Category Archives: Local News
FRONTIER BOBCATS HOST FALL FAN FEST OCTOBER 25TH AT FNB FIELD
Frontier Community College Baseball will host its Fall Fan Fest on Saturday, October 25th, at FNB Field in Fairfield. The event offers fun for all ages and a great way for fans to connect with ...
Oct 16, 2025
VFW YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS OFFER BIG OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL STUDENTS
The Wayne County Memorial VFW Post 4535 in Fairfield is encouraging area students to apply for the prestigious VFW Youth Scholarships, which promote patriotism and invest in the next generation of lea...
Oct 16, 2025
BOIL ORDER ISSUED FOR ALL CLAY CITY WATER CUSTOMERS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
The Village of Clay City has issued a boil order for all water customers effective Wednesday. The precautionary measure will remain in place until further notice. This order affects all customers with...
Oct 16, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT HANDS DOWN SENTENCES IN MULTIPLE CASES TUESDAY
Wayne County Circuit Court saw several defendants enter guilty pleas and receive sentences on Tuesday. Mason Thomas, 22, of Cisne, pled guilty to domestic battery. He was sentenced to two years of pro...
Oct 15, 2025
JOHNSONVILLE MAN ARRESTED FOR DUI AFTER TRAFFIC STOP IN WAYNE COUNTY
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested 39-year-old Spencer Michaels of Johnsonville early this (Wednesday) morning following a traffic stop on Enterprise Road at County Road 2300N. Michaels wa...
Oct 15, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ARRESTS WOMAN FOR CRIMINAL DAMAGE
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested 41-year-old Jessica Tracey of Rinard on Monday afternoon for criminal damage to property. Tracey was booked into the Wayne County Jail and later issued a...
Oct 15, 2025
THREE INJURED AFTER SINGLE-VEHICLE CRASH ON COUNTY HIGHWAY 16 IN WAYNE COUNTY
A single-vehicle crash on County Highway 16 in Bedford Township sent three people to the hospital Monday afternoon, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Department. 61-year-old Brian Fitzhugh of Ci...
Oct 15, 2025
TWO-VEHICLE CRASH AT WAYNE COUNTY INTERSECTION SENDS SEVEN TO HOSPITAL
A two-vehicle crash at a Wayne County intersection sent seven individuals person to area hospitals on Saturday, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Department. The crash occurred at approximately ...
Oct 15, 2025
PATRIOT'S PEN ESSAY CONTEST OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
The Wayne County Memorial VFW Post 4535 in Fairfield is inviting local middle school students to participate in the annual Patriot's Pen essay contest-an opportunity to win scholarships and showcase t...
Oct 15, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY MEMORIAL VFW TO HOST FUNDRAISER FOR ILLINOIS NATIONAL HOME
The Wayne County Memorial VFW and Auxiliary will hold a joint fundraiser tomorrow night (Thursday October 16th) at the Fairfield VFW. The event will begin at 5 p.m. Funds raised at the event will bene...
Oct 15, 2025