Category Archives: Local News

WEATHER SHIFT BRINGS RELIEF FROM HEAT
The Southern Illinois area can look forward to a reprieve from the recent sweltering heat as weather patterns shift, bringing near-normal temperatures and drier conditions for the rest of the week. Th...
Mark Wells 3h ago

TWO GUILTY PLEAS HANDED DOWN IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT TUESDAY
33-year-old Anthony J. Simpson of Fairfield pled guilty to Resisting a Peace Officer. He was sentenced to one year of conditional discharge and ordered to pay court costs. 39-year-old Matthew L. Rusle...
Mark Wells 3h ago

GRAYVILLE MAN ARRESTED AFTER INQUIRING ABOUT ACTIVE WARRANT
Freddie Swift of Grayville stopped by the White County Jail last Wednesday (August 13th) inquiring if he had an active warrant. Unexpectedly, he found he did have a warrant for his arrest due to faili...
Mark Wells 3h ago

EFFINGHAM COUNTY MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO ELDER FRAUD SCHEME
An Effingham County man has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges that he exploited an elderly victim out of more than $338,000. 42-year-old Edward L. Stief, Jr. admitted guilt to wire fraud, mai...
Mark Wells 3h ago

REAL LIFE CHURCH OPENS AS COMMUNITY TORNADO SHELTER, INSTALLS NEW GENERATOR
Real Life Church of Fairfield has become a refuge for the community during tornado warnings, opening its doors to provide shelter for both its congregation and local residents. Over the past year, man...
Mark Wells 3h ago

MASONIC LODGE TO HOST SATURDAY MORNING BREAKFAST DURING FALL FUN FEST
The Masonic Lodge will be up early on Saturday, September 20th cooking a hearty breakfast to kick off a full day of Fall Fun Fest activities. Serving will run from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Masonic Lod...
Mark Wells 3h ago

KIDDIE KORNER ACTIVITIES TO FOLLOW PARADE AT FALL FUN FEST
The Kiddie Kollege will once again organize Kiddie Korner activities on the High Rise east lawn during the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. The fun begins Saturday, September 20th immediately after the Kiddie...
Mark Wells 3h ago

PEDAL PULL RETURNS TO FALL FUN FEST AFTER LAST YEAR'S SUCCESS
The Pedal Pull made a big comeback at last year's Fairfield Fall Fun Fest, thanks to its new location near the High Rise and its placement in the schedule following the Kiddie Parade and Kiddie Korner...
Mark Wells 4h ago

HUCK'S DOWNTOWN FAIRFIELD UNDERGOING MAJOR RENOVATION
Huck's Convenience Store at 1st and West Main in downtown Fairfield is in the middle of a major renovation project. The interior of the store has already been remodeled, and work on the outside is now...
Mark Wells 9h ago

FAIRFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 112 BOARD MEETING RECAP FROM MONDAY NIGHT
The Fairfield Public School District #112 Board met Monday night. The Superintendent's report indicated a food service balance of just over $255,600. Bus inspections are complete, with repairs made fo...
Mark Wells 9h ago