Category Archives: Local News
WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT SENTENCES ISSUED FOR PROBATION VIOLATION AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT
On Thursday in Wayne County Circuit Court, Lake Bittles, 24, of Sims, admitted to violating a previous two-year probation order stemming from a 2023 charge of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. J...
Mar 27, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ARRESTS MARVIN D. LEGG ON WARRANT FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested 65-year-old Marvin D. Legg on Thursday afternoon on a Wayne County warrant for Failure to Appear and Contempt of Court. Later that day, Legg was sentence...
Mar 27, 2026
WEBBER HIGH SCHOOL'S NATHANIEL MARLOW TO SPEAK DURING A YOUTH EVENT AT THE BRIDGE CHURCH WEST OF FAIRFIELD SUNDAY
Area communities and youth are encouraged to attend a special worship event to be held this Sunday, March 29th at 6pm at The Bridge Church, located on IL Hwy 15 west of Fairfield. Webber High School S...
Mar 27, 2026
VILLAGE OF CISNE OFFERS FLEXIBILITY ON MARCH GAS BILL PAYMENTS AMID HIGH COSTS
In response to higher-than-normal natural gas bills due to recent extreme cold and rising gas prices, the Village of Cisne will not charge penalties on March gas bills, according to Village Collector ...
Mar 27, 2026
ILLINOIS EASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD APPROVES AUDIT, CONTRACTS, AND PERSONNEL CHANGES AT MARCH MEETING
The Board of Trustees of the Illinois Eastern Community College (IECC) District met Tuesday night at Wabash Valley College in Mt. Carmel for their regular meeting, addressing key financial, academic, ...
Mar 27, 2026
NEW BLACK RIVER WELCOME CENTER OPENS ON I-64 IN INDIANA, HIGHLIGHTS HOOSIER HISTORY AND EXPANDED AMENITIES
Anyone traveling eastbound on I-64 into Indiana will notice a new and improved stop along their journey. On Thursday, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), joined by public officials and c...
Mar 27, 2026
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TO CONDUCT NIGHTTIME ENFORCEMENT PATROLS IN EFFINGHAM, HAMILTON, MARION, AND WABASH COUNTIES DURING APRIL
Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Lieutenant Bruce Waggoner, has announced that ISP will conduct Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) patrols throughout Effingham, Hamilton, Marion, and Wabash co...
Mar 27, 2026
FREEZE WARNING ISSUED FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS: SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES EXPECTED SATURDAY MORNING
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Freeze Warning for portions of southern Illinois, in effect from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday. Forecasters warn that sub-freezing temperatures ...
Mar 27, 2026
LITTLE CAESARS PLANNED FOR MACH-1 LOCATION IN FAIRFIELD
Mach-1 in Fairfield is set to expand its offerings with the addition of a Little Caesars Pizza. Store Manager, Heather Sargent confirmed that building permits have been requested for construction of t...
Mar 27, 2026
KIDS IN MOTION SUMMER DAY CAMP ANNOUNCED BY WAYNE COUNTY VOLUNTEERS FOR YOUTH
The Wayne County Volunteers for Youth have announced the annual Kids In Motion Summer Day Camp, set to run from May 26th through July 31st. This exciting camp offers children a chance to stay active a...
Mar 27, 2026