Category Archives: Local News
TWO FAIRFIELD MEN ARRESTED IN SEPARATE INCIDENTS OVER THE WEEKEND
Fairfield Police made two arrests over the weekend in separate incidents. On Sunday, May 12th at approximately 9:30 PM, officers arrested Tyler E. Hutcheson, 31, of Fairfield. Hutcheson was taken into...
May 14, 2025
FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CEREMONIES SET FOR SATURDAY
The Fairfield Community High School class of 2025 will receive their diplomas on Saturday, May 17th, at 2 p.m. in the east gym. Superintendent Robert Wells will give the welcome, and Principal Tiffany...
May 14, 2025
FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS DAY HELD LAST FRIDAY, MAY 9TH
Fairfield Community High School held its Awards Day last Friday, May 9th. Faculty & staff were proud to recognize the remarkable achievements of the Class of 2025 as well as select underclassmen. ...
May 14, 2025
16-YEAR-OLD MALE IDENTIFIED BY AUTHORITIES RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING THREAT TO CARMI SCHOOL DISTRICT
Authorities have identified the person responsible for making a threat toward the Carmi School District. Early on May 13th, at approximately 2:56 a.m., Carmi Police were alerted by Carmi-White County ...
May 14, 2025
FAIRFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SEEKS VENDORS AND SPONSORS FOR SUMMER SATURDAY EVENTS
The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is calling on local businesses and community members to participate in their upcoming "Summer Saturday" events, set to bring fun and excitement to the downtown area. ...
May 13, 2025
MAY IS LYME DISEASE AND TICK AWARENESS MONTH IN ILLINOIS
As warmer weather approaches, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued a warning about tick season and Lyme Disease Awareness Month in May. They are urging residents to take precauti...
May 13, 2025
ENROLLMENT STILL OPEN FOR ILLINOIS PETROLEUM RESOURCES BOARD SUMMER PROGRAM
The Illinois Petroleum Resources Board (IPRB) still has limited spots available for its annual Math and Science Summer Program for teachers, scheduled for June 24-27 in Mt. Vernon. Illinois educators ...
May 13, 2025
PLANE ACCIDENT SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT MT VERNON OUTLAND AIRPORT
A single-engine aircraft experienced a minor accident at Mt. Vernon Outland Airport late Sunday afternoon around 4:49pm when its nose struck the runway during a landing maneuver. The pilot was uninjur...
May 13, 2025
USDA RELEASES ILLINOIS CROP REPORT
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that Illinois farmers have reached the halfway point in planting both corn and soybeans as of the week ending May 11th. Farmers had 4.8 days suitable for fie...
May 13, 2025
CARMI-WHITE COUNTY SCHOOLS CLOSED TODAY DUE TO POTENTIAL THREAT
Carmi-White County Community Unit School District #5 has announced that classes are cancelled today (Tuesday) following a potential threat reported overnight. According to Superintendent report...
May 13, 2025