Category Archives: Local News
White House Teaming Up City, State To Help Migrant Apply For Work Permits
The White House is teaming up with the city of Chicago and the state of Illinois to launch a pilot program to help migrants apply for work permits. The Sun Times reports the Biden administration pilot...
Tony Collins Nov 07, 2023
Miller Family Practice and Dentistry of Fairfield to Merge with Mount Carmel Dental Practice
A local dental practice will be merging with a Mount Carmel Dentist office in the near future. In a letter obtained by WFIW Radio, Bryce Miller, Dentist with Miller Family Practice and Dentistry says ...
Tony Collins Nov 06, 2023
Albion Park District Board meets at 6
The Albion Parks Board meets at 6 this evening at Albion City Hall. Under old business, the board will look at restroom renovations, and updates to new playground equipment as well as the pickleball c...
Tony Collins Nov 06, 2023
Cisne Woman Arrested in Olney On Meth Related Charges
A Cisne woman was arrested late Saturday Evening following a traffic stop. At 11:43 PM, 50-year-old Gina G. Gantenbein was arrested for Delivery and or Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamin...
Tony Collins Nov 06, 2023
2nd Installment of Wayne Co. Property Taxes Due Thursday
The second installment of the Wayne County property tax bills,is due this Thursday, November 9. Please keep in mind, the courthouse will be closed on Friday, November 10 for Veteran's Day. Wayne Count...
Tony Collins Nov 06, 2023
Wayne City Freshman Named High School Volunteer of the Year
Lifeboat Alliance Family Shelter of Mount Vernon. Has named a Wayne City High School Freshman as their high school volunteer of the year. Freshman Connor Gerrish, was named as the high school voluntee...
Tony Collins Nov 06, 2023
FMH Senior Life Solutions Sponsoring Antique Christmas Angel Tree
The Senior Life Solutions Department at Fairfield Memorial Hospital is sponsoring an Antique Christmas Angel Tree for older adults throughout the community who are in need or do not have any family ne...
Tony Collins Nov 06, 2023
FCHS Academic Team Goes 2-2 in Mount Vernon
The Fairfield Community High School Varsity Scholastic team went 2 and 2 in a SIAC meet over the weekend. FCHS defeated Mt. Vernon and Herrin and lost to Marion by 10 points on the last question. They...
Tony Collins Nov 06, 2023
The Clothesline and Midwest Food Bank Are Teaming Up for Food Baskets
The Clothesline in Fairfield is teaming up with the Midwest Food Bank once again to provide Christmas food boxes. The give away will be on Saturday, December 16 starting at 7:00 AM. Officials with the...
Tony Collins Nov 06, 2023
Medicare 101 Event at Wayne County Senior Center Tonight
Tonight is an important night as the Wayne County Senior Center and Community Center at 302 West Main Street will be holding a Medicare Part D 101 event. Patty Michels and Lisa Thomason, Senior Health...
Tony Collins Nov 06, 2023