Category Archives: Local News

FIRE LEAVES NORTH MT. VERNON HOME A TOTAL LOSS ON THANKSGIVING
A vacant house on the north side of Mt. Vernon is believed to be a total loss after a fire broke out early Thanksgiving morning. When Jefferson Fire Department arrived at 1315 11th Street, the home ow...
Mark Wells 12h ago

TWO SEMI-CAR CRASHES REPORTED IN I-57 CONSTRUCTION ZONE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Illinois State Police say two separate crashes involving semi trucks and passenger vehicles occurred Wednesday night in the northbound construction zone of I-57 south of Mt. Vernon. The first collisio...
Mark Wells 12h ago

MORE THAN 51,000 DEER HARVESTED DURING FIRST WEEKEND OF ILLINOIS FIREARM SEASON
Illinois hunters harvested 51,409 deer during the first weekend of the state's firearm deer season, held Nov. 21-23, according to preliminary totals released by the Illinois Department of Natural Reso...
Mark Wells 12h ago

AMEREN ILLINOIS CUSTOMERS TO SEE JANUARY GAS BILL INCREASE AFTER ICC RATE DECISION
Ameren Illinois residential customers will see an average $3.65 increase on their natural gas bills in January following a recent decision by the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC), which significantl...
Mark Wells 12h ago

VILLAGE OF SIMS TO FLUSH HYDRANTS DECEMBER 1ST
The Village of Sims will be conducting hydrant flushing on Monday, December 1st. Residents may notice fluctuations in water pressure and some water discoloration during this process. However, official...
Mark Wells 12h ago

FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES SECOND ANNUAL BOBCATS BASEBALL FIRST PITCH DINNER
Frontier Community College will host its second annual Bobcats Baseball First Pitch Dinner, sponsored by FNB, on Friday, January 23rd at 6 p.m. at the Fairfield First Christian Church. The event celeb...
Mark Wells 12h ago

PIANO-ORGAN CHRISTMAS CONCERT SET FOR DECEMBER 7TH IN FAIRFIELD
Janie McDowell and Steve Lee will present their eighth annual Piano-Organ Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 7th at 4 p.m. at Cornerstone Community Church in Fairfield. Mike and Cori Copeland will ...
Mark Wells 12h ago

FLORA CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE PRESENTS "A NIGHT IN BETHLEHEM" DECEMBER 6TH & 7TH
The Flora Church of the Nazarene invites area residents to experience "A Night in Bethlehem" on Saturday and Sunday, December 6th and 7th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 12 Parsons Lane, just off Highway 50 in F...
Mark Wells 12h ago

EDWARDS COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING SAYS GRAYVILLE SENIOR SERVICES WILL CONTINUE
Efforts to calm concerns in Grayville are underway after misinformation at the November 19th Edwards County Senior Center Board meeting caused widespread alarm about the future of senior services in t...
Mark Wells 18h ago

CLOTHESLINE AND MIDWEST FOOD BANK TEAM UP FOR CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKET GIVEAWAY
The Clothesline in Fairfield is once again partnering with the Midwest Food Bank to help local families in need this holiday season. The annual Christmas Food Basket Giveaway will take place on Saturd...
Mark Wells 18h ago