Category Archives: Local News

A Fairfield man was arrested following a Saturday traffic stop by Fairfield City Police. Officers conducted a traffic stop on a green four-wheeler traveling east on W. Douglas St due to improper opera...

Russell Tyler, 28, of Fairfield, was arrested Friday evening by Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies on a charge of Criminal Trespass to Real Property. During the arrest, it was discovered that Tyler also ...

The investigation into a body discovered in an truck pulled from the Wabash River continues. According to authorities, at around 9:45 a.m. Friday, White County Dispatch was called about an overturned ...

The Bucket Calf and Beef Shows were held Wednesday, July 30th at the 4-H arena on the Edwards County Fairgrounds. The Champion Beef Bucket Calf was shown by Elsie Hortin who received a trophy donated ...

The Edwards County 4-H Swine show was held Tuesday, July 29th. Grand Champion Overall Barrow went to Ryleigh Moore, Stumpy Hill Farm, donated the banner. Aly Williams had the Reserve Champion Overall ...

The Fairfield City Council Business District Committee is set to meet tomorrow. They are set to discuss the Factory at 601 West Main Street. They will review the facade and new project renovations. Th...

The Wayne County Family Enrichment Program is now enrolling families in a free, early childhood support program designed for those who are expecting a child or have or foster a child up to the age of ...

The Illinois Extension Wayne County 4-H office has announced a new Junior Leadership Group and Leadership Group for the 2025-2026 year. The first new group will be called Junior Emerging Leaders and w...

The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded fell over the weekend. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.12 a gallon, down three cents from Friday...

It's back-to-school time, and the National Safety Council has a few things to keep in mind when picking a backpack for your child. Make sure the backpack is the correct size for your child. Look for o...