Category Archives: Local News
WAYNE COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS, OWNER OFFERS ADDITIONAL REWARD IN STOLEN HANDGUN CASE
Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the recovery of a stolen handgun and the arrest of those responsible. Authorities say a Taurus 709 9mm handgun was stolen fro...
Dec 25, 2025
FELONY CHARGES FILED AGAINST THREE IN EDWARDS COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
Three Edwards County residents has had felony charges filed against them this week by Edwards County State's Attorney, Eric St. Ledger. Phillip Walden, 54, of Albion, has been charged with domestic ba...
Dec 25, 2025
FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO SPIN OFF SKILLED CARE UNIT, NO CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OR LOCATION
The Fairfield Memorial Hospital Board earlier this year reached a consensus to "spin off" its Skilled Care Unit. Hospital Board President Dr. Patrick Molt says that there was never any intention to se...
Dec 25, 2025
IDENTITY RELEASED IN FATAL MT. VERNON HOUSE FIRE
Authorities have released the name of the man who died following a house fire Sunday night in Mt. Vernon. The victim has been identified as 64-year-old Robert Verhines, a disabled resident of Mt. Vern...
Dec 25, 2025
KEIRA WILLETT SELECTED AS DECEMBER STUDENT OF THE MONTH AT EDWARDS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Recently, students at Edwards County High School selected the December Student of the Month. The nominees were: Parker Biggs, Audrey Greatline, Holly Hensley, Trey Landingham, and Keira Willett. Keira...
Dec 25, 2025
ILLINOIS FARMERS TO BENEFIT FROM $4 MILLION STATE GRANT PROGRAM FOR LOCAL FOOD-SHARING NETWORKS
Illinois farmers and small food processors are poised to benefit from a new state initiative that will provide approximately $4 million in grant funding to help develop local food-sharing networks. Th...
Dec 25, 2025
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SUES ILLINOIS OVER LAWS REGULATING FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
On Tuesday, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Attorney General Kwame Raoul, contesting two state laws: the "Illinois Bivens Act" and the "Court Acce...
Dec 25, 2025
ELLEN SITZES APPOINTED TO FILL REMAINING TERM AS WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK
The Wayne County Board met in special session Tuesday evening to appoint a candidate to fill the remaining three-year term of the Wayne County Circuit Clerk. Twelve board members were in attendance fo...
Dec 24, 2025
FAIRFIELD CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER RETURNS FOR 36TH YEAR AT CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TOMORROW
A long-standing Fairfield holiday tradition continues as the 36th Annual Christmas Day Dinner will once again be held tomorrow (Thursday) at the Fairfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church, located just ...
Dec 24, 2025
CLAY CITY MAN ARRESTED AFTER DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE AND THREATS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT
The Clay County Sheriff's Department responded to a report of a domestic disturbance Monday afternoon at approximately 4:53pm at a residence in Clay City. Upon arrival, deputies encountered a male sub...
Dec 24, 2025