Category Archives: Local News

Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies responded to two separate car vs. deer accidents on Tuesday. The first occurred around 4:45 a.m. when Natasha Parker, 27, of Fairfield, driving a 2019 Jeep Utility vehi...

Residents will have an opportunity to enjoy a free evening at the pool thanks to the generosity of local sponsors. The Fairfield Swimming Pool at Leo French Park will host a Free Night Swim on Friday ...

The Illinois Extension's Summer Twilight Series continues with a unique opportunity for the community to explore a local highland cattle farm later this month. This annual series, hosted by the Local ...

The Wayne County Sheriff's Merit Commission is now accepting applications to update its hiring list for the position of Patrol Deputy. Applications are available at the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. ...

Edwards and Wabash County Farm Bureau members are invited to attend an informative Farmland Assessment Program later this month. Brenda Matherly, Director of Local Government for the Illinois Farm Bur...

The BBB is issuing a warning about "e-signature scams." Better Business Bureau Investigator, Don O'Brien, says that in the never-ending attempt to scam consumers out of their money, criminals are now ...

The Fairfield City Council held its monthly meeting last night at the Fairfield City Hall. The meeting opened with the city recognizing several recent retirees for their years of service. Those recogn...

A Fairfield man arrested over the weekend is free following a court appearance yesterday. 49-year-old James Lurz, was arrested over the weekend and charged with a Class 3 Felony Charge of Possession o...

A preliminary hearing date was set for Stacey Robbins yesterday in Wayne County Circuit Court. According to court documents, in April of this year, a 2-count criminal complaint was filed against Robbi...

Arthur R. Barger, 45, of McLeansboro was arrested by Carmi police Saturday afternoon on three active warrants and new drug charges. Carmi police spotted Barger on Sycamore Street shortly before 3:30 p...