Category Archives: Local News
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ARRESTS MAN CHARGED WITH AGGRAVATED DUI AND RECKLESS HOMICIDE
The Illinois State Police (ISP) arrested 34-year-old Edwin O. Pacheco-Meza of Indianapolis, IN after a fatal crash in Westfield, IL Friday evening. Monday, the Clark County State's Attorney's Office f...
Oct 28, 2025
WEST FRANKFORT SCHOOL BOARD TO VOTE ON TEACHERS' CONTRACT AT SPECIAL MEETING THURSDAY
The West Frankfort School Board will hold a special meeting Thursday night to consider approval of the new collective bargaining agreement with the American Federation of Teachers Local 817. The upcom...
Oct 28, 2025
BOIL ORDER ISSUED FOR PORTIONS OF FAIRFIELD
The City of Fairfield Water Distribution Department has issued a boil order for the following areas. The order was prompted after a leak was discovered and repaired Monday afternoon. All of Shoreway D...
Oct 28, 2025
HEAVY RAIN EXPECTED TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY
The National Weather Service in Paducah says scattered showers will linger across the region this afternoon, with light rain or drizzle possible tonight and into Monday. The main weather system is exp...
Oct 27, 2025
FAIRFIELD RESIDENTS ADVISED OF HYDRANT FLUSHING AND WATER DISCOLORATION
The City of Fairfield Water Department has announced that hydrant flushing will take place between today and Friday. During this period, city employees will be opening hydrants throughout the city as ...
Oct 27, 2025
RURAL MT. VERNON HOME DAMAGED IN FIRE; DOG RESCUED
Jefferson Fire officials say the cause of a fire at a rural Mt. Vernon home early Saturday afternoon remains undetermined. The blaze is believed to have started in a vehicle or attached garage before ...
Oct 27, 2025
WAYNE CITY LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE SET FOR DECEMBER 14TH
Wayne City is preparing for the holiday season with the return of its annual Lighted Christmas Parade, scheduled for Saturday, December 14th, at 5:00 p.m. The festive event, sponsored by Wayne City Ma...
Oct 27, 2025
FALL CRAFT FAIR TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 8TH AT WAYNE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
A fall craft fair will take place on Saturday, November 8th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wayne County Fairgrounds Floral Hall in Fairfield. The event will feature a wide variety of handmade goods from...
Oct 27, 2025
CISNE SQUARE BOO! IN THE PARK SET FOR HALLOWEEN NIGHT
Cisne is getting ready for a festive evening as "Boo! In the Park" returns to the Cisne Square on Halloween night, October 31st. The event will take place from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and features a variety...
Oct 27, 2025
OLNEY CENTRAL COLLEGE MASSAGE PROGRAM EARNS NATIONAL CERTIFICATION BOARD APPROVAL
Olney Central College (OCC) has been approved as a National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) Assigned School. This prestigious designation allows OCC massage therapy...
Oct 27, 2025