Category Archives: Local News
WAYNE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY SET TO MEET WEDNESDAY NIGHT
WAYNE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY SET TO MEET WEDNESDAY NIGHT The Wayne County Democratic Party will meet in the boardroom of the Wayne County Courthouse Wednesday, April 16th @6pm The party will debrief ...
Apr 14, 2025
Rivers Update
Area rivers are expected to crest this weekend, if they haven't already, following last week's heavy rainfall. The Little Wabash River east of Fairfield is at 28.7 feet as of this morning. Flood stage...
Apr 12, 2025
Hooper Sentencing Delayed
Sentencing was set for Friday for a Wayne County woman convicted of the death of her one-year-old child, however that sentencing has been delayed. Aydreian Hooper pled guilty in December of las...
Apr 12, 2025
New Hope School Board to Meet
The New Hope Grade School Board will have a meeting this Tuesday night beginning at 7 p.m. Items listed under the Superintendent's Report include a Maintenance and Building Update, Speech Contest Winn...
Apr 12, 2025
Jefferson County Man Sentenced on Child Porn Charges
A Jefferson County man has been sentenced on nine counts of possession of child pornography with a victim under the age of 13. Reports out of Jefferson County say Judge Jerry Crisel sentenced Robert P...
Apr 12, 2025
Fairfield BPW Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications
The Fairfield Business and Professional Women's Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for Wayne County High School senior girls, and mature women returning to college. All scholarships will...
Apr 12, 2025
SECRETARY OF STATE MOBILE DMV UNIT IN ALBION TUESDAY
The Illinois Secretary of State mobile drivers license unit will be at the Edwards County Courthouse on Tuesday, April 15th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They now will process for Real ID's. Please take adva...
Apr 12, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY BOARD MET THURSDAY NIGHT, UPDATED INFORMATION ON THE HOTEL PROJECT ON FAIRFIELD'S WEST SIDE PROVIDED BY THE MAYOR
The Wayne County Board met in regular session last (Thursday) night. Fairfield Mayor, Gary Moore addressed the Board regarding the hotel project, sharing positive developments. He announced that the C...
Apr 11, 2025
PORTION OF THE LITTLE WABASH RIVER CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING, UPDATED RIVER STAGES
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has imposed restrictions on boat traffic along the Little Wabash River due to significant flooding issues. These restrictions cover the river from t...
Apr 11, 2025
DELAYS PERSIST IN CASE OF FORMER WABASH COUNTY DEPUTY
The court case involving former Wabash County Sheriff's Deputy Chase Cheadle has encountered yet another delay. During a preliminary hearing yesterday, special prosecutor Brian Towne and defense attor...
Apr 11, 2025