Category Archives: Local News

Gasoline and diesel prices have declined for the fifth consecutive week as millions of Americans prepare to travel for the Independence Day holiday. According to AAA, the national average price for re...

A new Illinois law taking effect July 1st will raise the age at which older drivers are required to take a driving test when renewing their driver's license. Under the Road Safety and Fairness Act, th...

A 3.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded early this (Monday) morning in Southern Illinois. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake occurred at approximately 2:05 a.m. CDT. The epicenter was ...

Attila Caldwell, 40, of Fairfield, pled guilty Thursday in Wayne County Circuit Court to unlawful possession of methamphetamine. As part of a plea agreement, Caldwell was sentenced to 24 months probat...

A Metropolis man with prior Edwards County sex offense convictions is facing a new felony charge for allegedly failing to comply with Illinois Sex Offender Registry requirements. According to court re...

The Fairfield Elks Lodge #1631 is inviting golfers to participate in its annual golf tournament on Saturday, August 8th at the Fairfield Public Golf Course. The event will feature a two-man scramble w...

Registration is now open for the Tiny Tot Division of the 2026 Cisne Reunion Pageant. The pageant is open to children ages 3 through 5 who live within the North Wayne School District. Eligible 5-year-...

Residents of Wayne County and surrounding areas are invited to attend a Town Hall meeting with Julie Fortier, candidate for Illinois' 12th Congressional District. The event will take place at The Land...

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is inviting residents to take part in the state's commemoration of America's 250th anniversary through a new website, social media outreach, exhibits, and...

The Wayne County Soil and Water Conservation District will host a Cover Crop Field Day on Tuesday, August 18, beginning at 4 p.m. at the Greg Dickey Farm near Wayne City. Featured speakers will includ...