Category Archives: Local News

The West Salem Village Board met last week to address several important issues, including the planned closure of the West Salem Senior Center on September 30th due to financial constraints. The Senior...

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) is celebrating a historic milestone in its health professions programs, achieving the highest-ever pass rate for nursing students on the National Council Lic...

The Fairfield Community High School Class of 1975 will celebrate its 50th reunion with a special event on Saturday, October 18th. The celebration will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Fairfield...

Illinois farmers and others involved in hauling agricultural commodities can now access free harvest permits, allowing semi-trucks to exceed legal weight limits by up to 10% on gross, axle, and regist...

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has announced a new grant program aimed at restoring abandoned and neglected cemeteries across the state. The Cemetery Relief F...

In the early evening hours on Monday, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department received information regarding a possible homicide at an unknown location. Deputies were given details of a suspect vehi...

Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for the person or persons who damaged a vehicle owned by Ron Cooper a 1957 buick, someone had knocked holes thru the windows causing damage. Crimestoppe...

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department reports a juvenile was arrested Monday following reports of vehicle burglaries at the Mt. Vernon Gun and Sportsman Club on North Miller Lake Lane. Deputies we...

The Kiddie Kollege will once again organize Kiddie Korner activities on the High Rise east lawn during the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. The fun begins Saturday, September 20th immediately after the Kiddie...

A new nonprofit dedicated to promoting creativity and supporting local artists will host its first public event during the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. The Wayne County Arts Alliance will present Art Afte...