Category Archives: Local News

Aiden L. Buchanan, 20, of Fairfield, was arrested on domestic battery charges Sunday morning at about 4:30 a.m. Buchanan was also found to have a warrant out of Wabash County that also charges him wit...

Mobile home property tax bills have been mailed from the Wayne County Treasurer's Office. Mobile home owners who did not receive a tax bill are asked to contact the Treasurer's Office at the courthous...

The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees is expected to affirm the appointment of its new Chancellor next week. According to Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Program Director of Ma...

The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting community members to attend its monthly membership meeting on Thursday, June 11th at 12:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Edwards County Senior Ce...

Sims Baptist Church is inviting children and teens to participate in a four-day Vacation Bible School event beginning tomorrow at the church located at 310 S. Bond Street in Sims. The VBS program will...

IDOT is reminding drivers to be safe in construction zones. Construction season is underway, the Illinois Department of Transportation spokesman, Paul Wappel, says drivers need to slow down and pay at...

Families nationwide are taking their summer vacations, and across the nation, empty homes are potential targets for burglars. The website "How Stuff Works" offers ten tips for those getting ready to b...

It's "summer grilling season," and authorities are reminding you to stay safe. According to the National Fire Protection Association, fire departments responded to an annual average of 8,900 home fire...

Hot and humid conditions are forecast to continue in the area. According to the latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, a "Heat Advisory" is in effect portions of the are...

Gas prices have fallen for the fourth straight week, but the streak may be in danger. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, average gasoline prices declined in virtually e...