Category Archives: Local News
RECENT SENTENCES HANDED DOWN IN EDWARDS COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
Recent sentences were handed down Tuesday in Edwards County Circuit Court. West Salem native Brianna Eckelberry was sentenced to one year in the Illinois Department of Corrections after pleadin...
Sep 13, 2024
CISNE VILLAGE BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
The Cisne Village Board recently convened to discuss necessary adjustments to gas, sewer, and water rates. Brad Jesop from FNB Financial assisted the board in reviewing a formula to address these incr...
Sep 13, 2024
LITTLE WABASH FIRE PROTECTION DISTICT BATTLES CORNFIELD FIRE TUESDAY
The Little Wabash Fire Protection District responded to a fire on Tuesday west of Grayville, which was caused by an uncovered oilfield flare. The fire resulted in the destruction of approximately 17 a...
Sep 13, 2024
CLAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT SET TO OFFER DENTAL CLEANINGS
The Clay County Health Department (CCHD) is pleased to announce new dental clinics for qualifying adults, offering services such as cleanings, fluoride treatments, and Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) ap...
Sep 13, 2024
FAIRFIELD MAN ARRESTED BY AUTHORITIES ON WAYNE COUNTY WARRANT AND SEPARATE CHARGE OF POSSESSSION OF METH
Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 53-year-old Terry Lee II Thursday afternoon on a Wayne County warrant for a Petition for Revocation of Supervision on a charge of Driving While License Suspend...
Sep 12, 2024
FAIRFIELD POLICE ANNOUNCE TRAFFIC DETOUR ROUTES FOR THE UPCOMING FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST
The Fairfield Fall Fun Fest will begin next week and Fairfield Police Chief, Keith Colclasure says beginning Wednesday, September 18th, at 12:01 AM, E Main Street will be closed at Fourth Street. The ...
Sep 12, 2024
FAIRFIELD WOMAN APPREHENDED WEDNESDAY EVENING ON OUTSTANDING WARRANT AND DRUG CHARGES
Fairfield Police arrested 41-year-old Natalie D. Williams-McGill Wednesday evening just after 5:30 in the 900 block of George Street. Officers were investigating an incident and discovered Williams-Mc...
Sep 12, 2024
WAYNE COUNTY SHRINE CLUB FISH FRY CANCELLED SATURDAY
The Wayne County Shrine Club Fish Fry that was scheduled for Saturday at the Wayne County Courthouse square has been cancelled. Officials from the Shrine Club say they are cancelling the event due to ...
Sep 12, 2024
CHARLES DICKENS', A CHRISTMAS CAROL AUDITIONS COMING TO OLNEY CENTRAL COLLEGE
Olney Central College Theater is excited to announce its upcoming production of Charles Dickens' timeless classic, A Christmas Carol. Performances are set to take place in November at the Dr. John D. ...
Sep 12, 2024
WAYNE COUNTY BOARD SET TO MEET TONIGHT (THURSDAY)
The Wayne County Board is set to meet tonight (Thursday) for their regular monthly meeting in the upstairs courtroom of the Wayne County Courthouse. The meeting begins at 7pm and is open to the public...
Sep 12, 2024