Category Archives: Local News

A tragic accident earlier this month claimed the life of a 20-month-old Albion boy. Jesiah James Rodriguez died June 5th after being struck by a pickup truck at a relative's home on North Lighthouse L...

(Photo Credit: Jefferson County SO Facebook page)   A Woodlawn High School employee has been arrested following a month-long investigation by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Authorities an...

  Firefighters from Wayne City and Cisne joined forces Wednesday afternoon to battle a massive fire that destroyed the historic Methodist Church in Sandoval. Both departments responded as part of...

A fundraiser will be held tonight (Friday) to help a Fairfield pastor cover the cost of cataract surgery. Not Your Ordinary Church, located at 120 North Street in Fairfield, will host a benefit dinner...

Community members are coming together to support Fairfield resident "Big" Mike Withrow and his family with a pork burger fundraiser scheduled for tomorrow (Saturday). The benefit will be held at The O...

Young anglers are invited to cast their lines at the upcoming Kids Fishing Tournament scheduled for Saturday, June 20, at the Whitetail Shelter at Sam Dale Lake. The event is open to children ages 5 t...

Young anglers will have the opportunity to compete for prizes and enjoy a day outdoors during the annual Youth Fishing Derby at Beall Woods State Park and Nature Preserve near Mt. Carmel. The event wi...

No injuries were reported following a crash involving a semi-truck and an SUV Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of U.S. Route 45 and Mount Vernon Road. According to the Wayne County Sheriff's Depa...

  Volunteers with the Hamilton/Wayne/White Relay For Life are celebrating another successful year of fundraising and community support in the fight against cancer. Event Chair Janice Crow thanked...

The Illinois High School Association has finalized guidelines for the 35-second shot clock, which will be required in all varsity boys and girls basketball games beginning with the 2026-27 season. Und...