Author Archives: Mark Wells
COTTRILL ARRESTED FOR METH POSSESSION
Wayne County Sheriff's deputies arrested 46-year-old Bobby Cottrill of Fairfield of a charge of Possession of Methamphetamine. Cottrill was arrested just shortly after 3:30 Monday afternoon and was tr...
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Alice May Straube, 80, of Fairfield
Alice May Straube, 80, of Fairfield, passed away at 6:08AM on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at her home. She was a homemaker. Alice was born in Fairfield on April 5, 1944, to Sayle and Grace Alice (McCullou...
Jul 16, 2024
FAIRFIELD PARK DISTRICT BOARD MEETING SUMMARY FROM JULY 11TH
The Fairfield Park District Board met for their monthly meeting July 11th. Highlights of the meeting include: Park Superintendent Chris Jenkins reported that he and his Park employees ar...
Jul 16, 2024
DIMAGGIOS PIZZA IN FAIRFIELD OPENING A LOCATION IN FLORA
Monday, Joe and Jennifer DiMaggio of Fairfield revealed their plans to broaden their pizza business by opening a new location in Flora. The couple is currently in the midst of renovating the previous ...
Jul 16, 2024
PROPERTY DAMAGE CRASH IN CISNE MONDAY AFTERNOON
Wayne County Sheriff's Department handled a two vehicle property damage accident Monday afternoon just shortly after 12:30 on Park St. near the Trust Bank in Cisne. Deputies say a 1999 Dodge Ram drive...
Jul 16, 2024
Heavy Rains In The Area Produces Serious Flooding Conditions in Jefferson and Washington Counties
With heavy rains in the area, Jefferson County Authorities are alerting motorists of closed roads due to flashing flooding. the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department is reporting several roads with wa...
Jul 16, 2024
PRISON SENTENCES HANDED DOWN RECENTLY IN EDWARDS COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
Edwards County State's Attorney, Eric St. Ledger released information on two individuals recently sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections. 30-year- old Kristina M. Randall of Fort B...
Jul 16, 2024
New Storm Siren Testing Day and Time for Norris City
Mayor Skip Land of Norris City has announced a change in the schedule for the monthly storm siren testing in the village. Going forward, the testing will take place on the first Tuesday of every month...
Jul 16, 2024
Effingham Performance Center Announces Season 15 Schedule
The Effingham Performance Center has unveiled its schedule for Season 15, featuring a diverse range of national, regional, and local acts. The lineup includes: The Marshall Tucker Band, Terri C...
Jul 16, 2024
Stormy May Baker, 26, of Norris City
Stormy May Baker, 26, of Norris City, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024. She was born on May 23, 1998, in Fairfield, Illinois, the daughter of Bryan Baker and Christine Marie Zaiko. Stormy worked a...
Jul 16, 2024