Category Archives: Local News
CREAM OF THE CROP PHOTO CONTEST ANNOUNCED
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is inviting young photographers across the state to participate in the 2025 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest. This contest offers students ages 8 to 18 a uniqu...
May 13, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ARREST TWO OVER THE WEEKEND ON OUTSTANDING WARRANTS
Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies over the weekend arrest two females on outstanding warrants. Mt. Vernon resident, 38-year-old Amanda L. French was arrested Sunday night for Theft, Unlawful Possession ...
May 12, 2025
CARMI RIFLE CLUB TO SPONSOR ANNUAL NRA DAY
Photo Caption: The Carmi Rifle Club will be sponsoring a NRA Day for men, women, and youths Sat. June 7th. NRA Instructor and Range Safety Officer, Mike Rowe, instructs a young shooter in the fun spor...
May 12, 2025
MCLEANSBORO CITY HALL TO HOST OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW (TUESDAY)
McLeansboro's new City Hall is now open for business at its new location, 603 East Market Street. The move from the previous West Main Street location was completed last Friday. To celebrate th...
May 12, 2025
MIKE BOST KICKS OFF RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN WITH TRUMP'S FULL ENDORSEMENT
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) officially announced his re-election bid Thursday evening at the Monroe County GOP Century Club Dinner, securing the backing of former President Donald Trump. Bos...
May 12, 2025
WAYNE CITY OFFICALS FLUSHING HYDRANTS BEGINNING TODAY (MONDAY)
Wayne City Utility workers will begin flushing hydrants starting today, May 12th through the 16th. There may be water pressure fluctuations and some discoloration due to this, but your water will be s...
May 12, 2025
FAIRFIELD LIONS CLUB CAR SHOW SET FOR THIS SATURDAY, MAY 17TH
The Fairfield Lions Club 2nd Annual Car Show will be held this Saturday, May 17th in Leo French Park. Registration is from 8:30am to 12 noon with judging starting at 10am and awards will be presented ...
May 12, 2025
PLEA AGREEMENT DEAL REACHED IN SIDE-BY-SIDE FATAL CRASH
36-year-old Johnny Green of McLeansboro is set to appear in Wayne County Circuit Court on Thursday, May 22nd as a plea deal has been reached in the case of a fatal crash near Keenes that claimed the l...
May 12, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GOLF SCRAMBLE SET FOR MAY 23RD
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Golf Scramble on Friday, May 23rd, with tee times available at 8am and 1pm. The event will take place at the Fairfield Country Club Golf Cours...
May 12, 2025
CITY OF FAIRFIELD TO HOLD RESIDENTIAL CLEANUP EVENT THIS SATURDAY, MAY 17TH
The City of Fairfield will be offering a residential cleanup service exclusively for city residents this Saturday, May 17th from 8am to 12noon providing an opportunity to dispose of general waste, tir...
May 12, 2025