Category Archives: Local News

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has announced a new grant program aimed at restoring abandoned and neglected cemeteries across the state. The Cemetery Relief F...

In the early evening hours on Monday, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department received information regarding a possible homicide at an unknown location. Deputies were given details of a suspect vehi...

Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for the person or persons who damaged a vehicle owned by Ron Cooper a 1957 buick, someone had knocked holes thru the windows causing damage. Crimestoppe...

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department reports a juvenile was arrested Monday following reports of vehicle burglaries at the Mt. Vernon Gun and Sportsman Club on North Miller Lake Lane. Deputies we...

The Kiddie Kollege will once again organize Kiddie Korner activities on the High Rise east lawn during the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. The fun begins Saturday, September 20th immediately after the Kiddie...

A new nonprofit dedicated to promoting creativity and supporting local artists will host its first public event during the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. The Wayne County Arts Alliance will present Art Afte...

Sims Congregational Christian Church will host a free community movie night on Friday, September 12th beginning at 7 p.m, held outside on a big movie screen. The featured film will be Breakthrough, a ...

The Pedal Pull made a big comeback at last year's Fairfield Fall Fun Fest, thanks to its new location near the High Rise and its placement in the schedule following the Kiddie Parade and Kiddie Korner...

The Fairfield Fall Fun Fest will host a delicious Baked Goods Contest on Saturday, September 20th at RJ on Main. Categories include Pies, Cookies, Breads, Cake/Cupcakes (1/2 dozen), and other baked go...

Xenia Community Church will host a Chicken Noodle Dinner on Saturday, September 13th from 4 to 7 p.m. The meal will include chicken and noodles, two sides, and dessert. Cost is $12 per adult and $6 pe...