Category Archives: Local News

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that two beaches at Rend Lake will open for the summer season beginning May 15th. Officials say both South Sandusky Beach and North Marcum Beach will welcome...

Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 179,000 vehicles due to a defect involving the front seat frame in certain late-model SUVs and pickup trucks. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety...

Law enforcement officers from across Illinois gathered in Springfield on Thursday to honor fallen colleagues during the annual Illinois Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony. The Illinois State Police (ISP)...

  A major acquisition is bringing new hope to Albion following the closure of Champion Laboratories earlier this year. Memphis Tennessee based Premium Guard, Inc. announced it has acquired key in...

The City of Fairfield Water Distribution Department has announced that it will be flushing water hydrants throughout the city from May 11th to May 15th. This annual process is an important part of mai...

The Edwards County Commissioners will meet Monday, May 11th at the Edwards County Courthouse beginning at 9 a.m. Items on the agenda include approval of minutes from previous meetings, reports from co...

All highway vehicles are invited to join the Wasabi Ride tomorrow (Saturday) hosted by Not Your Ordinary Church (NYOC) at 120 North St, Fairfield. The event is being held in memory of Alexis Sargent, ...

22-year-old Steven A. Smith Jr. of Fairfield, pleaded guilty to a charge of damage to property in Wayne County Circuit Court on Tuesday. Smith received a 12-month conditional discharge plus court cost...

(left to right): Kenzie Alvis, Mikkie Hearle, Aidyn Dickey, Kadence Hyder, Esme Krupp, and Allison Shannon   Members of the Cisne FFA Parliamentary Procedure Team earned a second-place finish at ...

The 2026 Mount Erie Farmers Market will be held every Tuesday from June through August at the Mount Erie Ruritan Pavilion in Mount Erie. The market will operate from 8 a.m. to noon and will feature a ...