Category Archives: Local News

    The U.S. Supreme Court announced Tuesday it will not immediately review Illinois' assault weapons ban, leaving the law in place at least until challenges to the law have been fully heard...

  The Wayne County Circuit Court has been busy this week.   24-year-old, Noel Walker of Fairfield pled guilty to DUI and was placed on one year of court supervision.   Seth Bradford, a ...

  In Wayne County Circuit Court Tuesday afternoon presided over by Judge Denton Aud, Fairfield resident Eric Vaughan made an appearance. Vaughan is currently facing charges of aggravated battery ...

  The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced an expanded list of high-risk ZIP codes, increasing mandatory testing for lead exposure of children who live within those areas. 14...

  Area residents are in for a day filled with excitement as Charley Brown Park in Flora plays host to a series of events tomorrow.   Kicking off the day at 9 am, the highly anticipated Globa...

  As Illinoisans gear up for the holiday weekend and the summer season, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is emphasizing the importance of adhering to proper safety measures wh...

    The IECC Adult Literacy program is actively seeking individuals who are eager to contribute to the betterment of their society.   The program is currently on the lookout for volunte...

The Wayne County 4-H Dog Obedience Show was held Monday evening at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. The winners of the Dog Obedience show were as follows. High Point Beginner- Jacey Smith Reserve High Po...

    The 2024 Wayne County Fair begins this Saturday and running through July 13th.   This year's fair features a variety of activities, including harness racing, church night, motocross...

      The Global War on Terror Wall of Remembrance will be coming to Flora today (Wednesday). The Wall will be departing the Kinmundy-Alma Fire Depsartment at 11:30 this (Wednesday) mor...