Category Archives: Local News

FCC'S STUDENT ATHLETES EXCEL IN THE CLASSROOM WITH IMPRESSIVE GPA'S
Frontier Community College (FCC) student-athletes proved that excellence isn't limited to the field or court. As academic achievements for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters highlight the continu...
Mark Wells Jun 05, 2025

MIER SENTENCED TO IDOC
Norman P. Mier, 32, of Sumner, waived a trial by jury Tuesday in Wayne County Circuit Court and entered a guilty plea to a charge of Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony. Judge Dento...
Mark Wells Jun 04, 2025
GAYLE CARTER SENTENCEDTO IDOC
Gayle Carter, 69, of Mount Vernon, waived a trial by jury Tuesday in Wayne County Circuit Court and entered a guilty plea to a charge of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, a class 3 felony. Judge...
Mark Wells Jun 04, 2025
WABASH COUNTY CORONER RELEASES INFORMATION ON TRAGIC ACCIDENTAL DEATH
The Wabash County Coroner, Shaun Keepes, has released information regarding the tragic accidental death of a juvenile in Mount Carmel. On Thursday, May 29th, 2025 Coroner Shaun Keepes responded to a r...
Mark Wells Jun 04, 2025

MASCOT BILL FAILS TO PASS
Illinois' legislative session concluded Friday night without the passage of a Native American K-12 school mascot ban however, another issue sought by Native Americans will make its way to the Governor...
Mark Wells Jun 04, 2025
DOWNEN ARRESTED FOR RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY
On Monday, June 2nd, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Fairfield officers arrested 52 year old Justin Downen of Fairfield, in the 900 block of Epworth Street, for the offense of residential burglary. Downen...
Mark Wells Jun 04, 2025

MELTON ARRESTED ON CLAY COUNTY WARRANT
On Friday, May 30th, at approximately 9:30 p.m. officers arrested Christopher W Melton, 45 of Fairfield in the 1300 block of West Delaware. Melton was wanted on a Clay County Warrant for Sexual Assaul...
Mark Wells Jun 04, 2025

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OFFICES DOING UPDATES
The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky, has announced that they will be going offline for software upgrades. The office will be conducting a required, scheduled update to their Advanced Wea...
Mark Wells Jun 04, 2025
SEVERAL FCHS MULES NAMED TO SOUTHERN ILLINOIS COACHES ASSOCIATION ALL-STAR GAME
The Southern Illinois Coaches Association has announced that their High School Football All-Star Game will be held this Friday, June 6th, at Mount Vernon High School, at 7:30 p.m. Several Fairfield Co...
Mark Wells Jun 04, 2025

ALBION CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 2ND, 2025
The Albion City Council met in regular session Monday Night. Here is Edwards County Correspondent Mark Curtis with the report:
Mark Wells Jun 03, 2025