Category Archives: Local News
FEED MY SHEEP EVENT TO FEATURE WORSHIP SERVICE IN FAIRFIELD
The "Feed My Sheep" ministry will host a special worship service on Friday, November 7th at 6:00 PM. at 200 West Main Street in Fairfield Those attending can look forward to an evening of praise and w...
Nov 04, 2025
ILLINOIS EXTENSION SEEKS DEER DONATIONS TO FIGHT FOOD INSECURITY THROUGH HUNTERS FEEDING ILLINOIS PROGRAM
As deer hunting season approaches, Illinois Extension is calling on hunters across Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties to help address food insecurity in their communities. The org...
Nov 04, 2025
TWO ARRESTED SATURDAY BY WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department reports two arrests on Saturday. On Saturday morning, deputies arrested 35-year-old Jacob Woolever of Fairfield on a Wayne County warrant charging him with Failur...
Nov 03, 2025
TWO INJURED IN I-64 VEHICLE-DEER COLLISION
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department responded to a motor vehicle accident with injuries on Sunday evening around 5:45 p.m. on Interstate 64 westbound at milepost 98. A 2020 Toyota utility vehicle, d...
Nov 03, 2025
FREY FARMS PUMPKINS FEATURED IN WHITE HOUSE FALL DECOR
The South portion of the White House featured pumpkins from Frey Farms in Keenes as part of the fall and Halloween decorations last week in Washington. CEO and owner Sarah Frey visited t...
Nov 03, 2025
TEASDALE FOODS RECALLS TACO DINNER KITS DUE TO ALLERGEN MIX-UP
Teasdale Foods has issued a nationwide recall of its taco dinner kits after receiving complaints that the seasoning packets inside some kits mistakenly contained cocoa mix. The company says the mix-up...
Nov 03, 2025
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE REPORT RESULTS OF OCCUPANT RESTRAINT ENFORCEMENT PATROLS
Lieutenant Brian Wilson, Commander of Illinois State Police Troop 9, has announced the results of Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) conducted in Clay, Effingham, Fayette, Marion, Wabash, a...
Nov 03, 2025
CITY OF FAIRFIELD JOINT REVIEW BOARD TO HOLD ANNUAL MEETING WEDNESDAY
The City of Fairfield's Joint Review Board will hold its 2024-2025 annual meeting on Wednesday, November 5th at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Fairfield City Hall. The meeting, which is open to ...
Nov 03, 2025
IECC REPORTS STEADY FALL ENROLLMENT WITH GROWTH IN KEY STUDENT GROUPS
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) is reporting steady enrollment this fall, with notable gains among dual credit, career and technical, transfer, and adult education students. While overall f...
Nov 03, 2025
ILLINOIS HOUSE APPROVES BILL TO PROTECT PUBLIC OFFICIALS FROM THREATS AND HARASSMENT
The Illinois House last Tuesday passed legislation designed to enhance the safety of public officials by allowing them to shield sensitive personal information, such as home addresses, from public dis...
Nov 03, 2025