Category Archives: Local News
People Sickened After Consuming Raw Milk
The Illinois Department of Public Health is warning the public about the dangers of consuming raw milk after at least 11 people recently became sick. According to the IDPH it has identified an outbrea...
Nov 08, 2025
FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER AT FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH IN ALBION
The First Missionary Baptist Church in Albion will once again host its Free Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 27th Deliveries will begin at 10:00 a.m., carry-out pick-up starts at 10:30 a.m., ...
Nov 08, 2025
FAIRFIELD WOMAN ARRESTED ON METHAMPHETAMINE WARRANT
Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies arrested Nicole R. Parker, 37, of Fairfield Thursday night on a Wayne County warrant for failure to appear in court on a prior possession of methamphetamine charge. Par...
Nov 08, 2025
ONE INJURED, ONE CITED IN SINGLE-VEHICLE ROLLOVER NORTHEAST OF FAIRFIELD
Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies, Fairfield Rural Fire Department and Wayne County Ambulance responded to a one-vehicle accident with injuries Thursday afternoon northeast of Fairfield. The incident oc...
Nov 07, 2025
FAIRFIELD POLICE ARREST LOCAL MAN ON OUTSTANDING WARRANT FOR CRIMINAL DAMAGE
The Fairfield Police Department arrested 49-year-old Brian S. Medler of Fairfield on an outstanding warrant. Officers located Medler at approximately 9:00 PM in the 1000 block of North Laurel Street. ...
Nov 07, 2025
TWO DEFENDANTS ENTER GUILTY PLEAS IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
Two guilty pleas were entered in Wayne County Circuit Court on Thursday before Judge Matt Vaughn. Harley Gibson, 19, of Fairfield, pled guilty to burglary and was sentenced to 24 months of probation. ...
Nov 07, 2025
MT. CARMEL POLICE SEEK MAN MISSING AFTER WELFARE CHECK; POSSIBLE ROUTE TOWARD INDIANA
Mt. Carmel police responded to a welfare-check call early Thursday after a family member expressed concern for a 42-year-old man who had left a residence amid a dispute. According to authorities, Adam...
Nov 07, 2025
FAIRFIELD WOMAN ARRESTED FOR RETAIL THEFT
Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 21-year-old Caitlyn Jelley of Fairfield Thursday night on a charge of Retail Theft. Deputies conducted a traffic stop around 11:30pm on a vehicle and during th...
Nov 07, 2025
NEW STATE FUNDING FORMULA BOOSTS LOCAL LIBRARY GRANTS
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has led a major expansion of the state's Library Equalization Aid Grant program, increasing funding eligibility from just 17 libraries serving 77,000 resi...
Nov 07, 2025
FALL CRAFT FAIR TO BE HELD SATURDAY AT WAYNE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
A fall craft fair will take place tomorrow (Saturday) from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wayne County Fairgrounds Floral Hall in Fairfield. The event will feature a wide variety of handmade goods from local...
Nov 07, 2025