Category Archives: Local News
Fairfield Man Arrested on Wayne County Warrant
Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a Fairfield Man on Monday who they say was walking along the roadway. Deputies arrested 18-year-old Bryan A, Bailey on warrants for obstructing justice, ...
Tony Collins Jan 11, 2024
Johnsonville Man Arrested Following Call to Residence
A Johnsonville man was arrested by Wayne County Sheriff’s Officials after a call about erratic behavior on Sunday. Upon arrival, deputies met with the complainant and located 30-year-old James R...
Tony Collins Jan 11, 2024
Some Places Are Opening Their Doors Next Week As Warming Centers
With the coming weather over the next few days, some area businesses and churches are announcing that they will be warming centers for those who need them. Fairfield Memorial Hospital has announced th...
Tony Collins Jan 11, 2024
Weather Related Cancellations Already Announced for Next Week
With the potential of snow and cold weather, some cancellations have already come down for next week. Next week’s Fairfield Girls Basketball action for Freshman and JV with Gibson Southern and E...
Tony Collins Jan 11, 2024
A Rollercoaster of Weather Events Expected for the Area
Weatherwise, today will be the best day fro a few days. Tonight, a weather system bringing heavy rain and potential snowfall will start to come into the region. Beginning tomorrow morning, a Wind Advi...
Tony Collins Jan 11, 2024
Abortions In Illinois Surge In 2022 Due To Out Of State Patients
More and more people are traveling to Illinois to get an abortion. The Illinois Department of Public Health’s annual abortion stats report shows more than 56-thousand were performed in Illinois ...
Tony Collins Jan 11, 2024
Pritzker Celebrates Economic Development Milestones In 2023
Governor Pritzker is celebrating last year’s economic development milestones as Illinois advances into 2024. The governor says Illinois business is stronger than ever and there’s no better...
Tony Collins Jan 11, 2024
Illinois Awarding $28M For Local Park And Recreational Facility Projects
Illinois is awarding more than 28-million-dollars in state grant funding for local park and recreational facility projects around the state. The grant program provides up to 90-percent of project cost...
Tony Collins Jan 11, 2024
Clay County Man Arrested On No-Bond Theft Warrant
The Clay County Sheriff's Office, ILEAS SRT and U.S. Marshals Service conducted an operation in Xenia on Wednesday relating to a Clay County Arrest Warrant. Around 8:30 in the morning, law enforcement...
Tony Collins Jan 10, 2024
Wayne County Chamber Announces Annual Dinner Date
The Annual Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Dinner Meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 11, 2024. During the meeting, the Business of the Year and Community Service Award will be presented. Nominati...
Tony Collins Jan 10, 2024