Category Archives: Local News
Drought and Rivers Update
Last week's rainfall from the remnants of Hurricane Helene brought several inches to the region. As a result, the latest U.S. Drought Monitor map from this past Thursday shows the rainfall knocked out...
Oct 05, 2024
Carson Collins Benefit Planned
A benefit for local resident, Carson Collins, is being put together by the Geff Ruritan Club. The public is invited to join the Ruritans on October 26th for a fundraiser dinner. The menu will include ...
Oct 05, 2024
Two Carmi Women Arrested
Reports out of White County say two women from Carmi have been arrested this past Thursday and Friday. 27 year old Senekqua Holland was arrested shortly after 11 p.m. Thursday, and was also arrested o...
Oct 05, 2024
Mt. Vernon, IL Man Charged After Report of Gun Shots
- A Mt. Vernon, IL man has been charged with Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm and Arson after Mt. Vernon Police responded to the 1100 block of Welkins for a report of gun shots around 7:35 Thursday m...
Oct 05, 2024
WAYNE COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS OFFERING REWARD FOR INFORMATION ON JOSHUA MUSGRAVE
The Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward to the person who can provide information for the warrant arrest of Joshua Musgrave. If you know the whereabouts of Musgrave, your tip could lead to...
Oct 04, 2024
TWO SENTENCED IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT THURSDAY
37-year-old Justin Harris of Sims was sentenced yesterday (Thursday) in Wayne County Circuit Court. Harris pleaded guilty to Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine and will be spending 10 consecutive ...
Oct 04, 2024
MT. ERIE FALL FESTIVAL BEGINS TONIGHT
The Mt. Erie Fall Festival is set to take place this weekend, kicking off on tonight at 5 PM with a cookie walk, followed by Bingo and a performance by Hayden Brown from 7pm - 10pm. Saturday's ...
Oct 04, 2024
PARENT/ TEACHER CONFERENCES SCHEDULED FOR BOTH NORTHSIDE & CENTER STREET GRADE SCHOOLS
Fairfield Public School District #112 will conduct Parent/Teacher Conferences at both North Side and Center Street Schools on the following dates: Wednesday, October 30th: 3:00pm to 7:00pm &nbs...
Oct 04, 2024
103RD ENFIELD MULE DAYS UNDERWAY THRU SUNDAY
The 103rd Enfield Mule Days is underway and runs thru Sunday afternoon. Carnival rides will be in operation from 5pm to 10pm tonight, Saturday after the parade until 10pm and Sunday 12 noon to 5pm. He...
Oct 04, 2024
IDNR INSTALLING EV STATIONS AT STATE PARKS, HISTORIC SITES
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is enhancing accessibility for electric vehicle (EV) owners by installing 40 EV charging stations at state parks and historic sites across Illinois....
Oct 04, 2024