On Sunday at approximately 10:00am, Wayne County Sheriff's Officials were called to respond to a rural residence in Keenes, Il. The caller advised they believed
Wayne County Sheriff Chris Otey announced on Thursday a large scale methamphetamine seizure and arrest of 59 year old Jesse L. Owen of rural Fairfield. On October 10, 2022 Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputies obtained a search warrant after an investigation led to evidence of a […]
The Fairfield City Council will meet tonight at 6 p.m. in City Hall, with a Public Hearing to rezone properties to be held prior to the regular meeting at 5:50 p.m. Items in Routine Business include an ordinance to rezone hospital owned property from an R-2 Zone to a P Zone, an ordinance to rezone city owned property from an R-3 Zone to P Zone, a street closing request for FCHS Homecoming, and a resolution for an appointment to the Police Pension Fund. Other items on the agenda are an ordinance for the transfer of property between the Park District & the City, TIF Redevelopment Agreement for the Water Tower Project, TIF Redevelopment Agreement with Ginger Ale's, and an ordinance authorizing modification of the city's agreement with Sunrise Sanitation. Two people were formally charged in Wayne County Court on Monday in connection to a joint operation with Wayne City Police that we reported on last week. 43-year-old Paxton D. Bruce of Wayne City was formally charged with Cl
The Wayne Chamber of Commerce along with Potts Family Pharmacy of Fairfield are excited to announce a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate their Grand Opening today at 12:00 PM. Potts Family Pharmacy is owned and operated by Stephan and Tiffany Potts of Fairfield. Stephan and Tiffany along with their 4 boys reside in Fairfield. They also welcome Ashley Gonzalez- pharmacy technician and Ethan Clutter- pharmacy technician to the team. Potts Family Pharmacy is located in the Save A Lot building at 709 West Main St., Suite A. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM. Grand Opening will be Saturday September 10. The Wayne County Board met for its monthly meeting Thursday evening with 11 board members present to work through a very light agenda. Southern 14 Workforce Investment Board Executive Director Pam Barbee addressed the board, explaining the services provided by the organization. The organization serves the counties of Wayne, Edwards, Wabash, Hamilton, White, Saline, Gallat
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from noon today until 11 p.m. Wednesday for portions of south-central, southwest, and west-central Illinois. The jet stream is going to be pushing into the upper Midwest which will keep storms and cooler temperatures to our north. This will allow dangerous heat to build into our region. Heat indices could reach between 100 and 105 today, with index values possibly reaching around 110 on Tuesday and Wednesday. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose