Category Archives: Local News
FAIRFIELD MAN SENTENCED TO SEVEN YEARS IN PRISON
33-year-old Anthony Vasoli of Fairfield has been sentenced to seven years in prison after his probation for burglarizing and vandalizing the Fairfield Light Plant was revoked in Wayne County Circuit C...
Mar 06, 2026
THREE SENTENCED IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT THURSDAY
Three defendants appeared before Judge Matt Vaughn in Wayne County Circuit Court on Thursday, facing sentences related to probation violations and criminal trespass. Randall G. Legg, 51, of Fairfield,...
Mar 06, 2026
TWO DRIVERS RESCUED FROM FLOOD WATERS IN WAYNE COUNTY LATE THURSDAY
Emergency crews from the Fairfield Rural Fire Department, Cisne Fire Department, Wayne County Sheriff's Department, and Wayne County Ambulance responded to two separate water rescues late Thursday nig...
Mar 06, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY FAIR FISH FRY FUNDRAISER SET FOR TOMORROW (SATURDAY)
The Edwards County Fair is inviting the community to a Fish Fry Fundraiser tomorrow (Saturday) from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Country Financial Hall. Guests can enjoy crispy fried fish and shrimp, alo...
Mar 06, 2026
BENEFIT SPAGHETTI SUPPER TO SUPPORT DONNIE SIMPSON SET FOR TOMORROW (SATURDAY)
A benefit Spaghetti Supper for Donnie Simpson will be held tomorrow (Saturday) at 5:00 PM at the Johnsonville Ruritan Building. The meal will be served by donation and will feature spaghetti, salad, g...
Mar 06, 2026
FAIRFIELD COIN CLUB TO HOLD MEETING AND DONATION AUCTION SUNDAY
The Fairfield Coin Club will hold its next meeting on Sunday, March 8th at Frontier Community College. Doors will open at 9am with the official meeting and auction begin at 1:30 p.m. March is the club...
Mar 06, 2026
WORK READINESS LAB OFFERS FREE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR CHAMPION LABS EMPLOYEES
A series of Work Readiness Labs are being offered to support Champion Labs employees as they prepare for new career or educational opportunities. The labs provide open computer labs with in-person ass...
Mar 06, 2026
IDNR SEEKS CAMPGROUND HOSTS FOR 2026 SEASON AT STATE PARKS AND SITES ACROSS ILLINOIS
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is looking for campground hosts for the 2026 camping season at state parks, recreation areas, and historic sites throughout Illinois. Hosting offers...
Mar 06, 2026
SNAKE ROAD TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR SPRING MIGRATION IN SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST
Forest Service Road No. 345, known as Snake Road, is temporarily closed to vehicles beginning today (Friday) to protect several species of snakes and amphibians during their spring migration. The 2.5-...
Mar 06, 2026
MT. ERIE SCHOOL ANNOUNCES KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR MONDAY
Kindergarten registration for Mt. Erie School will take place on Monday from 3 to 5 p.m. This event is for all students who will be entering kindergarten at Mt. Erie School in the fall. Children must ...
Mar 06, 2026