Category Archives: Local News
WAYNE COUNTY CROP YIELD TOUR 2025 REPORTS VARYING RESULTS
The 2025 Wayne County Crop Yield Tour has revealed significant variations in crop yields across different regions of the county. The countywide averages stood at 170 bushels per acre for corn and 47.6...
Sep 12, 2025
CLIVE GERLACH NAMED ECHS SEPTEMBER STUDENT OF THE MONTH
Pictured L to R:Hayley Perry, Emily Spray, Owen Lynch, Aiden McDowell, Clive Gerlach, Chase Shelton, Cody Greathouse, Quentin Pike, Aidan Roosevelt, Parker Biggs Edwards County High School has ...
Sep 12, 2025
DRY CONDITIONS PERSIST ACROSS SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
Abnormally dry conditions continue to affect all of Southern Illinois, with no significant rainfall expected for at least a week. Wayne County experienced its 7th driest August in 131 years, with rain...
Sep 12, 2025
​JUDGE ROBERT C. "R.C." BOLLINGER APPOINTED TO FIFTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS
Robert C. "R.C." Bollinger has been appointed to serve as a justice with the Fifth District Court of Appeals in Mt. Vernon. His appointment fills a vacancy on the court, bringing the number of justice...
Sep 12, 2025
13TH ANNUAL MT. VERNON FALL FEST RETURNS SEPTEMBER 26TH & 27TH WITH FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
The 13th annual Mt. Vernon Fall Fest is set to take over 9th Street and Jordan Street in downtown Mt. Vernon on Friday, September 26th and Saturday, September 27th. This family-friendly event promises...
Sep 12, 2025
ANNUAL JASPER PTO CHILI SUPPER SET FOR SEPTEMBER 16TH
The Jasper PTO will host its Annual Chili Supper on Tuesday, September 16th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Jasper Grade School. The event will feature chili, hotdogs, peanut butter sandwiches, and cookies,...
Sep 12, 2025
FCHS CLASS OF 1975 TO HOST 50TH REUNION CELEBRATION OCTOBER 18TH
The Fairfield Community High School Class of 1975 will celebrate its 50th reunion with a special event on Saturday, October 18th. The celebration will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Fairfield...
Sep 12, 2025
NOBLE WOMAN KILLED IN HEAD-ON CRASH ON US 50
A 60-year-old Noble woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon along U.S. Route 50 just east of Noble. According to Illinois State Police Troop 9, Kimberly Black was traveling westbound...
Sep 11, 2025
CISNE MAN ARRESTED ON METH CHARGE
Wayne County deputies arrested a Cisne man Tuesday afternoon after reportedly finding him in possession of methamphetamine. Deputies say they encountered 49-year-old Jeremy Beck around 1:20 p.m. on Se...
Sep 11, 2025
HANNAH HOUSE TO CELEBRATE 20 YEARS DURING FALL FUN FEST
The Hannah House Museum will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a special birthday party during this year's Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. Niki and Jami Roethe will host the celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p...
Sep 11, 2025