Category Archives: Local News

Schools in the Norris City-Omaha-Enfield School District, except for the high school, were placed on a "Secure" status on Tuesday morning following information received from White County Sheriff Jorda...

The Illinois Department of Transportation has began a project to replace the two current bridges on Interstate 64 that span the Wabash River, located just east of Grayville in White County. This $136 ...

The Xenia Fire Department's annual Fish Fry is scheduled for Saturday, August 24th. Lunch service will begin at 11 am, featuring a menu that includes fish, pork burgers, hot dogs, fries, and beverages...

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) reported last Thursday that the unemployment rate in the state had risen by 0.2% to reach 5.2% in July. This data was based on preliminary informa...

Perdue Foods has issued a recall for 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders due to potential contamination with metal. The company explained that some chicken products may have been affe...

The Village of Wayne City has issued a boil order for all of East Section Line road until further notice. Please boil your water for human consumption.

The Edwards County School Board met last night. Mark Curtis has more.

Fairfield Rural Fire Department responded to a truck fire just shortly after 4 o'clock Monday afternoon on I-64 at the 109 milemarker. Upon arrival, firemen discovered a Chevrolet S-10 truck fully inv...

Fairfield Police responded Friday afternoon to Mach 1 just shortly before 5 o'clock concerning a retail theft. Officers had previously investigated the report and the accused, Cody L. Massie, 39, Fair...

Fairfield Police arrested three Fairfield residents last Thursday night for residential burglary. At approximately 11:50 pm, officers were dispatched to the 700 block of George Street to investigate t...