boys and girls basketball season practices can start as soon as possible, as the season can start after seven practices. The end of the season is March 13. Cheerleading can start after seven practices. The end of cheerleading is March 13. The state series will be held virtually on March 6th and March 12th. The first day of football practice is March 3, with the first game scheduled on March 19th. There will not be a state series, with the season end date of April 24. Practices for girls volleyball start on March 8, with seven practice days. There is no state series, and the season end date is April 24. Practices for baseball and softball can begin on April 5, with seven practice days. The end of season for both sports is June 19. Wrestling practices start on April 19 with seven practice da
26-year-old Kendall L. Einhorn was taken to Clay County Hospital after a single-vehicle accident near Enterprise yesterday morning. Wayne County deputies say he was northbound on Enterprise Road, ramped off a ditch embankment, went airborne over a county roadway, and came to rest after striking another embankment. A tow truck was called to the scene, and the vehicle sustained over $1,500 damage.
The Grayville City Council met last night and discussed a ban on planting trees, shrubbery, or other flora in public right-of-ways. Some members felt small ornamentals could be fine, but others said things planted today could be problems tomorrow. The council will move forward with developing the language for the ordinance before holding any vote.