Category Archives: Local News

The Clay County Health Department (CCHD) in Flora announces an upcoming adult dental clinic on Monday, October 20th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This clinic aims to provide essential dental care services to ...

Parents of young children are invited to take advantage of free early childhood screenings at North Side School in Fairfield on Wednesday and Thursday, September 17th and 18th. The screenings are desi...

Fairfield city residents are encouraged to clear out closets, garages, and attics while giving shoppers access to a diverse array of items-from vintage furniture and collectibles to household goods an...

Wayne City High School is gearing up for its 2025 Color Run, held during Bean Days weekend, and organizers are currently seeking sponsors for the event. The 5K run/walk is scheduled for Friday, Septem...

The Volunteers For A Progressive Fairfield committee has announced the return of the Fairfield PaintOut, a five-day outdoor art event scheduled for September 23rd through the 27th. The Fairfield Paint...

Albion City Council meeting recap story from Tuesday night with our Edwards County correspondent, Mark Curtis.  

The latest USDA report reveals mixed conditions for Illinois crops. As of August 31st, 55% of the state's corn is rated in good to excellent condition. Key developmental stages show 96% of corn in the...

After nearly three decades of leadership, Jill Andrews has sold Kiddie Kollege in Fairfield, effective September 1st. In a statement issued on the Kiddie Kollege Facebook page, Andrews founded and adm...

(photo credit: Jefferson County Sheriff's Department) A Jefferson County man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder following the death of his wife on September 1st. The Jefferson Coun...

Several guilty pleas were entered in Wayne County Court last Thursday before Resident Judge Matt Vaughn. Shakeitha S. Garrett, 39, of Albion, pled guilty to an amended charge of misdemeanor theft. She...