Category Archives: Local News
JOHNSONVILLE MAN ARRESTED FOR DUI AFTER TRAFFIC STOP IN WAYNE COUNTY
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested 39-year-old Spencer Michaels of Johnsonville early this (Wednesday) morning following a traffic stop on Enterprise Road at County Road 2300N. Michaels wa...
Oct 15, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ARRESTS WOMAN FOR CRIMINAL DAMAGE
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested 41-year-old Jessica Tracey of Rinard on Monday afternoon for criminal damage to property. Tracey was booked into the Wayne County Jail and later issued a...
Oct 15, 2025
THREE INJURED AFTER SINGLE-VEHICLE CRASH ON COUNTY HIGHWAY 16 IN WAYNE COUNTY
A single-vehicle crash on County Highway 16 in Bedford Township sent three people to the hospital Monday afternoon, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Department. 61-year-old Brian Fitzhugh of Ci...
Oct 15, 2025
TWO-VEHICLE CRASH AT WAYNE COUNTY INTERSECTION SENDS SEVEN TO HOSPITAL
A two-vehicle crash at a Wayne County intersection sent seven individuals person to area hospitals on Saturday, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Department. The crash occurred at approximately ...
Oct 15, 2025
PATRIOT'S PEN ESSAY CONTEST OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
The Wayne County Memorial VFW Post 4535 in Fairfield is inviting local middle school students to participate in the annual Patriot's Pen essay contest-an opportunity to win scholarships and showcase t...
Oct 15, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY MEMORIAL VFW TO HOST FUNDRAISER FOR ILLINOIS NATIONAL HOME
The Wayne County Memorial VFW and Auxiliary will hold a joint fundraiser tomorrow night (Thursday October 16th) at the Fairfield VFW. The event will begin at 5 p.m. Funds raised at the event will bene...
Oct 15, 2025
NATIONWIDE GREAT SHAKEOUT EARTHQUAKE DRILL SET FOR THURSDAY
The nation's annual Great ShakeOut earthquake drill will take place Thursday, with people in every state encouraged to practice safety steps as if an earthquake were occurring. The recommended respons...
Oct 15, 2025
CLAY CITY/SAILOR SPRINGS AMERICAN LEGION TO HOST ANNUAL MEAT SHOOT NOVEMBER 1ST
The Clay City/Sailor Springs American Legion Post #230 will host its annual Meat Shoot on Saturday, November 1st. The shoot begins at 10 a.m., but the day kicks off early with breakfast served from 7 ...
Oct 15, 2025
STATE NEWS ROUNDUP: INMATE MAIL SCANNING, FBI STING, INSURANCE AUDIT CONCERNS, AND STATE FARM LAWSUIT
SPRINGFIELD: Issues with "ghost" medical insurance networks and inactive or "zombie" state boards and commissions surfaced during a recent audit review of Illinois Central Management Services. The bip...
Oct 15, 2025
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETS TUESDAY NIGHT, RECOGNIZES FAIRFIELD ROTARY CLUB CENTENNIAL MONTH, AWARDS BID FOR WATER FILTRATION CHEMICALS
The Fairfield City Council met in regular session Tuesday night at City Hall and opened the session with the approval of minutes from last month's meeting and the approval of September's bills. During...
Oct 15, 2025