Category Archives: Local News
MT. VERNON POLICE ARREST MAN ON SEVERAL CHARGES FOLLOWING DOMESTIC INCIDENT
(Photo credit: Mt. Vernon Police Department Facebook) Mt. Vernon Police arrested a man on multiple charges after receiving a report of a handgun being involved in a domestic dispute in the 200 ...
Oct 24, 2024
IF YOU GET AN UNCLAIMED PROPERTY CHECK IN THE MAIL, ILLINOIS STATE TREASURER SAYS YOU SHOULD CASH IT
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is urging nearly 140,000 residents to cash their unclaimed property checks that are being mailed out. These checks are part of the latest round of the Enhance...
Oct 24, 2024
ANOTHER SMALL FIELD FIRE MONDAY NIGHT, SAME GENERAL AREA JUST INSIDE WAYNE CLAY COUNTY LINE
For the second time this week, the Xenia Fire Department responded to the report of a field fire last (Wednesday) night just inside Wayne-Clay County line on Fairfield Road just before 8:30. Four acre...
Oct 24, 2024
NEWS BRIEFS FROM AROUND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS
More than 740,000 registered Illinois voters have already cast a ballot. While the election is now less than two weeks away, data from the State Board of Elections shows of the 8 million active regist...
Oct 24, 2024
CAVE-IN-ROCK FERRY TO CEASE WEEKEND OPERATIONS
The operator of the Cave-In-Rock Ferry has released notice that effective immediately, the ferry will cease operating on weekends. While the service will not be available on Saturdays and Sunda...
Oct 24, 2024
FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY HOSTING TREAT NIGHTS OCTOBER 30TH & OCTOBER 31ST
The Fairfield Public Library will host Treat Nights on Wednesday, October 30th and Thursday, October 31st from 4pm to 6pm. There will be a Halloween photo spot and treats for the children. All ages of...
Oct 24, 2024
CITY OF GRAYVILLE ANNOUNCES UPDATE TO WATERLINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
A reminder to residents and business owners in Grayville that starting next week, the phase 2 water main replacement will be in the downtown business area. There will be some disruptions to the area b...
Oct 24, 2024
TRICK OR TREAT DATES AND TIMES SET IN EDWARDS COUNTY
The dates for Trick or Treating in Edwards County has been set. In Albion, Saturday (October 26th) Trick or Treat is from 3pm to 8pm with Boo On The Bricks costume contest beginning at 4pm. Trunk or T...
Oct 24, 2024
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL GIVES APPROVAL ON CONSTRUCTION OF NEW 4-STORY, 70-BED HOTEL ON CITY'S WEST SIDE
The Fairfield City Council met for their regular monthly meeting last (Tuesday) night at City Hall. The council approved the minutes from the previous meeting and the bills submitted since the last me...
Oct 23, 2024
WAYNE COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS OFFERING REWARD FOR TWO RECENT THEFTS
The Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for the person or persons who stole two batteries (carquest brand) from an oil field truck in the Mt. Erie area belonging Merle Raber. ...
Oct 23, 2024