Category Archives: Local News

NLID (Nutrient Loss Inhibitor Demonstration Plot) Field Day Date Set
The Wayne County Farm Bureau and Wabash Valley Service Company are excited to continue the opportunity for farmers to learn about nutrient loss inhibitors and nutrient use efficiency through our Nutri...
Mark Wells Jul 18, 2024

DEADLINE APPROACHES FOR THOSE WITH LICENSES ISSUED THROUGH ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Illinois workers with professional licenses should start working on the renewal process soon. State Representative Dave Severin has issued a statement reminding those who possess licenses the standard...
Mark Wells Jul 18, 2024

Illinois Eastern Community College Board of Trustees Meeting Recap From Tuesday
The Board of Trustees of the Illinois Eastern Community College District met Tuesday night, July 16th at Lincoln Trail College, Robinson, Illinois. Highlights from the meeting include; Affiliation agr...
Mark Wells Jul 18, 2024

FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL SETS REGISTRATION DATES
Fairfield Community High School has set the dates for registration for the upcoming school year. Online registration is set for today (July 18th) thru Tuesday, August 13th. Instructions for online reg...
Mark Wells Jul 18, 2024

WAYNE COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE ANNOUNCE ADDITIONAL CHARGES AGAINST A FAIRFIELD WOMAN
This past Sunday, Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 8, was requested by the Fairfield Police Department to assist in the death investigation of a 1-year-old male and ...
Mark Wells Jul 18, 2024

McLeansboro City Council Meeting Recap From Tuesday
The McLeansboro City Council convened for their regular meeting on a Tuesday night, with a session lasting about 45 minutes. One of the key highlights of the meeting was a presentation by Chris...
Mark Wells Jul 18, 2024

TWO MT VERNON RESIDENTS ARRESTED MONDAY ON GUN AND DRUG CHARGES
Two individuals from Mt. Vernon were arrested early on a Monday morning on charges related to drugs and firearms. The Mt. Vernon Police Department and Jefferson County Sheriff's Office J...
Mark Wells Jul 18, 2024

CARMI MAN ARRESTED ON WAYNE COUNTY WARRANTS
Wayne County Sheriff's Department Tuesday night shortly after 9 o'clock arrested 19-year-old Bryan Bailey Jr from Carmi on a Wayne County warrant. The warrant stems from Failure to Appear charges of C...
Mark Wells Jul 17, 2024

WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT NEWS FROM FRIDAY JULY 11TH
57-year-old Tina M. Melton of Keenes pled guilty in Wayne County Circuit Court Friday to a charge of DUI, a Class A misdemeanor. Melton was placed one one year of court supervision plus court costs.
Mark Wells Jul 17, 2024

FREE SWIM DAY FRIDAY AT FAIRFIELD CITY SWIMMING POOL
The Fairfield Park District has announced another FREE swim day this Friday, July 19th. This event is sponsored by Recreated Health and will be held from 1pm to 5pm Friday.
Mark Wells Jul 17, 2024