Category Archives: Local News

A new driver's education program designed specifically for teens is being offered at Olney Central College. The course runs from July 7th to July 30th, with classes scheduled Monday through Thursday f...

The Fairfield Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 208 Southwest 7th Street on Thursday morning (June 12th).   Firefighters were dispatched at approximately 7:14 a.m. and arrived just...

Two of the eight charges filed against former Wabash County Sheriff's Deputy Chase A.D. Cheadle in connection with the death of his K-9 partner have been dismissed. Cheadle appeared in court Thursday ...

Chocolate lovers, get ready, the sweet celebration of all things chocolate returns to Wayne City this Saturday with the Chocolate Festival, held inside Greenfield Grocery. Following last year's popula...

The Fairfield Park Pool will close early at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17th, to allow staff time to prepare the facility for an upcoming home swim meet against Olney. The meet is scheduled to begin at...

  A Fairfield-area man has been sentenced to three years in prison following his arrest late last month.   Norman Mier was taken into custody by Carmi Police on Tuesday, May 28th 2024, on a ...

The Fairfield City Band concert is ON for tonight and will take place on the lawn of the Wayne County Courthouse.   Community members are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs, invite friends, an...

Pet lovers and families are invited to a fun-filled day celebrating furry friends at PawFest, happening this Saturday, June 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Commons, 911 Broadway in Mt. Vernon.  ...

The McLeansboro Kiwanis Club has released details for this year's Fall Festival, set to take place September 4th through September 6th in downtown McLeansboro.   The popular annual event will fea...

Federal authorities are promising swift action after the Senator Paul Simon Federal Building in Carbondale was defaced during a gathering Tuesday evening, June 10th. The FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Of...