Author Archives: Mark Wells
2024 Illinois State Fair In Springfield Breaks Attendance Records
The 2024 Illinois State Fair is making history. Governor Pritzker announced this year's fair broke attendance records when more than 773-thousand people attended the eleven-day event last month. The 2...
Sep 17, 2024
Grayville Woman Airlifted After Bicycle Accident
On Saturday afternoon, a Grayville woman suffered critical injuries in a bicycle accident. Just before 2:30, 30-year-old Allysa R. Brown was riding her bicycle on Old Albion Highway in Grayville when ...
Sep 17, 2024
Wilma C. Marsh, 94, of Fairfield
94 year old Fairfield resident, Wilma C. Marsh passed away at Cisne Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Cisne, Illinois, on Monday, September 16, 2024. Wilma was born on June 15, 1930 to Grover and Mary ...
Sep 17, 2024
FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST KIDDIE PARADE SET FOR SATURDAY
The Fairfield Fall Fun Fest Kiddie Parade, sponsored by WADI/Headstart in Fairfield is set for Saturday beginning at 11am. Participants are asked to meet at the Northside School Parking Lot at 10:30am...
Sep 17, 2024
TRUCKING COMPANY THAT CONTRACTS WITH THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE CEASING OPERATIONS, DOES NOT AFFECT THE FAIRFIELD POST OFFICE
A Robinson Trucking and Logistics Company that had a contract with the US Postal Service to transport mail, has informed more than 650 employees-over 480 of whom are drivers-that it is shutting down o...
Sep 17, 2024
FAIRFIELD CITY WIDE FALL YARD SALES SET FOR OCTOBER 12TH
The Fairfield City Wide Yard Sales is set for Saturday, October 12th. To get on the map, call the Chamber office at 618-842-6116 or stop by the office at 121 East Main St. Deadline to get on the map i...
Sep 17, 2024
Trial Challenging Illinois' Assault Weapons Ban Underway
A trial challenging Illinois' assault weapons ban is underway. A federal judge in East St. Louis is considering whether the ban is constitutional. An attorney representing gun dealers and owners argue...
Sep 17, 2024
WAYNE CITY FFA HOSTING BENEFIT AND AUCTION FOR KEEGAN SMITH
Wayne City FFA Chapter will be hosting a benefit lunch and auction for former Wayne City FFA member, Keegan Smith. The benefit will be held Sunday, September 22nd with a meal from 11:30am to 2pm. The ...
Sep 17, 2024
64TH ANNUAL WAYNE CITY RURITAN BEAN DAYS SET FOR SEPTEMBER 21ST THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28TH
The 64th annual Wayne City Bean Days celebration is set to kick off on Saturday, September 21st and will run through Saturday, September 28th. This year's theme is "Recipe for small town success" and ...
Sep 17, 2024
SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH
JV HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL FROM THE TRAINYARD MONDAY NIGHT: Fairfield 32, Sesser-Valier-WV 6 OTHER AREA SCORES: Benton 34, Murphysboro 0 Breese Mater Dei 23, Effingham 13 Carmi 48, Vienna-Goreville 6 Ham...
Sep 17, 2024