Category Archives: Local News

The first annual Timmy C Cornhole Tournament will be held Saturday at Fairfield Elks Lodge #1631 in memory of Tim Cessna. Games will begin at 2 p.m., with a registration fee of $40 per team. Cash priz...

Ten Post Oak Baptist Church will hold its annual Homecoming celebration on Sunday with worship, fellowship and special music planned throughout the day. Activities will begin with Sunday School at 10 ...

The Illinois Department of Transportation is accepting applications for a record $157 million in Transportation Enhancement Program funding. The grants will support projects such as bicycle and pedest...

Classic cars, custom builds, trucks and motorcycles will fill downtown Mt. Vernon Friday as the Continental Tire Cruise-In kicks off the 2026 Mt. Vernon Fall Fest. The Cruise-In will be held near the ...

The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education approved the district's Fiscal Year 2027 budget and authorized a building renovation feasibility study during its meeting Monday night. The eveni...

The City of Fairfield has lifted a boil order that had been in effect for several areas following recent water system repairs. City officials announced yesterday (Tuesday) that water samples have pass...

A Boil Water Advisory is now in affect for customers in an area stretching from the water tower at Centerville west into Mill Shoals to Shrewsbury Road. Customers within that area should boil water fo...

Wayne County Clerk Liz Ann Woodrow is reminding voters of several important dates ahead of the November 3, 2026 General Election. Early voting begins Thursday, September 24th at the Wayne County Clerk...

The City of Fairfield Fall Yard Sale will be held Saturday, October 17th with residents invited to register their sales for inclusion on the official map. The cost to be listed is $5 for an address or...

Homecoming Week at Fairfield Community High School begins Monday, September 28th and the FCHS Student Council has announced a full week of themed dress-up days. The celebration begins Monday with Zoom...