Category Archives: Local News
SIGN-UPS UNDERWAY FOR MISS WAYNE COUNTY FAIR QUEEN PAGEANT
Sign-ups are now open for the Miss Wayne County Fair Queen Pageant, with organizers announcing upcoming practice dates and important information for participants. The pageant features three age divisi...
May 04, 2026
STEEL INSTALLATION MARKS MAJOR PROGRESS ON FCC BOBCAT ATHLETIC CENTER
Construction of the $5.6 million Bobcat Athletic Center on the campus of Frontier Community College reached a significant milestone last week as crews began installing steel beams for the new facility...
May 04, 2026
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE TO BE HELD AT COMMUNITY OF CHRIST IN FAIRFIELD WEDNESDAY
The American Red Cross is calling on Fairfield residents to help save lives by donating blood at an upcoming community blood drive. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 6th from 11:30 a.m. to 5...
May 04, 2026
PUBLIC MEETING PLANNED IN MT. ERIE TO DISCUSS PROPERTY TAX CONCERNS
Residents in Wayne County are planning to gather for a public meeting on Wednesday to address concerns over recent property tax increases and assessment practices. The meeting is intended to give comm...
May 04, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL STUDENTS
The Wayne County Farm Bureau Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2026 collegiate scholarships, recognizing local students pursuing careers in agriculture. Alayna White of Wayne City ...
May 04, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY FARM BUREAU AWARDS COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANT TO FEED MY SHEEP PANTRY
The Wayne County Farm Bureau has awarded a 2026 Community Impact Grant to Feed My Sheep Food Pantry in Fairfield. Feed My Sheep provides free hot meals to individuals and families in need Monday throu...
May 04, 2026
WAYNE CITY RURITAN CLUB ANNOUNCES 2026 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Pictured L-R: Alayna White, Jacey Smith, Allison Ellis (Club Vice President), and Steve Buxton (Club President) Pictured: Katelyn Catron and Tesia (Tessa) Maxey (Bean Queen Coordinator & Cl...
May 04, 2026
CISNE RECOGNIZES STUDENTS DURING 2025-2026 EXTRACURRICULAR AWARDS CEREMONY
Students at Cisne High School were recognized for their achievements during the 2025-2026 Extracurricular Awards ceremony held last Wednesday evening. During the event, Mr. Klinger highlighted several...
May 04, 2026
DOJ INVESTIGATES ILLINOIS SCHOOL DISTRICTS OVER CURRICULUM, TITLE IX POLICIES
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched investigations into 36 Illinois public school districts, including several in Southern Illinois, to review policies related to classroom content and student...
May 04, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY MAN ENTERS NOT GUILTY PLEA IN METHAMPHETAMINE CASE
A Wayne County man charged earlier this year with possession of methamphetamine has entered a not guilty plea in circuit court. Lonnie Griffith was arrested in February 2026 and charged with possessio...
May 01, 2026