Category Archives: Local News

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Edwards County Correspondent, Mark Curtis has a recap of the Albion City Council Meeting from last (Monday) night.

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...

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...

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...