Category Archives: Local News

  Area residents are invited to beat the heat with a weekend of free swimming at the Fairfield Swimming Pool, thanks to the generosity of several local sponsors. The free swim events kick off on ...

A Rinard man has been sentenced in Wayne County Circuit Court after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge. 50-year-old Arnold Campbell pleaded guilty Tuesday to Criminal Trespass to Vehicles, a Clas...

Residents in the Village of Sims are being advised that routine hydrant flushing will take place June 25th and 26th. Village officials say the maintenance work may cause temporary drops in water press...

The Fairfield Public School District #112 Board of Education met Monday night and reviewed district finances, maintenance projects, fees, and personnel matters. Superintendent, Kristina Gardner report...

  The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees has accepted the retirement of Chris Simpson, Vice Chancellor for Business Operations and President of Olney Central College, effective...

Edwards County Community Unit School District #1 has announced the registration schedule and fees for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Superintendent David Cowger confirmed that registration will b...

The Wayne County Democratic Party held its regular meeting on Wednesday, June 10th, at the Wayne County Courthouse. Members gathered to discuss involvement in several upcoming Illinois Democratic Coun...

The Illinois State Police continue to investigate the death of a Richland County man following an incident earlier this month in Olney. According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, deputies ...

Recent storms and widespread rainfall helped boost crop development across Illinois last week, according to the latest USDA Crop Progress and Condition Report released Monday. The USDA rated 66 percen...

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified a recall of more than 900 cases of alfredo sauce at its highest risk level due to potential salmonella contamination. According to the FDA, ...