A semi-truck lost a tire on Monday and caused an accident with a motorcyclist on US 45 in Barnhill Township. The accident happened around 7:10 AM. A 1998 Harley-Davidson operated by 32-year-old Caleb Smith of Fairfield was traveling southbound on...
Four defendants were in Wayne County Court on initial charges of possession of meth. 26-year-old Matthew Frazier and 34-year-old Oakley Kempiak of Wayne City, 32-year-old Aimee R. Barr of Rinard, 57-year-old Christopher Hedden of Fairfield, face each a possession of...
The West Salem Fire Department has put their newest edition to their firehouse in service. The truck is a rescue truck that will go to assist on fire and medical runs. The truck was paid for from pork chop fundraiser...
The Albion City Council met Monday evening for their monthly session at City Hall. The council approved minutes from June’s meeting and approved the payment of bills for the month. The monthly report of the collector and superintendent as well...
Kenneth B. Obrecht, a devoted family man, passionate sports fan, and dedicated public servant, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 28, 2024, at the age of 78. Ken was born on July 2, 1945, in E. Chicago, Indiana,...
A Ridgeway man was arrested by Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputies Saturday on several failure to appear warrants out Wayne County, dating back to 2021. 37-year-old Cody E. Tipton was wanted on Wayne County Failure to Appear warrants for operation of...
GWRPC staff Taegan Garner and Jeff Vaughan attended the Illinois Connected Broadband Summit. Presentations covered a variety of topics from grant funding to project design. The conference was digital equity driven and staff were able to gain some insight on...
Denna E. Anderson, 78, of Fairfield, passed away at 8:05am on Friday, June 28, 2024, at her home. Denna was born on March 19, 1946, in Fairfield, IL, to Billy Bob and Rosalee (Morris) Carter. Denna worked over 25 years...
Each month, Fairfield Memorial Hospital takes the time to honor an employee as the Employee of the Month. The Employee of the Month is nominated by their peers as someone who has provided outstanding customer service and goes above and...