Category Archives: Local News
MUSIC AT THE PARK RETURNS TO MT. CARMEL FOR 2026 SEASON: FIRST EVENT SATURDAY
The Wabash County Chamber of Commerce has announced the return of its popular Music at the Park series for 2026, bringing a lineup of free live performances to the community. The concerts will be held...
May 27, 2026
​BLUE POINT CHURCH TO HOLD SENIOR GROCERY GIVEAWAY TOMORROW (THURSDAY)
The Blue Point Church will host a Senior Grocery Giveaway tomorrow (Thursday) from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the church's gym entrance. The event is open to all individuals age 60 and older, offerin...
May 27, 2026
STATE SENATOR DALE FOWLER TO RESIGN FOLLOWING 2026 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Dale Fowler announced Tuesday that he will resign from the Illinois Senate following the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, ending nearly a decade representing the 59th Senate District in Sou...
May 27, 2026
TUCKER SEEKING TO WITHDRAW GUILTY PLEA IN FATAL DUI CASE
A Fairfield man currently serving a prison sentence for a fatal Wayne County crash is attempting to withdraw his guilty plea. Jeremy L. Tucker, an inmate at Centralia Correctional Center, appeared in ...
May 26, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT REPORTS THREE ARRESTS
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department reported three recent arrests. 48-year-old Michael Trent Thomason of Cisne was arrested Friday afternoon on charges of public indecency and disorderly conduct. Th...
May 26, 2026
VOLUNTEER FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION OF WEST SALEM INC. TO HOST FREEDOM CELEBRATION AMERICA 250 JUNE 27TH-28TH
The Volunteer Firemen's Association of West Salem, Inc. will host its annual Freedom Celebration, "America 250," on June 27th and 28th. The festivities promise a weekend full of family f...
May 26, 2026
CAR, TRUCK, & TRACTOR SHOW SET FOR JUNE 28TH IN WEST SALEM
The Volunteer Firemen's Association of West Salem, Inc. is excited to announce the annual Car, Truck, & Tractor Show on Sunday, June 28th in downtown West Salem. The event will showcase the top 50...
May 26, 2026
FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNOUNCES SUMMER ACTIVITY MORNING SERIES
The Fairfield Public Library is inviting children and families to kick off the summer with a series of fun and educational activity mornings throughout June and early July. The events, which will feat...
May 26, 2026
FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE HOSTING COOKING CLASS AND FOOD CHALLENGE FOR YOUTH
Frontier Community College is inviting students in grades 6-8 to take part in a hands-on cooking class and team food challenge designed to teach basic culinary and nutrition skills. The class will be ...
May 26, 2026
FAIRFIELD WRESTLING 2-DAY CAMP TO BE HELD JUNE 25-26, HOSTED BY FAIRFIELD MULES WRESTLING
Young wrestlers from grades K-12 will have the chance to learn from top collegiate athletes at the Fairfield Wrestling 2-Day Camp, scheduled for June 25-26 at Fairfield Community High School. H...
May 26, 2026