Category Archives: Local News

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATES FATAL CRASH IN SALINE COUNTY
The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Patrol Troop 10 and Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 are investigating a fatal crash that occurred recently in Saline County. At approximately 1:58...
Mark Wells Aug 26, 2025

MT. VERNON TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO DRUG AND WEAPONS ARREST
A Mt. Vernon man was arrested early Sunday morning after a traffic stop led deputies to discover methamphetamine and an illegal weapon in his vehicle. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Offic...
Mark Wells Aug 26, 2025

18TH ANNUAL GRAYVILLE CAR, TRUCK, AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW SET FOR OCTOBER 4TH
Classic car lovers and motor enthusiasts, mark your calendars! The 18th Annual Grayville Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show will roll into downtown Grayville on Saturday, October 4th hosted by the Friend...
Mark Wells Aug 26, 2025

CHILI FLY-IN SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 4TH AT OLNEY-NOBLE AIRPORT
The annual Chili Fly-In will take place on Saturday, October 4th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Olney-Noble Airport in Noble. This year's menu will feature chili, hot dogs, homemade pie, and drinks. T...
Mark Wells Aug 26, 2025

ADULT DENTAL CLINICS SET FOR OCTOBER 20TH AT CLAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The Clay County Health Department will host Adult Dental Clinics on October 20th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering preventive services for qualifying residents. Services include fluoride treatments, den...
Mark Wells Aug 26, 2025

BLUE BELL RECALLS MOO-LLENNIUM CRUNCH ICE CREAM OVER MISLABELING, NUT ALLERGEN RISK
Blue Bell is recalling select containers of Moo-llennium Crunch after a packaging error mislabeled the product as Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, the company announced. Moo-llennium Crunch contains tree ...
Mark Wells Aug 26, 2025

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TO CONDUCT ACE PATROLS IN CLAY, EFFINGHAM, WAYNE, EDWARDS, AND HAMILTON COUNTIES
Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander Captain Brian Wilson announced the ISP will conduct Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrols in Clay, Effingham, Wayne, Edwards, and Hamilton coun...
Mark Wells Aug 26, 2025

ILLINOIS CORN, SOYBEAN CONDITIONS MOSTLY HOLD STEADY; CROP DEVELOPMENT AHEAD OF AVERAGE
The latest USDA Crop Progress and Condition report shows Illinois corn and soybeans remain largely in good shape, with development pacing ahead of the five-year average. Corn was rated 61% good to exc...
Mark Wells Aug 26, 2025

CITY OF FAIRFIELD TRASH SERVICE DELAYED FOR LABOR DAY WEEK
Residents of the City of Fairfield should note that trash collection will be on a one-day delay during the week of September 1st due to the Labor Day holiday. There will be no trash service on Labor D...
Mark Wells Aug 26, 2025

LOCAL RESIDENT INJURED IN MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT IN FAIRFIELD
An 18-year-old Fairfield man, Keegan Bare was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash on Saturday night near Huck's in downtown Fairfield. Bare reportedly sustained a broken leg, ankle, and other inju...
Mark Wells Aug 26, 2025