Category Archives: Local News

TWO ARRESTED IN FAIRFIELD FOLLOWING BURGLARY INVESTIGATION
Detectives from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant Tuesday afternoon at a residence located at 306 Highland Avenue in Fairfield as part of an investigation into a July 6th...
Mark Wells Jul 17, 2025

WEST SALEM MAN SENTENCED TO FIVE YEARS FOR SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION VIOLATION
32-year-old William Franks of West Salem, has been sentenced to five years in prison for failing to register as a sex offender, according to Wabash County State's Attorney Kelli Storckman. An investig...
Mark Wells Jul 17, 2025

TWO CHINESE NATIONALS INDICTED IN MASSAGE PARLOR PROSTITUTION AND MONEY LAUNDERING SCHEME
A federal grand jury has indicted two Chinese nationals accused of running a network of illicit massage parlors that allegedly engaged in prostitution and money laundering across multiple locations in...
Mark Wells Jul 17, 2025

FORMER MARION COUNTY CORONER RELEASED TO HOME CONFINEMENT AWAITING TRIAL ON CHILD ABUSE CHARGES
Troy Cannon, the former Marion County Coroner, has been released from the Jefferson County Jail and placed under strict home confinement while awaiting trial on seven serious counts of child abuse inv...
Mark Wells Jul 17, 2025

ALBION ARTS COUNCIL TO HOST INAUGURAL BRICK RUN COLOR EVENT SEPTEMBER 20TH
The Albion Arts Council invites the community to participate in its first annual Albion Artisan Brick Run on Saturday, September 20th, starting at 9:00 a.m. The event will feature both a 5K and 10K co...
Mark Wells Jul 17, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEETING UPDATE FROM LAST (WEDNESDAY) NIGHT
The Wayne County Democratic Party met last (Wednesday) night at the Wayne County Courthouse. Upcoming Events include participation at Cisne Reunion, Geff Frontier Days, Fairfield Fall Fun Fest,...
Mark Wells Jul 17, 2025

COMFORT INN & SUITES CONSTRUCTION WEST OF FAIRFIELD SLATED TO BEGIN IN THE FALL
Construction on a new 4-story Comfort Inn & Suites on Fairfield's west side is expected to begin this fall, according to Fairfield Mayor Gary Moore. The project, led by a developer f...
Mark Wells Jul 16, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ARREST ALBION WOMAN TUESDAY
Tuesday afternoon, the Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested 34-year-old Tera Singh of Albion on a Wayne County warrant. Singh faces charges of two counts of retail theft and one count of forgery...
Mark Wells Jul 16, 2025

EDWARDS COUNTY FAIR RETURNS JULY 23RD-AUGUST 2ND WITH MONSTER LINEUP OF EVENTS
Get ready to "Have a Monster Time" at the 2025 Edwards County Fair, happening July 23 through August 2 in Albion. This year's fair promises a thrilling mix of family fun, entertainment, motorsports, a...
Mark Wells Jul 16, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY 4-H AUCTION HELD DURING WAYNE COUNTY FAIR
Sixty-eight Wayne County 4-H members showcased and sold their livestock projects last week during the Wayne County Fair as part of the annual Wayne County 4-H Auction. Sponsored by the Wayne County 4-...
Mark Wells Jul 16, 2025