2026 FAIRFIELD PAINTOUT CONTINUES WITH ARTISTS PAINTING ACROSS WAYNE COUNTY
The 2026 Fairfield PaintOut is underway, with artists continuing to work at locations throughout Wayne County. Today, artists have the option of traveling to Cedarhurst Museum in Mount Vernon to paint...
View ArticleONE KILLED IN CRASH INVOLVING GRAIN TRUCK NEAR NEW HAVEN
One person was killed Wednesday afternoon in a traffic crash on Illinois Route 141 near New Haven. Illinois State Police say the crash occurred shortly before 4:30 p.m. and involved a truck-tractor...
View ArticleWAYNE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS HONORED FOR FAFSA COMPLETION RATES
Three Wayne County high schools have been recognized by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission for strong financial aid application completion rates among students. Wayne City High School earned a...
View ArticleONE INJURED, ONE IN CUSTODY FOLLOWING RURAL MT. VERNON STABBING
One person was injured and another taken into custody following a stabbing Wednesday morning in rural Mt. Vernon. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department responded to a residence in the 10,000 block...
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FORMER CARTERVILLE TEACHER, COACH WAKEY CASE CONTINUED TO DECEMBER
Former Carterville teacher and football coach John “Jake” Wakey appeared in Williamson County court Wednesday in connection with nine counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Wakey appeared by...
View ArticleWAYNE CITY FALL TOWN-WIDE RUMMAGE SALES SET FOR OCTOBER 2ND & 3RD
The Village of Wayne City has announced its annual Fall Town-Wide Rummage Sales will be held Friday and Saturday, October 2-3. Residents who would like to have their sale included on the official sales...
View ArticleMT. VERNON MAN FACES BURGLARY, DRUG CHARGES
A Mt. Vernon man faces burglary, trespassing and drug charges following an investigation by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded around 7 p.m. September 21 to a report of a...
View ArticleJEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO HOST HERITAGE FESTIVAL
The Jefferson County Historical Society will celebrate local history and fall traditions with its 2026 Heritage Festival at the Village on Saturday, October 3rd. The festival will run from 10 a.m. to 3...
View ArticleHARVEST CRAFT FAIR SET FOR OCTOBER 3RD AT HARMONIE STATE PARK
Harmonie State Park will host its Harvest Craft Fair on Saturday, October 3rd offering a full day of shopping, food and family activities. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time around...
View ArticleMCLEANSBORO COUNCIL SETS TRICK-OR-TREAT HOURS, FALL CLEANUP DATES
The McLeansboro City Council handled personnel changes, community events, TIF reimbursements and other city business during its latest meeting. The meeting opened with members of the local Kiwanis Club...
View ArticleTWO-VEHICLE CRASH ON ILLINOIS 15 SENDS TWO WOMEN TO HOSPITAL
A Fairfield woman was taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon on Illinois Highway 15 at County Road 2300 East east of Fairfield at the Merriam Crossroads. According to the...
View ArticleFOUR SENTENCED TUESDAY IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
Four defendants were sentenced Tuesday in Wayne County Circuit Court. 31-year-old Jamar L. Young of Centralia man was sentenced to two years of conditional discharge in a misdemeanor theft case. Young...
View ArticleFAIRFIELD DISTRICT 112 ANNOUNCES PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE DATES
Fairfield Public School District #112 has announced dates for upcoming parent-teacher conferences at North Side and Center Street schools. Conferences will be held Monday, October 5th from 5 to 7 p.m....
View ArticleWAYNE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO HOLD ADULT FLU CLINIC AT FAIRFIELD CITY HALL
The Wayne County Health Department will hold an adult flu vaccination clinic next month at Fairfield City Hall. The clinic is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13th from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Flu shots will...
View ArticleALBION FALL CLEANUP SET FOR OCTOBER 8TH
The City of Albion and Sunrise Sanitation will hold the city’s annual Fall Cleanup on Thursday, October 8th. The cleanup is available only to residents within the Albion city limits. Residents are...
View ArticleANNUAL MEAT RAFFLE TO BENEFIT CLAY COUNTY HOSPICE PROGRAM
The Clay County Community Health Foundation is once again holding its annual fundraiser to support hospice services throughout the region. This year’s fundraiser will feature a meat raffle, with...
View ArticleGRAYVILLE CITY-WIDE YARD SALE SET FOR OCTOBER 10TH
The Grayville Chamber of Commerce will hold its fall City-Wide Yard Sale on Saturday, October 10th. Yard sales throughout the community will begin at 7 a.m., with maps available to help shoppers find...
View ArticleFIRST ANNUAL MT. ERIE CHOWDER SET FOR OCTOBER 10TH
The Village of Mt. Erie will sponsor the first annual Mt. Erie Chowder on Saturday, October 10th at the Mt. Erie Ruritan Building. Serving of chowder, drinks and desserts will begin at noon. Bulk...
View ArticleREND LAKE TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY WITH BIKING EVENT
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and community partners will celebrate National Public Lands Day with a biking-themed event Sept. 26 at the Rend Lake Project Office and Visitor Center. Activities will...
View ArticleWAYNE CITY MATTERS PLANS FALL CARNIVAL AND CHRISTMAS PARADE
Wayne City Matters is preparing for two upcoming community events, including a Fall Carnival in October and the annual Christmas Parade in November. The Fall Carnival will be held Saturday, October...
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