Category Archives: Local News

OLNEY CENTRAL COLLEGE COMMUNITY CHOIR TO PRESENT ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT
The Olney Central College Community Choir will present its annual Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. tomorrow night in the Dr. John D. Stull Performing Arts Center. Directed by Dr. Andrew Pittman, the concer...
Mark Wells Dec 11, 2025

ENFIELD VILLAGE BOARD REVIEWS PROJECT UPDATES, APPROVES DONATION
The Enfield Village Board met on Tuesday evening to discuss ongoing projects and community matters. Street lighting improvements are nearly complete, with only the final four poles left to install. Ho...
Mark Wells Dec 11, 2025

FDA ISSUES HIGHEST RISK WARNING FOR DOUGHY BRAND COOKIE DOUGH RECALL
The FDA has issued its highest consumer risk warning for Doughy brand chocolate chip cookie dough, which was recalled last month by Hudson River Foods due to possible salmonella contamination. ...
Mark Wells Dec 11, 2025

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JUDGE VACANCY
Justice David K. Overstreet of the Supreme Court of Illinois has announced the application process for an at-large circuit judge vacancy in the Sixth Judicial Circuit, following the retirement of Judg...
Mark Wells Dec 11, 2025

ILLINOIS FARMERS STRUGGLE WITH WORST FINANCIAL OUTLOOK IN OVER A DECADE
Illinois farmers are experiencing one of their toughest financial years in more than ten years, as soaring input costs, high interest rates, and volatile global markets continue to erode profits. Whil...
Mark Wells Dec 11, 2025

TRAILER DESTROYED BY FIRE WEDNESDAY NIGHT IN FAIRFIELD
A single-wide trailer at #2 Ash Street in Fairfield was destroyed by fire Wednesday night just before 9:30 p.m. Fairfield City Fire Department, Fairfield Rural Fire Department, Wayne County Ambulance,...
Mark Wells Dec 11, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY BOARD MEETING TONIGHT AT COURTHOUSE
The Wayne County Board will meet for its regular monthly meeting tonight (Thursday) at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the upstairs courtroom of the Wayne County Courthouse. Board members are ex...
Mark Wells Dec 11, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY SEARCH & RESCUE HOLDING "CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS" FUNDRAISER SUNDAY AT FAIRFIELD WALMART
Wayne County Search & Rescue will host a Christmas for Kids fundraiser this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. outside the Fairfield Walmart. Organizer, George Kostas says the group will be collecting ...
Mark Wells Dec 11, 2025

ANNUAL "FREE SKATE" FOR WAYNE COUNTY ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
Area businesses and individuals will once again be hosting a "free skate" for elementary students in Wayne County at Skateland Roller Sport in Fairfield on Monday, December 29th from 5:30-8:30 PM. All...
Mark Wells Dec 11, 2025

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA BRINGS HOLIDAY JOY TO ALBION COMMUNITY DECEMBER 13TH
The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce, Albion Fire Department, and Edwards County Farm Bureau are spreading holiday cheer with their annual "Breakfast with Santa" event. The festive gathering will take ...
Mark Wells Dec 11, 2025