Category Archives: Local News
FAIRFIELD HOSTS TOM WICKHAM CROSS COUNTRY INVITATIONAL TODAY
The Tom Wickham Cross Country Invitational will return to Leo F. French Memorial Park today with girls runners starting at 9:30am and boys at 10:15am in a competitive outdoor meet that continues to dr...
Aug 30, 2025
LADY MULES KICKOFF CLASSIC VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT SET FOR TODAY
The Fairfield Lady Mules will host the annual Kickoff Classic Volleyball Tournament on today at Fairfield Community High School and the Center Street gyms. Eight teams are entered in the event, divide...
Aug 30, 2025
FELONY CHARGES FILED IN FATAL CRASH IN SALINE COUNTY
After a thorough investigation by the Illinois State Police (ISP), the Saline County State's Attorney's Office is charging 21-year-old Jacob C. Ahrens of Ridgway with two counts of Aggravated Driving ...
Aug 30, 2025
JASPER SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES NEW SUPERINTENDENT, STAFF HIRES AT JULY MEETING
The Jasper School Board of Education met July 17th and has released details of their meeting. Board members approved the consent agenda, including minutes, financial reports, and bills. Several person...
Aug 30, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT MAKES TWO ARRESTS ON WARRANTS
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department reports two arrests Thursday on outstanding warrants. Deputies arrested 47-year-old Terry A. Hixenbaugh of Mt. Vernon on a Wayne County warrant for Failure to App...
Aug 29, 2025
SPEEDY TRIAL DEMAND FILED IN WAYNE COUNTY MURDER CASE
A speedy trial demand has been filed in the case of 32-year-old Kaine Nino, who is charged with the March 20, 2025, beating death of 57-year-old Curtis D. Sutton of Fairfield. A Wayne County Grand Jur...
Aug 29, 2025
I-64 WABASH RIVER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT REMAINS ON SCHEDULE
The multi-million dollar project to replace the Interstate 64 bridge over the Wabash River has passed the one-year mark and remains on schedule, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation....
Aug 29, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU TO CONDUCT ANNUAL CORN YIELD SURVEY SEPTEMBER 4TH
The Edwards County Farm Bureau will conduct its 18th annual corn yield survey on Thursday, September 4th. Corn fields will be checked in every township across the county. Farmers who do not wish to ha...
Aug 29, 2025
FORD AND GM ANNOUNCE MAJOR VEHICLE RECALLS
Ford and General Motors have issued recalls affecting hundreds of thousands of vehicles due to safety concerns, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Ford Pickup Truck Recal...
Aug 29, 2025
CDC ISSUES FOOD SAFETY ALERT OVER SALMONELLA IN EGGS
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a food safety alert following a Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs. The outbreak has affected 95 people across 14 states, with ...
Aug 29, 2025