Category Archives: Local News

Kenton Peak Scholarship Offers $1000 Annually to OCC and FCC Healthcare Students
Students pursuing careers in the healthcare field at Olney Central College (OCC) and Frontier Community College (FCC) have an exciting new opportunity for financial support. The Kenton Peak Scholarshi...
Mark Wells Dec 06, 2025
Sex Offender With Olney, IL Addressed Sentenced on Child Porn and Other Charges
A registered sex offender who listed his most recent address as Olney, Illinois, has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison after admitting to distributing child pornography and obscene material...
Mark Wells Dec 06, 2025
Former Harrisburg, IL Church Pastor Facing Charges
The former pastor of a Harrisburg church has stepped down and is facing legal proceedings and serious allegations. Media reports say Danny Varnadore had served as pastor of the Lighthouse Apostolic Fa...
Mark Wells Dec 06, 2025

Weather Update
Mainly cold and dry weather is expected for the southern Illinois region for next week. The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky says no major rain or snow systems are expected for the next s...
Mark Wells Dec 06, 2025
Eldorado, IL Banning Kratom Use
The city of Eldorado has passed an ordinance banning the sale and delivery of kratom in the city. The decision is meant to safeguard public health and safety, the city council said in media reports. K...
Mark Wells Dec 06, 2025

ISP Seeking Public Help for Locating Suspect Accused of Shooting Granite City, IL Police Officer
GRANITE CITY - As the search continues, the Granite City Police Department is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of 26-year-old DJ Marshall of Granite City, IL, who ...
Mark Wells Dec 06, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT THURSDAY PROCEEDINGS
In Thursday's session of Wayne County Circuit Court, several defendants appeared on felony and misdemeanor charges. 28-year-old David Asher of Fairfield pleaded guilty to Unlawful Possession of...
Mark Wells Dec 05, 2025

FAIRFIELD CITY BAND TO HOST ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT DECEMBER 7TH
The Fairfield City Band will bring festive cheer to the community with its annual holiday concert on Sunday, December 7th, at 6:00 p.m. The event will take place at the First Christian Church in Fairf...
Mark Wells Dec 05, 2025

FAIRFIELD FIREFIGHTERS QUICKLY CONTAIN BEDROOM FIRE ON E. CURRY STREET
The Fairfield Fire Department responded swiftly to a house fire at 413 E. Curry Street Thursday morning. The call came in at approximately 10:25 a.m. after the resident discovered a fire in a bedroom ...
Mark Wells Dec 05, 2025

SECRET SANTA TREE AT KINCAID'S STILL HAS TAGS AVAILABLE
The Secret Santa tree at Kincaid's still has tags available for anyone wishing to help make Christmas brighter for a local child. Participants are asked to return wrapped gifts by December 8th, ensuri...
Mark Wells Dec 05, 2025