Category Archives: Local News
HAMILTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT NAMES JUSTIN EPPERSON CEO
Hamilton Memorial Hospital District has appointed Justin Epperson as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1st. Epperson has been serving as Interim CEO since July, following the depart...
Aug 30, 2025
WINCHLINE WINDUP & ANTIQUE TRUCK SHOW COMING TO GRAYVILLE TODAY
The San Jacinto Chapter and the Wabash Valley Chapter of the American Truck Historical Society will host the Third Annual Winchline Windup and Winch & Antique Truck Show today at the Grayville KOA...
Aug 30, 2025
WAYNE CITY TRASH PICKUP DELAYED ONE DAY FOR LABOR DAY WEEK
Republic Trash Service has announced there will be a one-day delay in pickup for the Village of Wayne City during Labor Day week, September 1st through September 5th. Residents should have their carts...
Aug 30, 2025
FAIRFIELD TRASH SERVICE DELAYED FOR LABOR DAY WEEK
Residents of the City of Fairfield should note that trash collection will be on a one-day delay during the week of September 1st due to the Labor Day holiday. There will be no trash service on Labor D...
Aug 30, 2025
FAIRFIELD HOSTS TOM WICKHAM CROSS COUNTRY INVITATIONAL TODAY
The Tom Wickham Cross Country Invitational will return to Leo F. French Memorial Park today with girls runners starting at 9:30am and boys at 10:15am in a competitive outdoor meet that continues to dr...
Aug 30, 2025
LADY MULES KICKOFF CLASSIC VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT SET FOR TODAY
The Fairfield Lady Mules will host the annual Kickoff Classic Volleyball Tournament on today at Fairfield Community High School and the Center Street gyms. Eight teams are entered in the event, divide...
Aug 30, 2025
FELONY CHARGES FILED IN FATAL CRASH IN SALINE COUNTY
After a thorough investigation by the Illinois State Police (ISP), the Saline County State's Attorney's Office is charging 21-year-old Jacob C. Ahrens of Ridgway with two counts of Aggravated Driving ...
Aug 30, 2025
JASPER SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES NEW SUPERINTENDENT, STAFF HIRES AT JULY MEETING
The Jasper School Board of Education met July 17th and has released details of their meeting. Board members approved the consent agenda, including minutes, financial reports, and bills. Several person...
Aug 30, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT MAKES TWO ARRESTS ON WARRANTS
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department reports two arrests Thursday on outstanding warrants. Deputies arrested 47-year-old Terry A. Hixenbaugh of Mt. Vernon on a Wayne County warrant for Failure to App...
Aug 29, 2025
SPEEDY TRIAL DEMAND FILED IN WAYNE COUNTY MURDER CASE
A speedy trial demand has been filed in the case of 32-year-old Kaine Nino, who is charged with the March 20, 2025, beating death of 57-year-old Curtis D. Sutton of Fairfield. A Wayne County Grand Jur...
Aug 29, 2025