Category Archives: Local News

Illinois residents now have free access to a vast collection of high-quality digital information and educational resources, thanks to a new statewide initiative announced by Secretary of State Alexi G...

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The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education will meet tonight (Monday) beginning with a public budget hearing at 6 p.m. in the FCHS Study Hall. The hearing will focus on the board's intent ...

The Wayne/Edwards County Farm Service Agency is reminding local farm producers to come to their office to report their spring-seeded crops as soon as planting is complete. The deadline to report the s...

Another court hearing has resulted in a further delay in the felony case against former Wabash County Sheriff's Deputy Chase Cheadle. Cheadle appeared in Wabash County Circuit Court on Thursday alongs...

Wayne County Treasurer, Yvette Anderson reminds area residents that 2026 mobile home property tax bills are due July 1st. Payments received after that date will be subject to a late fee of $25 per mon...

Residents in the Village of Sims are being advised that routine hydrant flushing will take place Thursday and Friday. Village officials say the maintenance work may cause temporary drops in water pres...

The Illinois Extension's Summer Twilight Series continues with a unique opportunity for the community to explore a local highland cattle farm tonight (Monday). This annual series, hosted by the Local ...

The Wesleyan Church of Fairfield is inviting area children to attend its Vacation Bible School, "Emerald Crossing: An Irish Adventure Through Psalm 23." The event will take place beginning tonight (Mo...

Members of the Edwards County FFA were honored during the 98th Annual Illinois State FFA Convention held June 9-11 in Springfield, where more than 5,000 members, advisors, and guests gathered from acr...