Category Archives: Local News
MURDER CHARGES DROPPED IN WAYNE COUNTY CASE
Murder charges against a Fairfield man in the death of 57-year-old Curtis D. Sutton also of Fairfield have been dismissed. Wayne County State's Attorney Kyle Ellis filed a motion Tuesday afternoon to ...
Oct 01, 2025
SEMI CRASH IN KNOX COUNTY INDIANA CLAIMS LIFE OF WEST SALEM MAN
A West Salem, Illinois man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. 41 South near Schenk Drive in Knox County Indiana. According to the Knox County Sheriff's Department, deputies...
Oct 01, 2025
FAIRFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY SHUT-OFF AND BOIL ORDER
The City of Fairfield Water Department has announced that water service will be temporarily shut off in parts of the Lakeview area today (Wednesday, October 1st) to allow for repair work. Water will b...
Oct 01, 2025
UPDATE ON THE POLICE INVESTIGATION INTO THE SHOOTING INCIDENT IN BRIDGEPORT
Lawrence County authorities have updated details into the shooting incident that occurred Monday afternoon on Ash Street in Bridgeport. 47-year-old Keith Edward Green was taken into custody by the Law...
Oct 01, 2025
FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES BLAKE FEHRENBACHER, RN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Frontier Community College is now accepting applications for the newly established Blake Fehrenbacher, RN Memorial Scholarship. This $1,000 award honors the memory and legacy of Blake Fehrenbacher by ...
Oct 01, 2025
FALL FOCUS: GARDENING AND GROUNDSKEEPING WORKSHOP SET FOR OCTOBER 18TH
Gardeners and homeowners looking to make the most of fall yardwork can gain expert advice at the upcoming Fall Focus: Gardening and Groundskeeping workshop on Saturday, October 18th from 9 to 10:30 a....
Oct 01, 2025
ILLINOIS HARVEST PROGRESS AHEAD OF AVERAGE
According to the USDA, Illinois farmers are making steady progress with this year's harvest. As of Sunday, 21% of the state's corn crop has been harvested-3% ahead of the five-year average. Corn condi...
Oct 01, 2025
BOIL ORDER ISSUED FOR JASPER WATER WORKS CUSTOMERS
Jasper Water Works Corporation has issued a boil order for customers in the following areas: County Road 970N from CH 21 east to County Road 2475E County Road 2475E between County Road 970N and County...
Oct 01, 2025
PARENT COMPANY OF CHAMPION LABS IN ALBION AND AIRTEX FILES FOR CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY
The parent company of Champion Labs in Albion, Airtex, and several other well-known automotive parts manufacturers has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Carnaby/Capital Holdings, LLC, also k...
Sep 30, 2025
CISNE MAN ARRESTED ON DISORDERLY AND RECKLESS CONDUCT CHARGES
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested 33-year-old Corey Budde of Cisne late Monday night. Budde was charged with disorderly conduct and reckless conduct. He was transported to the Wayne Count...
Sep 30, 2025