Category Archives: Local News

Volunteers for a Progressive Fairfield will once again host the annual Festival of Lights at Leo French Park, starting tonight (Friday) and running through the end of the year. The popular drive-throu...

A public reception will be held next Wednesday, December 10th to honor the retirement of longtime Fairfield surgeon Dr. Patrick Molt. The event will take place from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the MAC Educat...

Wayne County Sheriff Chris Otey has joined sheriffs from across Illinois in supporting collaborative efforts to revise portions of the SAFE-T Act, emphasizing the need to strengthen public safety, jud...

(front row (left to right) Cale Shannon, Allison Shannon, Rebecca King, Dalli Belmont back row - Mikkie Hearle, Esme Krupp, Aidyn Dickey and Kenzie Alvis) The Cisne FFA Agronomy team achieved an impre...

A Flora man has been confirmed as the winner of a $1 million prize in Monday night's Illinois Powerball drawing. The winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, purchased the lucky ticket at Midtown P...

The Wayne City Board of Trustees opted Monday night to table for another month a proposed ordinance updating regulations for installing natural-gas piping in residences. The decision came as concerns ...

The Geff Ruritan Club will hold a community fish fry tonight (Friday) at the Geff Ruritan Building. Serving will begin at 4:30 p.m. and continue until sold out. The menu includes fish, hushpuppies, sl...

42-year-old Seth Kimpel of Albion, is facing felony and misdemeanor charges in Edwards County following an investigation by the Edwards County Sheriff's Department. Formal charges were filed Tuesday a...

The Flora Church of the Nazarene invites area residents to experience "A Night in Bethlehem" on Saturday and Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at 12 Parsons Lane, just off Highway 50 in Flora. Visitors are welc...

The holiday spirit is headed for downtown Flora as the play "Reindeer Games" takes the stage at Nostalgia Theater, formerly known as the Town Theater. Performances are scheduled for tonight (Friday) a...