Category Archives: Local News

The Edwards County Council on Aging has made the decision to close the West Salem Senior Citizens Center effective September 30th. According to the news release home delivered meals will not be affect...

The Volunteers For A Progressive Fairfield committee is excited to announce the upcoming Fairfield PaintOut, a vibrant outdoor painting event scheduled for September 23-27, 2025. This community-focuse...

Make plans to attend the 2025 White & Edwards County Field Day on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Doc Roser's farm in Enfield. The event will take place from 9am to 12pm, at 583 County Road 1875 Nor...

Wabash Valley College is excited to welcome students to campus for New Student Orientation on Monday, August 19, at the Brubeck Theatre. This engaging event is designed to help students feel confident...

The American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Rural Recognition Silver Award recognizes efforts to address the unique health needs of rural communities. For efforts to optimize str...

The 2025 Cisne Reunion will kick off this Wednesday, August 6th, with the introduction of this year's Parade Marshal, Marylou Case. This will be followed by a performance by the gospel group, the Hopp...

The Illinois State Police are investigating reports of "Vehicular Endangerment" in Effingham and Shelby counties. According to ISP, multiple "damage to vehicle" reports have been taken as a result of ...

A Fairfield man was arrested following a Saturday traffic stop by Fairfield City Police. Officers conducted a traffic stop on a green four-wheeler traveling east on W. Douglas St due to improper opera...

Russell Tyler, 28, of Fairfield, was arrested Friday evening by Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies on a charge of Criminal Trespass to Real Property. During the arrest, it was discovered that Tyler also ...

The investigation into a body discovered in an truck pulled from the Wabash River continues. According to authorities, at around 9:45 a.m. Friday, White County Dispatch was called about an overturned ...