Category Archives: Local News

FLORA SCHOOL BUS INVOLVED IN CRASH NEAR RINARD; NO INJURIES REPORTED
A Flora school bus carrying children was involved in a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon west of Rinard. According to the Wayne County Sheriff's Department, the accident occurred at approximately 4 p...
Mark Wells May 05, 2026

GEFF MAN ARRESTED ON DUI, LICENSE CHARGES
Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 57-year-old Ronald Reynolds of Geff Saturday afternoon. Reynolds was taken into custody on charges of Driving Under The Influence and Driving While License Rev...
Mark Wells May 05, 2026

ELKVILLE MAN ARRESTED ON ASSAULT CHARGE IN WAYNE COUNTY
A 28-year-old man from Elkville was arrested last Friday night on an assault charge by Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies. Ethan R. Isom was transported and lodged in the Wayne County Jail and later rele...
Mark Wells May 05, 2026

WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF RECOGNIZES CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS WEEK
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is recognizing National Correctional Officers Week by honoring the service and dedication of correctional officers. In a statement, Sheriff Chris Otey thanked both pa...
Mark Wells May 05, 2026

YOUNG TALENTS ART SHOW HIGHLIGHTS AREA STUDENT ARTISTS IN WAYNE COUNTY
The first Young Talents Art Show, hosted by the Wayne County Arts Alliance, was held Saturday at Bob Boyles Hall, showcasing artwork from high school and college-age students across the region. Organi...
Mark Wells May 05, 2026

IECC CELEBRATES NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges marked National Apprenticeship Week on May 1st by recognizing the employers, students, and community partners helping build the region's workforce. Leaders from the...
Mark Wells May 05, 2026

ALBION CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECAP FROM MONDAY NIGHT
Edwards County Correspondent, Mark Curtis has a recap of the Albion City Council Meeting from last (Monday) night.
Mark Wells May 05, 2026

COOMER SWORN IN AS IECC STUDENT TRUSTEE
Samantha "Sam" Coomer of Fairfield has been officially sworn in as the newest Student Trustee for Illinois Eastern Community Colleges. Coomer is a student at Frontier Community College, where she is s...
Mark Wells May 05, 2026

FAIRFIELD FIRE CAPTAIN DARREN HOPPER RETIRES AFTER 32 YEARS
Veteran Fairfield Fire Department Captain Darren Hopper has retired after more than three decades of service. Hopper stepped down from his duties Wednesday, marking the end of a 32-year career with th...
Mark Wells May 05, 2026

FOUR ARRESTED FOLLOWING TRAFFIC STOPS IN JEFFERSON COUNTY DRUG INVESTIGATION
Michael S. Clarida Brianna M. Pino Timothy S. Kempf Kendall C. DeGrave Deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department made four arrests late Sunday night and early Monday mornin...
Mark Wells May 05, 2026