Category Archives: Local News

Reports out of Effingham, IL say a Flora man was arrested Friday for attempted kidnapping. The incident happened at about 7 a.m. Friday when Effingham police and Effingham County Sheriff’s deput...

With Dustin Harmon of Bellwether Advantage corralling things, the White County Board met with it's most expediated gathering in months. It took the board just under 40 minutes to get through business ...

Two men from McLeansboro have been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges related to their conduct during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Justin LaGesse, 37, and Theodore Midden...

A slight bit of light snow has blanketed portions of the WFIW Listening Area this morning. Temps will be working on cooling off starting today and wind chill readings are between 0 and -10 in the area...

The FCHS Board met in regular session Thursday evening with all board members present. The board unanimously approved the hiring of Baysinger Architects ,LLC as the gym renovation project architect. I...

The Edwards County School Board met in regular session Thursday in Albion. Mark Curtis was at the meeting and filed this report.... https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/420/20...

The FCHS varsity scholastic team went 3 and 0 Thursday night to capture first in the SIAC meet. Chase Cline was named MVP with 22 tossups, while Gabriel Barbre was named to the all tournament team wit...

Wabash Area Development, Inc. would like to thank the Fairfield National Bank in Fairfield, Fairfield Community High School students and athletes as well as the community for their contribution to the...

FCHS arid ISAC will be presenting the 24-25 FAFSA Workshop night. Senior Students and parents are invited to join FCHS officials in the 3rd Floor Computer Lab on Monday, January 22md at 6:00pm to get ...

The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is accepting scholarship application from Wayne County students with a Chamber connection. The scholarship, valued at $500.00 will be awarded to one male and one f...