Category Archives: Local News
TWO-VEHICLE CRASH BLOCKS FAIRFIELD INTERSECTION
A two-vehicle crash temporarily clogged the intersection of West Delaware and SW Seventh streets in Fairfield Thursday afternoon. The accident happened around 4 p.m. and involved two Jeep SUVs. Follow...
Sep 1, 2026
SPECIAL PROSECUTOR APPOINTED IN CASE AGAINST FAIRFIELD MAN
Wabash County State's Attorney Kelli Storckman has been appointed special prosecutor in the White County criminal case against Roy D. Finley of Fairfield. Finley faces aggravated battery in a public p...
Sep 1, 2026 Roy Finley
FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO HOST 3-D MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY EVENT SATURDAY
Fairfield Memorial Hospital will host a 3-D Mobile Mammography event on Saturday. The event will begin at 8 a.m. at Fairfield Memorial Hospital, 303 N.W. 11th Street in Fairfield. The mobile unit will...
Sep 1, 2026
FAIRFIELD RETAIL MERCHANTS TO HOST TWO NIGHTS OF BINGO AT FALL FUN FEST
The Fairfield Retail Merchants will host two nights of bingo during this year's Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. Bingo will be held Friday, September 18, and Saturday, September 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. each even...
Sep 1, 2026
WAYNE, CLAY COUNTY SOIL AND WATER DISTRICTS PLAN FALL FISH SALE
The Wayne and Clay County Soil and Water Conservation Districts will hold their annual fall fish sale on Thursday, September 17. Fish available for purchase include channel catfish, largemouth bass, h...
Sep 1, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX BILLS FIRST INSTALLMENT DUE FRIDAY
Wayne County Treasurer Yvette Anderson reminds Wayne County Tax payers that 2025 payable 2026 property tax bills first installment is due Friday while the second installment is due Friday, October 16t...
Sep 1, 2026
ALBION ARTS COUNCIL ANNOUNCES FALL FESTIVAL CONCERT LINEUP
The Albion Arts Council has announced a full day of live music for its Fall Festival Concerts on Saturday, September 12, at the CNB Pavilion and Amphitheater. The entertainment will begin with Jake Ma...
Sep 1, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PREPARING LIMITED-EDITION CHURCH HISTORY BOOK
The Wayne County Historical Society is preparing to publish a new book documenting the history of churches throughout Wayne County. The approximately 200-page hardcover book, titled "So Great a Cloud ...
Sep 1, 2026
HAMILTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO HOST FALL LAB FAIR THROUGH FRIDAY
Hamilton Memorial Hospital is inviting area residents to take advantage of its annual Fall Lab Fair, offering affordable wellness laboratory testing to help individuals monitor their health. The event...
Sep 1, 2026
REP. MEIER CALLS FOR RESIGNATION OF ILLINOIS DHS SECRETARY
State Representative Charlie Meier is calling for the resignation of Illinois Department of Human Services Secretary Dulce Quintero, citing concerns over the agency's leadership and treatment of peopl...
Sep 1, 2026