Category Archives: Local News
Frontier Community College Holds Its Annual Commencement Ceremony
Frontier Community College held its 48th annual Commencement Ceremony Friday night in the Fairfield Community High School gym, with a good crowd on hand and pleasant weather conditions. Over 120 stude...
May 16, 2026
Fairfield Rotary Club Announces First-Step Scholarship Recipients
The Fairfield Rotary Club has announced the recipients of its 2026 Rotary First-Step Scholarships. Four students-Eden Duckworth, Lela Duckworth, Addilyn Lafikes, and Allison Breuer-have each be...
May 16, 2026
IDOT Urges Drivers to Watch for Crews During Statewide Litter Cleanup
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is urging motorists across the state to be alert for maintenance crews as they work to pick up trash and debris along roadways this summer. IDOT...
May 16, 2026
Edwards County School Board to Meet Monday
The Edwards County Community Unit School District No. 1 Board of Education, will meet for the their regular meeting on Monday, May 18th. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in the Jr. High S...
May 16, 2026
Cisne FFA Parliamentary Procedure Team Earns Second Place At State Event
The Cisne FFA Parliamentary Procedure Team traveled to Peoria on May 7th to compete in the Parliamentary Procedure Leadership Development Event, earning second place overall in the competition....
May 16, 2026
Warmer and Somewhate Wetter Conditions Expected
A warmer weekend with a taste of summer conditions is expected for the region. High temperatures could reach near 90 degrees by early next week. A cooldown to closer to normal conditions is expected l...
May 16, 2026
Illinois State Police Announce Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol Results in Clay and Wayne Counties
Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Lieutenant Bruce Waggoner, has released the results of Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) conducted in Clay and Wayne counties during A...
May 16, 2026
Run For the Wall Motorcycle Ride To Make a Stop in Mt. Vernon, IL
The Run for the Wall Motorcycle Ride is set to take place next week, with a stop scheduled for Tuesday in Mt. Vernon, IL the only stop on the route in Illinois. Riders are expected to stop for fuel an...
May 16, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT SENTENCES TWO FOR PROBATION VIOLATIONS
The Wayne County Circuit Court heard two probation violation cases on Thursday, resulting in new sentences for both defendants. Christopher Bartley, 52, of Olney, admitted to violating a previous sent...
May 15, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ARRESTS ALABAMA WOMAN ON THEFT WARRANT
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department reports the arrest of 23-year-old Odessa Staley of Carbon Hill, Alabama, on Thursday night. Staley was taken into custody on a Wayne County warrant for theft. Fol...
May 15, 2026