Category Archives: Local News

Illinois State Police Warn Against Drinking and Driving Ahead of Labor Day
As Labor Day weekend approaches, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Illinois State Police (ISP) are emphasizing the serious consequences of driving under the influence of ...
Mark Wells Aug 29, 2024

THE CHUCK WAGON GANG FEATURING FORMER FAIRFIELD RESIDENT, JOSH GARNER COMING TO FAIRFIELD
The Chuck Wagon Gang featuring former Fairfield resident, Josh Garner will be performing in concert Saturday, September 14th at the North Side Baptist Church on North 1st St. in Fairfield. The concert...
Mark Wells Aug 29, 2024

GOOD YIELDS ESTIMATED AT WHITE COUNTY CROP TOUR
Mark Lamont assesses the corn in Phillips Township during the 2024 White County Crop Tour. Most farmers reported damage from Whitetail Deer in the fields they toured this week as part of the Wh...
Mark Wells Aug 29, 2024

Shawnee National Forest to Host Open House Celebrating Smokey Bear's 80th Birthday
In honor of Smokey Bear's 80th birthday, Shawnee National Forest will showcase 19 historical paintings by artist Rudolph (Rudy) Wendelin. These iconic replicas, on loan from the USDA National Agricult...
Mark Wells Aug 29, 2024

BOIL WATER ORDER FOR WAYNE CITY LIFTED
The boil water order that was issued for all of East Section Line Road in Wayne City has been lifted. Water Superintendent, Kris Shreve says water is now safe for human consumption.
Mark Wells Aug 29, 2024

RAY TATE'S MOTION TO WITHDRAWAL HIS GUILTY PLEA DENIED
Ray Tate's motion to withdrawal his guilty plea was denied in Wayne County Circuit Court Wednesday by Judge Denton Aud, who is presiding over the case. Ray Tate entered the Wayne County Courthouse Wed...
Mark Wells Aug 29, 2024

TRASH DELAY FOR CITY OF FAIRFIELD
Due to the Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 2nd, there will be NO trash pickup on that day. Trash pickup for the City will be delayed one day during the week of Sept. 2nd. Sunrise Sanitation will ru...
Mark Wells Aug 29, 2024

BENEFIT COOKOUT FOR WAYNE COUNTY CORONER CARRIE JO DAGG THIS SATURDAY
A benefit barbecue cookout for Wayne County Coroner, Carrie Jo Dagg will be held on Saturday starting at 10am on the parking lot of Save A Lot in Fairfield. Smoked barbecue by Josh Glisson will be ser...
Mark Wells Aug 29, 2024

RAY TATE APPEARS IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT THIS MORNING
Ray Tate was escorted into the Wayne County Courthouse this (Wednesday) morning in the presence of heavily armed, Local, County, State and U.S. Marshals both outside and inside the courthouse as secur...
Mark Wells Aug 28, 2024

SEVERAL GUILTY PLEAS HANDED DOWN IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT TUESDAY
Several guilty pleas were handed down in Wayne County Circuit Court Tuesday. 35-year-old Amber Webb of Fairfield admitted to violating 18 months of probation on an original charge of Unlawful P...
Mark Wells Aug 28, 2024