Category Archives: Local News

The Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested 35-year-old Blake Lane of Mt. Vernon on Sunday afternoon. Lane was taken into custody on a Wayne County failure to appear warrant on an original charge o...

Bargain hunters and treasure seekers will have plenty to look forward to as Fairfield prepares to host its annual City Wide Yard Sales on Saturday, April 25th. Organized by the Fairfield Chamber of Co...

Wabash General Hospital (WGH) welcomed patients and community members last Thursday during an open house and patient appreciation event at its Albion Medical Clinic, highlighting the facility's growth...

(Pictured front row: Taylor Postin, Nursing Student; Jerry Cox; Kate Fopay, Nursing Student. Back row: Julie Bullard, Program Advisor - Allied Health; Brianna Trowbridge, Nursing Instructor; Andy Flem...

The City of Fairfield and the Chamber of Commerce is set to host their annual Easter Egg Hunt, taking place at Leo French Park on Saturday, March 28th. Festivities kick off at 11:00 AM and will featur...

La Fuente Mexican Restaurant in Fairfield will be holding a "Dine To Donate" Fundraiser on Wednesday, March 18th from 11am to 9pm to benefit Nancy Ellis. Nancy Ellis of Cisne was diagnosed with Laryng...

  The National Weather Service is inviting local residents to become official storm spotters by attending a Skywarn Storm Spotter Training Basic Spotter Course in March. The class will take place...

A unique opportunity for culinary enthusiasts is coming to Albion as the Edwards County Farm Bureau basement will host a Homemade Noodle-Making Workshop on March 21st from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Presented by ...

New Hope General Baptist Church, located at 449 County Road 1800 East in Fairfield, is offering three scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year. The scholarships include two $2,000 awards for stude...

  Illinois Eastern Community Colleges is offering a comprehensive Driver's Education program for teens at Olney Central College this spring. The course will run from tomorrow (Tuesday, March 17th...