Category Archives: Local News
CURRENT AREA RIVERS STAGES FROM THE US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY WEDNESDAY, JULY 17TH
Here's the current river stages according to the US Geological Survey. Little Wabash east of Fairfield stands at 20.35 feet (flood stage is at 17 ft.) . Meanwhile, the Skillet Fork at Wayne City has a...
Jul 17, 2024
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT HANDLE TWO CRASHES INVOLVING ANIMALS
Wayne County Sheriff's Department handled two separate crashes involving animals. The first accident occurred at 11 o'clock Monday night on County Road 410E and County Road 400N in Four Mile township ...
Jul 17, 2024
RFD-TV FEATURING THE SINGING BLACKSMITH OF WEST SALEM SATURDAY
Area residents are invited to watch a special Rural Heritage program on RFD-TV this weekend, showcasing The Singing Blacksmith, Bryan Dale Headley, from rural West Salem. Viewers can catch a glimpse o...
Jul 17, 2024
145th Annual White County Fair Opens August 3rd
The 145th annual White County Fair is quickly approaching, with a variety of exciting events lined up for attendees. This year, officials have planned two demolition derbies, with one kicking off the ...
Jul 17, 2024
JUNIOR LIVESTOCK ENTRY DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR THE ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
In response to the recent extreme weather conditions across the State of Illinois, the Illinois Department of Agriculture has announced an extension of the Junior Livestock Entry Deadline until tomorr...
Jul 17, 2024
Albion Public Library Summer Story Hour This (Wednesday) Morning
The Albion Public Library is holding Summer Story Hour on Wednesdays in July. The event runs from 10:30 am to 12 noon at the library located at 6 North 4th St. Open to kids ages 4 to 10. The program w...
Jul 17, 2024
FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE HOSTING WALK IN WEDNESDAY TODAY
Frontier Community College in Fairfield is hosting another Walk-In Wednesday event today, part of a series aimed at simplifying the enrollment process for prospective and returning students. The event...
Jul 17, 2024
REGISTRATION DAY TODAY (WEDNESDAY) FOR FAIRFIELD GRADE SCHOOL DISTRICT #112
Fairfield Public School District #112 will conduct registration for all students in preschool through 8th grade today (Wednesaday) at North Side School. Enter through the cafeteria doors on the north ...
Jul 17, 2024
Section of I-64 named "Deputy Sean Riley Memorial Highway"
Tuesday morning, members of the Wayne County Sheriff's Department along with Leslie Riley and her family attended an event at Willow Creek Venue for the unveiling of the name, "Deputy Sean Riley Memor...
Jul 17, 2024
FAIRFIELD GRADE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING RECAP FROM MONDAY JULY 15TH
The Fairfield Grade School District Board of Education met Monday night for their regular monthly meeting. In the Superintendent's Report, the district received 98% of its anticipated re...
Jul 17, 2024