Category Archives: Local News
DRIVER INJURED AFTER SWERVING TO AVOID COLLISION IN WAYNE COUNTY
A Florida man was injured last Friday afternoon in Wayne County when his vehicle left the roadway and struck an embankment while attempting to avoid another vehicle. According to the Wayne County Sher...
Aug 13, 2025
CURT ROBBINS HONORED WITH HIGHEST NATIONAL FFA AWARD
Curt Robbins of Fairfield has been selected to receive the Honorary American FFA Degree, the highest honor bestowed by the National FFA Organization. The award recognizes individuals who advance agric...
Aug 13, 2025
FCC BOBCATS VOLLEYBALL TO HOST BLACK & GOLD SCRIMMAGE ON AUGUST 14TH
FCC BOBCATS VOLLEYBALL TO HOST BLACK & GOLD SCRIMMAGE ON AUGUST 14TH Frontier Community College's Bobcats Volleyball team will kick off their season with the annual Black & Gold Scrimmage on T...
Aug 13, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY BOARD TO MEET THURSDAY, AUGUST 14TH
The Wayne County Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, August 14th at 7:00 p.m. in the upstairs courtroom of the Wayne County Courthouse. The agenda includes a presentation from Mar...
Aug 13, 2025
BOIL WATER ORDER LIFTED FOR PORTION OF NEW HOPE WATERWORKS SYSTEM
The boil water order affecting areas east of County Road 2450 East from County Road 470 North to County Road 620 North has been lifted. Officials confirm the water has passed testing and is now safe f...
Aug 13, 2025
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL SET TO MEET TONIGHT
The Fairfield City Council will meet tonight (Tuesday) at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall to address a full slate of business items ranging from proclamations and street closings to agreements with local organ...
Aug 12, 2025
FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST TO FEATURE MIXED TEAM PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT SEPTEMBER 20TH
Pickleball enthusiasts will have a chance to compete for cash prizes during the Fall Fun Fest Mixed Team Tournament on Saturday, September 20th at Lakeside Park in Fairfield. The Mixed 4 Team Tourname...
Aug 12, 2025
APPELLATE COURT UPHOLDS 45-YEAR SENTENCE FOR MT. CARMEL MAN IN SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE
(Photo credit-IDOC) The 5th District Appellate Court in Mt. Vernon has upheld the conviction and 45-year prison sentence of 35-year-old Jeffrey Isham of Mt. Carmel, who was found guilty of pred...
Aug 12, 2025
FIVE AREA LEADERS INDUCTED INTO 2025 4-H HALL OF FAME
Illinois Extension has announced the 2025 4-H Hall of Fame inductees representing Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties. This year's honorees are: Bonita Thomason, Edwards Cou...
Aug 12, 2025
HOUSTON TEXAS MAN IDENTIFIED AS THE PERSON KILLED IN SINGLE-VEHICLE ROLLOVER CRASH ON I-57 SOUTH OF MT. VERNON
A 22-year-old Houston, Texas, man was killed Saturday night in a single-vehicle rollover crash in a construction zone on Interstate 57 south of Mt. Vernon. Jefferson County Coroner Roger Hayse identif...
Aug 12, 2025