Category Archives: Local News
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE AND DONORAMA SET FOR JULY 8TH IN FAIRFIELD
The American Red Cross will host a blood drive on Wednesday, July 8th at the Community of Christ Church, located at 503 Windsor Lane in Fairfield. The blood drive will run from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m....
Jul 03, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY 2026 MOBILE HOME TAX BILL PAYMENTS DUE JULY 31ST
The 2026 Edwards County Mobile Home Tax Bills are due by July 31st. Payments can be made in person at the Edwards County Collector's Office, 50 E Main Street, Suite 11, Albion, IL 62806, during office...
Jul 03, 2026
CISNE REUNION TINY TOT PAGEANT SIGNUPS UNDERWAY
Registration is now open for the Tiny Tot Division of the 2026 Cisne Reunion Pageant. The pageant is open to children ages 3 through 5 who live within the North Wayne School District. Eligible 5-year-...
Jul 03, 2026
AMEREN PROJECT UNDERWAY TO IMPROVE POWER RELIABILITY IN FAIRFIELD
Construction is underway in Fairfield on Ameren Illinois' Mt. Vernon Area Reliability Project, a $150 million effort designed to strengthen electric service across the region. Current work is focused ...
Jul 03, 2026
FREE MULES FOOTBALL YOUTH CAMP SET FOR JULY 15TH
Area youth are invited to attend the free Mules Football Youth Camp on Wednesday, July 15th at the Fairfield Community High School football field. The camp will focus on football fundamentals and will...
Jul 03, 2026
GRAYVILLE MEDICAL CLINIC TO HOST PATIENT APPRECIATION DAY JULY 14TH
Grayville Medical Clinic is inviting patients and community members to a Patient Appreciation Day on Tuesday, July 14th. The come-and-go event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and offers an opportu...
Jul 03, 2026
VINTAGE CLOTHING STORE COMING TO DOWNTOWN FAIRFIELD
A new vintage clothing store is set to open later this month in downtown Fairfield. Third Street Vintage will be located at 111 Third Street in the former Sparklight building across from the Wayne Cou...
Jul 03, 2026
BLUE POINT CHURCH PLANS "STAR-SPANGLED SUNDAY" CELEBRATION
Blue Point Church will host a "Star-Spangled Sunday" celebration on Sunday, July 5th, as part of America's 250th birthday observance. The event will begin with a greeting time at 9:30 a.m. in the chur...
Jul 03, 2026
TWO CHARGED AFTER HUMAN REMAINS FOUND IN LAKE MATTOON
James Adams Robin Turner The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation has arrested two people following the discovery of human remains in Lake Mattoon. Twenty-six-year-ol...
Jul 03, 2026
FAIRFIELD TO CELEBRATE AMERICA'S 250TH AT LEO FRENCH PARK TOMORROW (SATURDAY)
Fairfield will celebrate America's 250th birthday tomorrow (Saturday) with a full day of family activities at Leo French Park. The Fairfield City Pool will offer free admission from 1 to 5 p.m., and i...
Jul 03, 2026