Category Archives: Local News
WAYNE COUNTY BOARD ADDRESSES INFRASTRUCTURE AND PERSONNEL AT JANUARY MEETING
The Wayne County Board held its January meeting on Thursday evening in the upstairs courtroom, with nine members present. Board members Eddie Barbre, TJ Vaughan, Matt Shreve, Quinton Greenwalt, and St...
Jan 9, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY PROVIDES ANNUAL UPDATE AND ANNOUNCES NEW PUBLIC APPOINTMENT HOURS
Wayne County State's Attorney Kyle Ellis is releasing the office's annual update, marking just over one year since his appointment to the position. Ellis took the opportunity to inform the County Boar...
Jan 9, 2026
HOME DAMAGED BY FIRE ON WEST KING STREET IN FAIRFIELD
A home located across from the Fairfield Community High School Gym at 203 West King Street was heavily damaged by fire early this (Friday) morning. The Fairfield City Fire Department, Fairfield Rural ...
Jan 9, 2026
FAIRFIELD ELKS LODGE MOVES FORWARD WITH REORGANIZATION PLAN
Members of the Fairfield Elks Lodge gathered Thursday night to discuss the future of the financially troubled organization, ultimately signaling a commitment to continue operations rather than close t...
Jan 9, 2026
GEFF RURITAN CLUB TO HOST MONTHLY ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST SATURDAY
The Geff Ruritan Club will hold its monthly all-you-can-eat, self-serve buffet breakfast tomorrow (Saturday) from 7 to 9 a.m. The breakfast will feature a menu including sausage patties, scrambled egg...
Jan 9, 2026
EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION: DUCK DYNASTY'S ALAN & LISA ROBERTSON TO SPEAK IN OLNEY
Full Armor Christian Academy in conjunction with Elm Street Christian Church, located at 727 E Elm St in Olney, will host a special community event titled "Empowering the Next Generation: A Night With...
Jan 9, 2026
THREE INDIVIDUALS SENTENCED IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT THIS WEEK
Three individuals received sentences in Wayne County Circuit Court this week. Brian K. Simpson, 53, of Fairfield, was sentenced by Judge Matt Vaughn to 10 years in the Illinois Department of Co...
Jan 9, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY RACCOON ROUNDUP ANNOUNCES SECOND COLLECTION DATE
The Wayne County Raccoon Roundup has announced its second collection date, scheduled for Tuesday, January 13th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Participants can bring raccoon tails to the Wayne County Farm...
Jan 9, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU RACCOON ROUNDUP SECOND COLLECTION DATE SET
The Edwards County Farm Bureau has announced its second "Raccoon Roundup" date, aimed at helping manage the local raccoon population. Community members are invited to participate by turning in raccoon...
Jan 9, 2026
BAILEY PROPOSES DOGE-STYLE OVERSIGHT, AFFORDABILITY PLAN IN GUBERNATORIAL BID
Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey speaks at a news conference with running mate Aaron Del Mar on January 8th. (Photo credit: Capitol News Illinois) Illinois Republican cand...
Jan 9, 2026