Category Archives: Local News

Carmi Police arrested 38-year-old Nicholas Fessel late Wednesday night following a traffic stop after 11 p.m. Fessel, whose addresses are listed in both Fairfield and Olney, was a passenger in the veh...

The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education held its regular meeting on Thursday night, approving several items on the agenda and noting attendance of district staff and guests. Key actions...

The North Wayne School Board met Wednesday night and approved several items on the consent agenda, including: Minutes of the July 16th regular meeting Personal leave and dock day requests FMLA request...

21-year-old Jacob C. Ahrens of Ridgway, the son of Illinois State Police Master Sergeant Paul Ahrens, has been charged in connection with a fatal traffic crash earlier this month. Authorities say Ahre...

The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce and Rent One invite the public to attend a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Reopening on Thursday, August 28th at 11:00am at 115 West Main Street, Fairfield. Guests are welco...

Pictured for the AM Team Winners Left to Right: Bobby Bridgeman, Maverick Conrad, Mike Cooper (FMH CEO) and Jeff Wise   Pictured for the PM Team Winners Left to Right: Alex Crayne, Hank Simmers, ...

The CVS Pharmacy on West Main Street in Carmi will close its doors on Wednesday, September 3rd. Company officials say prescriptions from the Carmi location will be automatically transferred to the CVS...

A familiar face in White County law enforcement has entered the race for sheriff. Former Carmi Police Officer Chris Pollard has announced his candidacy, challenging incumbent Sheriff Jordan Weiss in t...

Country music fans have a reason to celebrate as the Du Quoin State Fair launches a limited-time flash sale on tickets to see country superstar Jake Owen live at the Grandstand. For a short window onl...

The Dahlgren Fire Protection District announced Wednesday that a burn ban is now in effect for Dahlgren Township. The ban will remain in place until the area receives a reasonable amount of rainfall. ...