Category Archives: Local News

The photographic talents of 12 Southern Illinois University Carbondale students and recent graduates will be showcased in a new exhibition at the Cedarhurst Center for the Arts in Mount Vernon. Titled...

BBB WARNS OF HOME REPAIR SCAMS AS STORM SEASON ARRIVES The Better Business Bureau is cautioning homeowners that warmer weather and recent storms are likely to bring an increase in fraudulent schemes r...

Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for a recent burglary at the residence of Danna Sutton. Several items were re...

Will Lewis, a member of the Fairfield FFA Chapter, has been named the State FFA Proficiency Winner in Environmental Systems by the Illinois Association FFA. The prestigious recognition honors students...

69-year-old David E. Collins of Albion has been charged in Edwards County with failure to report weekly and failure to have a fixed address, both violations of the Illinois Sex Offender Registry Act. ...

FNB Community Bank in Fairfield is proud to announce that applications are now open for the David Kinney Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship honors the legacy of David Kinney, one of the community'...

The National Weather Service has forecasted a noticeable change for today (Monday), as cooler air settles in behind a passing front. Daytime highs are expected to reach only the mid-50s, despite mainl...

Olney Central College will hold a FAFSA Completion event tomorrow (Tuesday) from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. in Room 205 of Wattleworth Hall. OCC Financial Aid experts will help students and parents file the Fr...

The Wayne County Retired Teachers Association has announced its upcoming meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, April 7th. The gathering will take place at Bob Boyles Hall, located on the campus of Frontier ...

La Fuente Mexican Restaurant in Fairfield is inviting the community to participate in a special fundraiser to support local students. On April 7th, La Fuente will donate 15% of all proceeds to help pu...