Category Archives: Local News
BENEFIT LUNCH PLANNED FOR ED AND SHEILA TITZER AT MILL SHOALS CHRISTIAN CHURCH
A drive-thru benefit lunch for Ed and Sheila Titzer will be held on Sunday, September 28th beginning at 11 a.m. and continuing until sold out at the Mill Shoals Christian Church, located one block eas...
Sep 27, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT HANDS DOWN SENTENCES IN THEFT AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT CASES
The Wayne County Circuit Court issued sentences in two separate cases during Thursday's session. Dana M. Cosner, 38, of Flora, pled guilty to theft. Cosner was sentenced to one year of probation and o...
Sep 26, 2025
MCLEANSBORO WOMAN ARRESTED ON WAYNE COUNTY WARRANT THURSDAY
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested 39-year-old Amanda Scott of McLeansboro on Thursday afternoon on a Wayne County warrant for failure to appear in court. The original charge against Scott...
Sep 26, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY GRAND JURY ADDS AGGRAVATED BATTERY CHARGE IN KAINE NINO MURDER CASE
During a recent session of the Wayne County Grand Jury, a new charge has been added of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm, a Class-3 felony, to the ongoing case against Kaine Nino. Nino was ...
Sep 26, 2025
FIRST FINANCIAL BANK CLOSING FAIRFIELD BRANCH SEPTEMBER 30TH, CUSTOMERS DIRECTED TO OLNEY MAIN LOCATION
Local customers of First Financial Bank are being reminded that the bank at 303 W. Delaware will cease operations at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, September 30th. According to bank officials, all banking transa...
Sep 26, 2025
FORD DEALERSHIP IN ALBION CLOSES AFTER 47 YEARS, OWNER TO FOCUS ON USED VEHICLES
After nearly half a century in business, Edwards County Motor Company is no longer a Ford dealership. Ford Motor Company has bought out the dealership's franchise, officially ending its 47-year run in...
Sep 26, 2025
YELLIN HELEN'S ICE CREAM SHOP ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR NEW FAIRFIELD LOCATION
Yellin Helen's, a popular ice cream shop and restaurant based in Dix, has announced plans to open a new location in Fairfield. The new shop will be located at 909 W. Delaware, the site formerly occupi...
Sep 26, 2025
FAIRFIELD MAIN STREET TRUNK OR TREAT TO BRING HALLOWEEN FUN FOR ALL AGES
The annual Main Street Trunk or Treat event returns to downtown Fairfield on Friday, October 31st offering a festive evening filled with Halloween spirit for families, businesses, and the entire commu...
Sep 26, 2025
CROSSFIT RAX TO OPEN IN FAIRFIELD THIS OCTOBER, HONORING LOCAL FAMILY LEGACY
Fitness enthusiasts in Fairfield will soon have a new place to work out, as Larry and Kenzey Tucker prepare to open CrossFit Rax next month on the city's east side. The new gym, located at 109 S.E. Th...
Sep 26, 2025
FCHS MUSIC PROGRAM BRINGS "OUTSIDE THE BOX" CONCERT TO LEO FRENCH PARK
The Fairfield Community High School (FCHS) Music Program is set to host an outdoor event, "Outside the Box," at Leo French Park on Sunday, October 5th starting at 3:00 PM. The afternoon promises an ar...
Sep 26, 2025