Category Archives: Local News
SALMONELLA OUTBREAK PROMPTS MASSIVE EGG RECALL ACROSS MULTIPLE STATES
A salmonella outbreak linked to eggs from the August Egg Company has sickened at least 79 people across seven states in the West and Midwest, federal health officials announced Saturday. Of those infe...
Jun 11, 2025
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETS TUESDAY NIGHT, COLCLASURE RETIRES, NEW POLICE CHIEF APPOINTED
(L-R Mayor Gary Moore presenting Retiring Police Chief Keith Colclasure with a plaque of appreciation for his service to the city) The Fairfield City Council met for their monthly meeting last ...
Jun 11, 2025
I-64 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT ADVANCES WITH DECK REMOVAL COMPLETION
Officials with the Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the removal of the decks from the westbound I-64 bridge over the Wabash River has been successfully completed. This marks a sign...
Jun 11, 2025
FLAG EXCHANGE EVENT HONORS LOCAL AREA HEROES
Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora is once again showing its patriotic spirit by hosting the annual "Proud To Be An American" Flag Exchange this Friday, June 13th from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The...
Jun 11, 2025
FAIRFIELD WESLEYAN CHURCH HOSTING VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: "GOING TO ALASKA"
The Wesleyan Church of Fairfield is excited to host its annual Vacation Bible School (VBS) from June 16th through the 20th running each evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The theme for this year is "True ...
Jun 11, 2025
NORTH AMERICAN LIGHTING IN FLORA TO HOST RETIREE & EMPLOYEE COOKOUT
North American Lighting in Flora is hosting a cookout for its retirees and its employees. Anyone who used to work at NAL but has since retired is free to attend. The cookout will take place on June 25...
Jun 11, 2025
MARION COUNTY BOARD TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION TO ADDRESS SANCTUARY JURISDICTION LABEL FROM HOMELAND SECURITY
Marion County Board Chair Steve Whritenour says the county welcomes all federal agencies and will work with them to remove illegal aliens. Whritenour has asked that a resolution be drafted to g...
Jun 11, 2025
ALABAMA WOMAN MURDER CASE DROPPED AFTER MENDENHALL SENTENCE
74-year-old Bruce D. Mendenhall, a convicted serial killer and former Albion resident, will not face trial for the 2007 murder of Lucille "Gretna" Carter, an Alabama woman. Mendenhall had previously b...
Jun 10, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY FAIR OFFERS BOX SEATS AND HIGH-BACK CHAIRS FOR WEEKLONG EVENTS
Seating options are now available for the upcoming Wayne County Fair which will run from Sunday, July 6th through Saturday, July 12th. Fans can reserve box seats or stadium-style high-back chairs for ...
Jun 10, 2025
FLORA POLICE ARREST FAIRFIELD WOMAN FOR TRAFFIC OFFENSE
Flora Police Department arrested 23-year-old Rebeca Nunez of Fairfield during a traffic stop Tuesday, June 3rd just after 10am in the 900 block of West 5th Street. Nunez was taken into custody ...
Jun 10, 2025