Category Archives: Local News
POLICE PURSUIT EARLY THIS MORNING ENDS IN WALTONVILLE WITH THE ARREST OF A SANDOVAL MAN
(Photo credit: Christopher Police Department) A Sandoval man, 54-year-old Scott T. Danaha is in custody following a police pursuit that ended in Waltonville. Shortly after midnight, officers of the Ch...
Apr 22, 2025
ILLINOIS FARMERS MAKE SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS IN PLANTING AND CROP CONDITIONS, USDA REPORTS
Illinois farmers made notable strides in planting and crop development last week, according to the USDA update. The report indicates favorable weather conditions, with 4.1 days suitable for fieldwork ...
Apr 22, 2025
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL SET TO MEET TONIGHT
The Fairfield City Council is scheduled to meet tonight (Tuesday) at 6:00pm with several significant items on the agenda, ranging from election certifications to business development and public safety...
Apr 22, 2025
SHARMILLA KAKAC TO BE NAMED NEXT PRESIDENT OF FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Sharmilla Kakac of Fairfield has been selected to serve as the next President of Frontier Community College (FCC). The official announcement is expected to follow the Illinois Eastern Community...
Apr 22, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY CEO PROGRAMS ANNUAL TRADE SHOW SET FOR MAY 3RD
The Class of 2025 Wayne County CEO Program will host its Annual Trade Show on Saturday, May 3rd, from 9:00am to 12:00pm at Bob Boyles Hall on the campus of Frontier Community College. This high...
Apr 22, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD SET TO MEET THURSDAY
The Edwards County Community Unit School District No. 1 has announced its upcoming regular Board of Education meeting, scheduled for Thursday, April 24th at 7:00 p.m. The gathering will take place in ...
Apr 22, 2025
JUSTIN TITZER HIRED AS A NEW JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTY
Justin Titzer of Fairfield was sworn in Monday at the Jefferson County Courthouse as a new Deputy at the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department in Mt. Vernon. According to the Jefferson County S...
Apr 22, 2025
HAMILTON MEMORIAL MCLEANSBORO FAMILY CLINIC EARNS HIGH MARKS ON RURAL HEALTH CLINIC SURVEY
Hamilton Memorial McLeansboro Family Clinic is proud to announce the successful completion and passing of the Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Survey, reaffirming the organization's commitment to delivering ...
Apr 22, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ARREST OLNEY WOMAN ON TWO OUTSTANDING WARRANTS
Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 22-year-old Jessica L. Loyd of Olney Sunday afternoon on two warrants, one from Wayne County for Failure to Appear on charges of Burglary, Theft and Possession...
Apr 21, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY PROM SET FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 26TH
The Edwards County High School Prom is set for Saturday, April 26th. Garden Gala Promenade will take place at the south side of the courthouse starting at 6pm. Students participating need to arrive by...
Apr 21, 2025