Category Archives: Local News
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ARREST FOUR OVER THE WEEKEND
Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies arrest four area individuals over the weekend. Early Friday, just after midnight, deputies responded to a call about a suspected domestic battery in Cisne. After interv...
Apr 28, 2025
FAIRFIELD POLICE ARREST TWO FAIRFIELD RESIDENTS OVER THE WEEKEND
Fairfield Police Department make two arrests over the weekend. Friday afternoon at approximately 3:40 p.m., police arrested 39-year-old Matthew L. Rusler of Fairfield. Rusler is accused of assaulting ...
Apr 28, 2025
BIKE SAFETY DAY COMING TO ALBION SATURDAY, MAY 3RD
Mark your calendars for a fun and educational event coming up in Edwards County. On Saturday, May 3rd, from 1 to 4 p.m., the House of Prayer will host a Bike Safety Day, open to all kids from kinderga...
Apr 28, 2025
AREA WALMART'S AMONG 11 STORES WHERE THE INTERIOR IS TAKING ON A DIFFERENT, UPDATED LOOK
Walmart is rolling out a major upgrade across several stores, including the Fairfield location which has undergone a major change to the interior of the store. The retail giant announced that i...
Apr 28, 2025
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TO CONDUCT DISTRACTED DRIVING ENFORCEMENT PATROLS IN MAY
The Illinois State Police (ISP) is set to conduct Distracted Driving Enforcement Patrols in Effingham, Marion, Richland, and White counties during May. This initiative aims to enforce distracted drivi...
Apr 28, 2025
11TH ANNUAL CLAY CITY AREA-WIDE CALL TO PRAY, THURSDAY, MAY 1ST
Churches within the Clay City School District will come together to lead prayer and music during the 74th Annual National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 1st at 7:00 p.m. The event will be hosted by th...
Apr 28, 2025
CASA FOR KIDS EXPANDING IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
The CASA program is expanding to better serve children in need across several counties. Second Circuit Chief Judge Melissa Morgan has announced a major merger that unites CASA of Franklin and Hamilton...
Apr 28, 2025
LOCALLY OWNED BAKERY OPENING IN DOWNTOWN FAIRFIELD
The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, April 30th at 10am to welcome a new business in downtown Fairfield. 6-juan-8 Bakery will be opening their doors at 208 ...
Apr 28, 2025
NEW THRIFT & CONSIGNMENT STORE OPENS IN FAIRFIELD
Fairfield welcomes a new Thrift & Consignment store; Thrift Haven opened for business Saturday at their location of 119 East Main St. Owner, Avery Webb says the store will offer baby, kids, adult ...
Apr 28, 2025
PAINTERS RESCUED AFTER SCAFFOLDING COLLAPSE IN MOUNT VERNON
A tense situation ended safely Saturday morning in Mount Vernon, thanks to the swift actions of the Mount Vernon Fire Department. Around 11 a.m., two painters became stranded between 135 and 150 feet ...
Apr 28, 2025