Author Archives: Mark Wells
Sally Ann Grimes Brokaw, 84, of Albion
Sally Ann Grimes Brokaw, 84, of Albion passed away on September 9, 2024 at Oakview Nursing Home in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. Sally was born in Fairfield, Illinois on March 30, 1940 to Cleve and Dorothy (S...
Sep 10, 2024
Monument Commemorating Fallen Deputy, Sean Riley Installed at Courthouse Bandstand
A new monument honoring fallen Wayne County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Riley has been installed on the lawn of the Wayne County Courthouse by volunteers from Volunteers for a Progressive Fairfield (VPF). &...
Sep 10, 2024
FAIRFIELD WOMAN ARRESTED BY WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FOR OUTSTANDING WARRANT
Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested 26-year-old Brinna Shae Sisco of Fairfield just after 5:30 Monday afternoon on a Wayne County warrant for Unlawful Possession with the Intent to Deliver Meth...
Sep 10, 2024
Horse & Buggy Involved in Fatal Crash with Van Near Belle Rive
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has released the names of those involved in a tragic crash on Monday afternoon between a van and a horse-drawn buggy. At approximately 4:49 p.m., deputies ...
Sep 10, 2024
LARGE ITEM PICKUP FOR CITY OF FAIRFIELD THIS FRIDAY
Sunrise Sanitation will be doing large item pick up this Friday, (Sept. 13th). Set your items curbside on Thursday evening. Allowed Items: 1 large piece of furniture. Some examples are a regular couch...
Sep 10, 2024
FAIRFIELD FIREMEN RESPOND TO FIRE FRIDAY EVENING ON SW 7TH ST
A rubbish fire erupted at a home on Southwest 7th Street in Fairfield on Friday evening, spreading to a pickup truck, pallets, and a trailer at the property belonging to Scott Iverson. Firefighters fr...
Sep 10, 2024
FAIRFIELD POLICE ARREST TWO AREA RESIDENTS ON OUTSTANDING WARRANTS MONDAY
33-year-old Steven M. Thomas of Fairfield was arrested by Fairfield Police Monday afternoon around 4:30 on a Wayne County warrant charging him with Making a Terrorist Threat and Disorderly Conduct. Th...
Sep 10, 2024
ADULT FLU SHOT CLINIC SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER AT FAIRFIELD CITY HALL
An adult flu shot clinic conducted by the Wayne County Health Department will be held on Wednesday, October 2nd from 9:30am to 11am at Fairfield City Hall. The cost is $30 and numerous insurance provi...
Sep 10, 2024
ONE VEHICLE ACCIDENT MONDAY EVENING SENDS WEST SALEM RESIDENT TO EVANSVILLE HOSPITAL
Wayne County Sheriff's Department responded to a one vehicle, personal injury accident Monday afternoon just before 5:30 on County Highway 2 near County Rd 2675E just East of Mt. Erie. Deputies say a ...
Sep 10, 2024
USDA Reports Early Maturation of Illinois Crops
Illinois may see an early harvest this year as crops are maturing ahead of schedule. According to the latest report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 24% of the corn crop is now...
Sep 10, 2024