Category Archives: Local News

From L to R: Christopher M. Redman and David P. Spotanski (Photo credit: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Facebook)   Two individuals are facing gun-related charges following a disturbance that ...

The Wayne County Farm Bureau is pleased to present four Community Impact Grants in 2024. A total of $6,000 in grants were awarded for 2024 projects. The 2024 Impact Grant recipients are: Johnsonville ...

Early voting began last Thursday in Illinois giving voters 40 days prior to Election Day to cast their ballot, in most jurisdictions. Beginning last Thursday, most Illinoisans can vote at their local ...

The North Wayne Schools are hosting Child Find/Preschool Screenings for children up to 5 years old who are not yet enrolled in public schools and will not be eligible for Kindergarten this fall. These...

The 17th annual Grayville Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show sponsored by The Friends of Grayville will be held Saturday in downtown Grayville. Registration is from 8am to 12 noon with a $15 fee. Awards...

The 103rd Enfield Mule Days is set for Thursday, October 3rd running thru Sunday, October 6th. The carnival this year is Swyear Amusements and will run Thursday & Friday from 5pm to 10pm, Saturday...

Blessed Blooms Flower Farm and Market is hosting a Fall Community Market on Saturday, October 5th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. No entrance fee and free parking. Many local vendors with artisan items. A bo...

A former resident of Wayne County, 30-year-old Bryton J.D. Withrow of Sumner has been arrested on a Wayne County warrant for 22 counts of Possession of Child Pornography. The arrest stems from a lengt...

Fairfield Police arrested 41-year-old Kristen Y. Gosnell and 44-year-old Steven A. Snyder both of Fairfield following a drug investigation. Friday night around 10:30, Gosnell and Snyder were located i...

Wayne County Sheriff, Chris Otey says the Wayne County Jail was recognized during the 2024 Illinois Sheriff's Conference. The Illinois Department of Corrections recognized the jail for outstanding per...