Category Archives: Local News

FMH FOUNDATION HOSTED ITS 19th ANNUAL GOLF SCRAMBLE
Pictured for the AM Team Winners Left to Right: Bobby Bridgeman, Maverick Conrad, Mike Cooper (FMH CEO) and Jeff Wise Pictured for the PM Team Winners Left to Right: Alex Crayne, Hank Simmers, ...
Mark Wells Aug 22, 2025

CARMI CVS PHARMACY TO CLOSE SEPTEMBER 3RD
The CVS Pharmacy on West Main Street in Carmi will close its doors on Wednesday, September 3rd. Company officials say prescriptions from the Carmi location will be automatically transferred to the CVS...
Mark Wells Aug 22, 2025

FORMER CARMI POLICE OFFICER TO CHALLENGE INCUMBENT FOR WHITE COUNTY SHERIFF
A familiar face in White County law enforcement has entered the race for sheriff. Former Carmi Police Officer Chris Pollard has announced his candidacy, challenging incumbent Sheriff Jordan Weiss in t...
Mark Wells Aug 22, 2025

DU QUOIN STATE FAIR ANNOUNCES FLASH SALE FOR JAKE OWEN GRANDSTAND SHOW
Country music fans have a reason to celebrate as the Du Quoin State Fair launches a limited-time flash sale on tickets to see country superstar Jake Owen live at the Grandstand. For a short window onl...
Mark Wells Aug 22, 2025

DAHLGREN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ISSUES BURN BAN FOR DAHLGREN TOWNSHIP
The Dahlgren Fire Protection District announced Wednesday that a burn ban is now in effect for Dahlgren Township. The ban will remain in place until the area receives a reasonable amount of rainfall. ...
Mark Wells Aug 22, 2025

WAYNE CITY MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER IN BEATING DEATH OF FAIRFIELD MAN
A Wayne City man has been formally charged with first-degree murder in connection with the beating death of a Fairfield man earlier this year. 32-year-old Kaine Manuel Nino was arrested by Fairfield P...
Mark Wells Aug 22, 2025

FAIRFIELD POLICE REPORTS RECENT ARRESTS
The Fairfield Police Department has released details of several recent arrests: On August 13, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Brian S. Medler, 49, of Fairfield was arrested following an investigatio...
Mark Wells Aug 22, 2025

NOTICE ISSUED TO CITY OF FAIRFIELD WATER CUSTOMERS: DO NOT MOW OVER OR DAMAGE WATER METER ANTENNA
The City of Fairfield has issued an important notice to water customers regarding the new water meter antennas being installed throughout the city. Residents are asked not to mow over or damage the an...
Mark Wells Aug 22, 2025

ILLINOIS RANKS 4TH WORST IN U.S. FOR AIR QUALITY, STUDY SHOWS
Illinois has been ranked as having the fourth worst air quality in the nation, according to new research by Opera Beds. The study analyzed each state's exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5), one...
Mark Wells Aug 22, 2025

GOVERNOR PRITZKER SIGNS LAW TO HELP FARMERS MANAGE DEER-RELATED CROP DAMAGE
Governor JB Pritzker has signed new legislation to aid Illinois farmers in managing deer-related crop damage, addressing long-standing nuisance wildlife issues. The law empowers the Illinois Departmen...
Mark Wells Aug 22, 2025