Category Archives: Local News

Johnsonville's Ruritan Car & Tractor Show Set for Tomorrow
Car, truck, motorcycle, and tractor enthusiasts are invited to Johnsonville, Illinois, for the Johnsonville Ruritan Car & Tractor Show on Saturday, August 2nd. The event will take place just one b...
Tony Collins Aug 01, 2025

Holy Cross Catholic Parish Hosting its Annual Parish Picnic
Holy Cross Catholic Parish in Wendelin, Illinois, is hosting its Annual Parish Picnic on Sunday, August 3rd from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 5728 Ingraham Lane, Newton, IL. The day kicks off with a 10 a.m. ...
Tony Collins Aug 01, 2025

The Clay County Health Department to Host "Miles of Smiles"
The Clay County Health Department will host Miles of Smiles on Monday, August 5th, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., offering free preventative dental services to eligible children of all grade levels. Pro...
Tony Collins Aug 01, 2025

National Average Remains Unchanged from a Week Ago
The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is unchanged from a week ago. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.15 a gallon, unchanged from last F...
Tony Collins Aug 01, 2025

Fairfield Man Arrested After Fleeing from Police
Eric A. Shelby, 30, of Fairfield was arrested Wednesday evening after fleeing from police. According to authorities at approximately 8 p.m., a Wayne County Deputy attempted to stop a vehicle near Coun...
Tony Collins Jul 31, 2025

Former Wayne City Police Chief Sentenced
46-year-old Anson Fenton, the former Police Chief of Wayne City, was sentenced yesterday in U.S. District Court in East St. Louis in relation to charges stemming from his illegal sale of confiscated p...
Tony Collins Jul 31, 2025

Cooler Temperatures Forecast Statewide for August
Much of Illinois can expect to see relief from the excessive heat during the first half of August. According to Paul Otto with Freese-Notis Weather, below normal temperatures remain in the forecast th...
Tony Collins Jul 31, 2025

Diesel Fuel Spill Clean Up Continues
The clean-up of a major diesel fuel spill that originated at the former Fairfield light plant is still ongoing. The leak was first noticed on July 6th in Johnson Creek and is believed to have been cau...
Tony Collins Jul 31, 2025

Russell Pragit Was Arrested Tuesday
Russell Pragit, 59, of Burnt Prairie, was arrested Tuesday morning by Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies for Violation of Conditions of his Pre-Trial Release. Pragit was originally arrested on a charge o...
Tony Collins Jul 31, 2025

FCHS Superintendent Bob Wells Warns of Funding Shortfall
During the July 17th Fairfield Community High School Board meeting, FCHS Superintendent Bob Wells warned that funding cuts would be coming due to Illinois state budget shortfalls. Superintendent Wells...
Tony Collins Jul 31, 2025