Category Archives: Local News

OLNEY CENTRAL COLLEGE TO HOST RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSIONS
Olney Central College invites prospective students to an information session for those interested in applying for Fall 2026 admission to the Radiography Program. The in-person, one-hour meeting will t...
Mark Wells Dec 08, 2025

Wayne County Crimestoppers
Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for the person or persons who stole a Taurus model 85 pistol 38 special with black grips from Roger Hale's truck of Rural Fairfield. Anyone with informa...
Mark Wells Dec 06, 2025

Fairfield City Council To Meet
The Fairfield City Council will meet Tuesday, December 9th at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 109 NE 2nd Street. The meeting will open with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and approval ...
Mark Wells Dec 06, 2025

Kenton Peak Scholarship Offers $1000 Annually to OCC and FCC Healthcare Students
Students pursuing careers in the healthcare field at Olney Central College (OCC) and Frontier Community College (FCC) have an exciting new opportunity for financial support. The Kenton Peak Scholarshi...
Mark Wells Dec 06, 2025
Sex Offender With Olney, IL Addressed Sentenced on Child Porn and Other Charges
A registered sex offender who listed his most recent address as Olney, Illinois, has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison after admitting to distributing child pornography and obscene material...
Mark Wells Dec 06, 2025
Former Harrisburg, IL Church Pastor Facing Charges
The former pastor of a Harrisburg church has stepped down and is facing legal proceedings and serious allegations. Media reports say Danny Varnadore had served as pastor of the Lighthouse Apostolic Fa...
Mark Wells Dec 06, 2025

Weather Update
Mainly cold and dry weather is expected for the southern Illinois region for next week. The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky says no major rain or snow systems are expected for the next s...
Mark Wells Dec 06, 2025
Eldorado, IL Banning Kratom Use
The city of Eldorado has passed an ordinance banning the sale and delivery of kratom in the city. The decision is meant to safeguard public health and safety, the city council said in media reports. K...
Mark Wells Dec 06, 2025

ISP Seeking Public Help for Locating Suspect Accused of Shooting Granite City, IL Police Officer
GRANITE CITY - As the search continues, the Granite City Police Department is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of 26-year-old DJ Marshall of Granite City, IL, who ...
Mark Wells Dec 06, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT THURSDAY PROCEEDINGS
In Thursday's session of Wayne County Circuit Court, several defendants appeared on felony and misdemeanor charges. 28-year-old David Asher of Fairfield pleaded guilty to Unlawful Possession of...
Mark Wells Dec 05, 2025