Category Archives: Local News

ANNUAL CONSIGNMENT AUCTION AT MT. ERIE RURITAN CLUB
The Mt. Erie Ruritan Club's annual consignment auction is scheduled for Monday, January 20th, starting at 9 AM. The auction will feature two rings operating for most of the day, offering...
Mark Wells Jan 15, 2025

WEST SALEM WOMAN ARRESTED ON WAYNE COUNTY WARRANT
Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 65-year-old Joy A Fornwalt of West Salem Monday afternoon on a Wayne County warrant for Theft. Fornwalt was booked and lodged in the Wayne County Jail pending ...
Mark Wells Jan 14, 2025

ALBION CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS FROM MONDAY NIGHT
The Albion City Council met in regular session last (Monday) night. Here with the highlights of the meeting is our Edwards County correspondent, Mark Curtis.
Mark Wells Jan 14, 2025

DR. PAUL STAUDER ACQUIRES OPTOMETRY BUSINESS IN FLORA
Dr. Paul Stauder of Fairfield has officially purchased the optometry business from his brother, Dr. Scott Wooley, in Flora. The transaction was completed last month. Both practices have been op...
Mark Wells Jan 14, 2025

RICHLAND COUNTY ESCAPEE CAPTURED: NATHAN ELLISON IN CUSTODY
Nathan Ellison, an escapee from Richland County, has been located and is now in custody. Tuesday of last week, authorities issued a public appeal for assistance after Ellison removed his ankle monitor...
Mark Wells Jan 14, 2025

FAIRFIELD FFA ALUMNI SELLING PORKCHOP SANDWICHES FRIDAY DURING MULES BASKETBALL GAME
The Fairfield High School FFA Alumni is cooking pork chop sandwiches that will be for sale at the Carmi-White Co. Fairfield Basketball game Friday night in the FCHS Gym Lobby. All proceeds will be use...
Mark Wells Jan 14, 2025

CAR THIEF IDENTIFIED AS MAN WHO SHOT HIMSELF IN MT. VERNON
Jefferson County Coroner, Roger Hayse has identified 20-year-old Carrion Holmes as the individual who shot and killed himself following a car theft in rural Mt. Vernon. Authorities report that Holmes,...
Mark Wells Jan 14, 2025

ELECTRICAL PROBLEM BLAMED FOR SMALL FIRE LAST THURSDAY AT FAIRFIELD RESIDENCE
Last Thursday, the Fairfield Fire Department was called to a fire at the home of Don Davis located at 1020 Laurel St. Fire officials reported that old wiring had shorted out above the kitchen ceiling,...
Mark Wells Jan 14, 2025

SECRETARY OF STATE ANNOUNCES UPCOMING LAUNCH OF IDs IN APPLE WALLET FOR ILLINOIS RESIDENTS
The Illinois Secretary of State's office is set to introduce IDs in Apple Wallet for residents, with plans to launch by the end of the year, Secretary Alexi Giannoulias announced on Monday. Thi...
Mark Wells Jan 14, 2025

TESLA RECALLS OVER 230,000 VEHICLES DUE TO REARVIEW CAMERA ISSUES
Tesla is voluntarily recalling more than 230,000 vehicles in the U.S. because of malfunctions with rearview cameras. The affected models include the 2024-2025 Model 3 and Model S sedans, as well as th...
Mark Wells Jan 14, 2025