Category Archives: Local News
FAIRFIELD FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS CONTINUES TONIGHT (MONDAY) AT LEO FRENCH PARK
Volunteers for a Progressive Fairfield hosting the annual Festival of Lights at Leo French Park which runs through the end of the year. The popular drive-through light display will be open at all hour...
Dec 22, 2025
MCLEANSBORO POLICE STILL SEEK PUBLIC'S HELP LOCATING WANTED SUSPECT MICHAEL J. MEZO
McLeansboro Police are still seeking the public's assistance in locating 63-year-old Michael J. Mezo, who is wanted on a nationwide warrant. Mezo faces multiple charges, including Possession of...
Dec 22, 2025
ELDORADO RESTAURANT DESTROYED BY FIRE; NO INJURIES REPORTED
Eldorado Fire Chief Mike McKinnies has confirmed that no one was injured in a fire that broke out Sunday afternoon at a local restaurant in Eldorado. Fire crews were called to Los Reyes Mexican Restau...
Dec 22, 2025
FAIRFIELD CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER RETURNS FOR 36TH YEAR AT CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
A long-standing Fairfield holiday tradition continues as the 36th Annual Christmas Day Dinner will once again be held on Thursday at the Fairfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church, located just east of ...
Dec 22, 2025
FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES SECOND ANNUAL BOBCATS BASEBALL FIRST PITCH DINNER
Frontier Community College will host its second annual Bobcats Baseball First Pitch Dinner, sponsored by FNB, on Friday, January 23rd at 6 p.m. at the Fairfield First Christian Church. The event celeb...
Dec 22, 2025
CITY OF FAIRFIELD ANNOUNCES TRASH PICKUP DELAYS FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S HOLIDAYS
The City of Fairfield has announced changes to the trash collection schedule due to the upcoming Christmas Day and New Year's Day holidays. Republic Services will operate trash routes on a one-day del...
Dec 22, 2025
REPUBLIC TRASH COLLECTION DELAYED ONE DAY FOR CHRISTMAS IN WAYNE CITY
The Village of Wayne City has announced that Republic trash collection will be on a one-day delay this week due to the Christmas holiday. Residents are advised to set out their trash cans by 5 a.m. on...
Dec 22, 2025
FORD RECALLS OVER 270,000 VEHICLES DUE TO ROLLAWAY RISK
Ford is recalling more than 270,000 vehicles over concerns about rollaway risks. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recall affects certain F-150 Lightning BEV pickup ...
Dec 22, 2025
CISNE FFA MEMBERS EXCEL AT SECTION 23 PUBLIC SPEAKING EVENT AND QUIZ BOWL
Pictured left to right front row: Antenella Cline, Allison Shannon and Rebecca King. Pictured left to right: Bryli Flexter and Kloyee Dagg Back row: Kenzie Alvis, Esme Krupp, and Mikkie Hearle. ...
Dec 22, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT NEWS
Several cases were addressed Thursday in Wayne County Circuit Court before Judge Matt Vaughn. Twenty-nine-year-old Dakota Boatner of Mount Erie admitted to violating the terms of a previous 18-month c...
Dec 19, 2025