Category Archives: Local News

llinois State Police (ISP) officers from Eastern and Southern Illinois joined forces to combat aggressive and unsafe driving behaviors along Interstate 57 from October 3-7, 2024. The operation focused...

A reminder of the dates and time for trick-or-treating in the City of Fairfield is Wednesday, October 30th and Thursday, October 31st from 5pm to 8pm on both days. Follow the below Halloween safety ti...

North Wayne Christmas For Kids will have the annual Halloween Chili Supper on Wednesday, October 30th at the Cisne Fire Department. The menu includes chili, sandwiches, desserts and drinks. Serving be...

The Enfield Village Board convened for nearly two hours on Tuesday night, discussing a range of topics. Several residents attended to learn more about the resignation of Chief Mark Wheeler. Mayor Maur...

The Wayne County Board is set to meet this tonight at 7 in the Wayne County Courthouse for their next regular meeting. Items on the agenda under the Highway Department include approval for county aid ...

Illinois State Police Troop 9 responded to a two vehicle accident Tuesday night on US Rt. 50 near Indian Ridge Road in Flora. State Police say just after 10:30 a 2000 Toyota Tacoma was traveling westb...

A benefit drive-thru for Marla Shoaff will be held Saturday, October 12th starting at 4pm at John's Butcher Block, 108 NE 2nd St in Fairfield. A Pork Chop dinner drive-thru in front of the store inclu...

The popular Fort Massac Encampment returns to Fort Massac State Park in Metropolis this month. The event will be held October 19th and 20th from 10am to 5pm. Since 1974, the encampment festival has pr...

Friends of the Fairfield Public Library will conduct their fall bake sale Saturday, October 19th from 10am to 2pm. At the same time, the library will be selling books for $1. Baked goods can be brough...

Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested a Fairfield woman Tuesday afternoon on a Wayne County warrant for numerous charges. 50 year-old, Nicola Mulzer was taken into custody on the warrant for Fail...