Category Archives: Local News

Area families will have an opportunity to cool off at no cost thanks to the generosity of two local organizations. Beyond the Badge and Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 303 are sponsoring a free swim o...

Illinois Extension and Wayne County 4-H have announced the results of the 2026 Wayne County 4-H Dog Show. Extension officials thanked this year's award sponsors, show announcers, judges, and volunteer...

Illinois Extension and Edwards County 4-H have announced the results of the annual 4-H Food and Clothing Show, held Monday, June 29, in Albion. Extension officials thanked the judges and volunteers wh...

Governor JB Pritzker has issued a statewide disaster proclamation that includes Jefferson County following the June 21st tornado outbreak in Southern Illinois. The proclamation allows state agencies t...

(Pictured is Hattie Schoepf, RN, Fairfield Memorial Hospital's June 2026 Employee of the Month.)     Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their...

Travelers who use the Cave-In-Rock Ferry will need to find alternate routes beginning today (Wednesday), as the ferry will suspend operations indefinitely. Officials announced the ferry's current oper...

  A longtime Nashville, Illinois Community High School baseball coach is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges following an investigation by state and local authorities. According to the...

Edmison Acres near Johnsonville welcomed visitors June 22 as part of the Illinois Extension Summer Twilight Series, showcasing the family's growing success in the specialty Highland cattle market. Own...

A Southern Illinois University geologist says the 3.5 magnitude earthquake that struck near West Salem early Monday is not unusual for the region. The earthquake occurred at 2:05am in northwestern Edw...

After decades of serving the Fairfield and Wayne County community, Brad and Shari Winter are preparing for retirement and a new chapter in Ohio. The couple plans to relocate at the end of November 202...