Category Archives: Local News
Fairfield Continues Request of Water Conservation
City Officials in Fairfield are continuing to request that citizens continue to conserve water as much as possible in Fairfield due to issues with the water system. The water conservation requests cam...
Tony Collins Jun 29, 2023
K9 Officer Tiko Receives New Vest
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office has announced that K9 officer Tiko has received a new Bulletproof Vest. The vest was a made possible by a donation to the department from Gary and Barb Russel. The Wa...
Tony Collins Jun 29, 2023
FMH 3D Mobile Mammography Unit Visits Cisne Saturday
Fairfield Memorial Hospital has announced that their 3D Mobile Mammography Unit will be at the Horizon Health clinic at Cisne this weekend. Officials say that you can reserve an appointment by calling...
Tony Collins Jun 29, 2023
IDPH Welcomes Janice Phillips As New Assistant Director
The Illinois Department of Public Health is welcoming Janice Phillips as its new Assistant Director. She was appointed to the position by Governor Pritzker. Phillips most recently served as the Direct...
Tony Collins Jun 29, 2023
Pritzker Signs Off On State-Based Marketplace For Health Insurance
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is signing off on legislation authorizing a new state-based marketplace for Illinois. Illinois residents currently access the Affordable Care Act Marketplace using the ...
Tony Collins Jun 29, 2023
Illinois Addressing Global MoveIT Security Breach
Illinois is taking action to address the global MoveIT security breach. The state is moving to protect individuals' private data and assist those directly impacted when international hackers took Illi...
Tony Collins Jun 29, 2023
North Wayne Ambulance Seeking EMTs
North Wayne Ambulance will be accepting applications for EMT positions July 1st 10 am to 12:00 noon, in Cisne at the ambulance barn. If you're not available during the set times, you can call to make ...
Tony Collins Jun 27, 2023
Crimestoppers Seeking Help With Theft of Pump Jack
Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for the arrest of the person or persons who stole a pump jack off of a lease operated by Kevin Miller. A paper brand black in color with fittings, also ...
Tony Collins Jun 27, 2023
Road Work Taking Place on the IL-161 Extension
Road work is taking place, causing closures and eventually lane restrictions on the Illinois State Route 161 Extension near Orchardville and the western portion of Wayne County. Work is going on on th...
Tony Collins Jun 27, 2023
Dog Fosters Needed in Wayne County
The Wayne County Humane Society is in search of dog fosters. The Humane Society with the Dog Fostering Program covers the vet bills, and can provide food, toys, and treats. The society says they have ...
Tony Collins Jun 27, 2023