Category Archives: Local News

Feed My Sheep, located at 200 West Main St. in Fairfield, is celebrating its 8th anniversary with a special event on Friday, May 16th, starting at 6 p.m. The evening will feature a delicious meal foll...

The City of Albion Water Department will continue flushing fire hydrants this week. Residents are advised to check for discolored water before doing laundry during this period. Hydrant Flushing Schedu...

The Flora Chamber of Commerce has announced the inaugural Paddle Battle Pickleball Tournament, set for Saturday, May 17th at the City of Flora Pickleball Courts.   The entry fee is $25 per person...

The Illinois State Police (ISP) will attend National Police Week May 11 through May 17, 2025 in Washington D.C. National Police Week serves as a time to remember those who have lost their lives in the...

  Second Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Melissa Morgan is pleased to announce she has hired Mt. Vernon native Grace Wilson as a Court Reporter Specialist. Ms. Wilson will be headquartered at the Wa...

The Fairfield City Council meets this Tuesday night at 6 at City Hall for their monthly meeting. The meeting will begin with the swearing in of newly elected officials. Several resolutions are expecte...

The Fairfield Community High School Board is set to meet Thursday night at 6 in the FCHS Study Hall. Items appearing on the agenda include approval of the Open and Closed Session Minutes from the Apri...

A Special Meeting of the Center Street Board of Education is scheduled for this Monday night. Approval of the regular and closed session minutes from the April 22nd and May 9th Special Board Meeting i...

Here's the river stages as of this morning: the latest stage was just over 24 feet. Flood stage east of Fairfield is 17 feet. At Clay City the stage is 16.27 feet. Flood stage at Clay City is 18 feet....

54-year-old Geff resident, Lee Snider appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court Thursday regarding his probationary status. Snider was being represented by Public Defender, Jon Meador along with Wayne Co...