Category Archives: Local News

Salem Police continue to investigate a traffic crash that occurred Friday evening and involved three vehicles. Reports out of Marion County say the accident occurred on East Main Street at Lackey Stre...

A walk-through for former Norris City Fire Chief Ralph Hall was scheduled to take place Friday evening. Hall had served as the current Board Secretary, and passed away this past Monday, January 5th, r...

Reports out of Jefferson County say a Belle Rive man has been arrested following an investigation into stolen property from a December burglary in Jefferson County. The Mt. Vernon Police Department De...

  Illinois farmers who plant cover crops this fall can once again qualify for a discount on next year's crop insurance premiums through the Illinois Department of Agriculture's (IDOA) Fall Covers...

  A Georgia man has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison after admitting his role in leading a check cashing conspiracy that targeted local business owners and financial institutions acr...

  An Illinois Republican lawmaker says the financial impact of illegal immigration on state taxpayers is far greater than a recently reported estimate tied to federal immigration enforcement oper...

  The Fairfield National Bank and the Wayne County Farm Bureau are pleased to announce the return of their annual Farm Finance Forum. This year's event will take place on Friday, February 6th, at...

  The Wayne County Farm Bureau, in partnership with Blessed Blooms Flower Farm and Market, is inviting members and the community to a "Modern Winter Wreath Workshop" on Friday, January 16th, from...

  The Fairfield Community High School District #225 Board has scheduled a special meeting for Tuesday, January 13th, at 5:30 p.m. in the FCHS Board Room. The meeting will begin with a call to ord...

  The Fairfield Community High School District #225 Board will convene for its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, January 15th at 6:00 p.m. in the FCHS Study Hall. The meeting will open with ro...