Category Archives: Local News

SEARCH ON FOR WANTED FUGITIVE IN WABASH COUNTY
The Wabash County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating Donald "Scott" Baird, a 54-year-old white male considered a fugitive from justice. Baird is approximately 6 feet t...
Mark Wells Jul 04, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY ADDED TO STATE LIST REQUIRING CHILDHOOD LEAD TESTING
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has added Wayne County, along with Hamilton, Richland, and Jefferson counties, to its list of areas requiring mandatory lead exposure testing for childr...
Mark Wells Jul 04, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY FAIR QUEEN PAGEANT SET FOR JULY 8TH
The spotlight will shine bright at the Wayne County Fairgrounds on Tuesday, July 8th at 7 p.m., as contestants from across the county take the stage at the Wayne County Fair Queen Pageant, held at the...
Mark Wells Jul 04, 2025

BOIL ORDER IN EFFECT FOR VILLAGE OF BT PRAIRIE AND PART OF MILL SHOALS WATER SYSTEM
A boil order has been issued for the entire Village of Bt Prairie water system and a section of the Mill Shoals water system. The affected area extends from Shrewsbury Road East until further notice. ...
Mark Wells Jul 04, 2025

FAIRFIELD COIN CLUB TO MEET JULY 13TH AT FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
The Fairfield Coin Club will hold its next meeting on Sunday, July 13th, at Frontier Community College. Doors will open at 9:00 a.m., with the club meeting and coin auction beginning at 1:30 p.m. The ...
Mark Wells Jul 04, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY 4-H DOG SHOW RESULTS ANNOUNCED
The Wayne County 4-H Dog Show was held at the Wayne County Fairgrounds 4-H Building Monday and the winners have been announced. OVERALL WINNERS: High Point Beginner: Madyson Peddicord, Country Kids Re...
Mark Wells Jul 04, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY 4-H HORSE SHOW RESULTS ANNOUNCED
The Wayne County 4-H Horse Show held at the Wayne County Saddle Club last Saturday was a big success, showcasing the talents of young equestrians from across the area. Riders competed in a variety of ...
Mark Wells Jul 04, 2025

LITTLE PRAIRIE CHRISTIAN CHURCH HOSTING VBS 2025: "ROCKET RACERS - ON TRACK WITH OUR POWERFUL GOD"
Little Prairie Christian Church is gearing up for a high-energy Vacation Bible School this summer with "Rocket Racers - On Track with Our Powerful God," set for Monday, July 7th through Thursday, July...
Mark Wells Jul 04, 2025

TWO ARRESTED ON WARRANTS IN WAYNE COUNTY
Wednesday, Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies arrested two individuals on separate warrants. 41-yearold Justin J. Angle was taken into custody on a Wayne County warrant for Criminal Trespass to Re...
Mark Wells Jul 03, 2025

CISNE REUNION BABY DERBY NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES
The 2025 Cisne Reunion Baby Derby is now open for entries, inviting the youngest community members to take part in this adorable annual tradition. To be eligible, contestants must be between 0 ...
Mark Wells Jul 03, 2025