Category Archives: Local News

An adult flu shot clinic conducted by the Wayne County Health Department will be held on Wednesday, October 2nd from 9:30am to 11am at Fairfield City Hall. The cost is $30 and numerous insurance provi...

Wayne County Sheriff's Department responded to a one vehicle, personal injury accident Monday afternoon just before 5:30 on County Highway 2 near County Rd 2675E just East of Mt. Erie. Deputies say a ...

Illinois may see an early harvest this year as crops are maturing ahead of schedule. According to the latest report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 24% of the corn crop is now...

A tragic accident involving an Amish buggy in Jefferson County Monday afternoon has resulted in one confirmed death and two individuals in critical condition at a St. Louis hospital. Authorities repor...

At last Thursday's Wayne City Village Board meeting, discussions regarding Police Chief Anson Fenton were sidelined due to his and Mayor Rocky Hedden's absence. Chief Fenton previously stated he had s...

Fairfield Police conducted a vehicle stop Saturday night just a little before 10:30 on a 2010 Mitsubishi for having no tail lights in the 100 block of NW 7th Street. The driver, 22-year-old Jeremiah N...

The Wayne County Shrine Club will be having a fish fry this Saturday at the Wayne County Courthouse square starting at 10am until sold out. The menu includes; fish, french fries, hush puppies. Cost wi...

Wayne City FFA Chapter will be hosting a benefit lunch and auction for former Wayne City FFA member, Keegan Smith. The benefit will be held Sunday, September 22nd with a meal from 11:30am to 2pm. The ...

Ford is recalling more than 90,000 vehicles due to issues with breaking engine intake valves.   The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the recall as affecting c...

The Wynoose Community Chowder will be held this Saturday. Serving begins at 4pm and tables will be available to set at along with carry-out and drive thru. Chowder, Chicken, BBQ, Hot Dogs, Cole Slaw, ...